News & Analysis as of

Startups The Jump-Start Our Business Start-Ups Act Regulation A

Foley & Lardner LLP

The Equity Crowdfunding Rules: What You Need to Know

Foley & Lardner LLP on

The SEC’s equity crowdfunding rules finally go into effect this month almost four years after Congress passed the JOBS Act, requiring the relaxing of certain rules on raising funds. So what does equity crowdfunding actually...more

WilmerHale

2016 Venture Capital Report

WilmerHale on

The 2016 Venture Capital Report provides an in-depth analysis of, and outlook for, the US and European venture capital markets. The report features industry and regional breakdowns, and a look at trends in venture capital...more

Carlton Fields

States Challenge SEC Regulation A+

Carlton Fields on

Massachusetts and Montana have taken the highly unusual step of suing the SEC over a recent amendment to Regulation A under the Securities Act of 1933. The SEC adopted "Regulation A+" (as the amended regulation is...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Crowdfunding 101: The Four Types You Need To Know

Foley & Lardner LLP on

This post was originally written by Dylan Rochon, 2015 Foley & Lardner LLP Startup Connector. The term “crowdfunding” is closely associated with websites such as Kickstarter.com and GoFundMe.com. These sites provide a...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act

It’s Not Crowdfunding!

Since the Regulation A+ effective date last month, a number of websites have emerged that promote “Regulation A+ crowdfunding” contributing even further to the confusion in the market regarding “crowdfunding.” ...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What Do the Expanded Reg A+ Rules Mean for Your Company?

Foley & Lardner LLP on

This spring, the SEC adopted final rules required by the JOBS Act, which some hoped would increase smaller companies’ access to capital. Note, this wasn’t the long-awaited crowdfunding rules, it was the expansion of...more

Foley Hoag LLP

SEC Radically Revamps Regulation A - Part 1

Foley Hoag LLP on

Eligibility and Offering Size - For many years, SEC Regulation A languished as an exemption from registration that nobody really used. Although securities issued in a Regulation A offering are not “restricted securities”...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act

Americans Stand On the Cusp of a Money Revolution

Americans are standing on the cusp of a revolution in how we access and use money, a revolution that could make our economic lives more secure and our economy more robust. Just as e-commerce freed merchants and customers from...more

WilmerHale

SEC Adopts Rules to Implement Regulation A+, Providing New Avenue for Capital Formation

WilmerHale on

Overview - On March 25, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Regulation A (Regulation A+) pursuant to Section 401 of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) for offers...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

“A” is For Approved: SEC Finalizes Regulation A+, the Small Offering Exemption

Securities lawyers had a “first time in forever” moment on March 25, when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to approve landmark reforms to its Regulation A, the so-called (and until now little-used)...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act

Back to the Future? (Regional Exchanges and Venture Exchanges)

Last week, in connection with the meeting of the SEC’s Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies, both Commissioner Aguilar and Commissioner Gallagher expressed interest in, and support for, a more thorough...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

SEC Commissioner Stein On Capital Formation

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on

Capital formation is one of the primary missions of the SEC. Commissioner Kara Stein recently discussed this basic SEC mission in remarks delivered at the Stanford Rock Center for Corporate Governance, Stanford Law School...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act

Post-JOBS Act IPO Trends

Earlier this month, we commented on some statistics regarding the number of IPOs and the IPO backlog (based on public filings). Here, we offer a few more insights into recent trends in the IPO market based on various...more

Foley Hoag LLP

SEC Releases Proposed Rule Amendments to Regulation A

Foley Hoag LLP on

On December 18, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission released its proposed rule amendments to Regulation A, which were required by Section 401 of the JOBS Act. Among the changes, the proposed rules create two tiers of...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

SEC Proposes Rules To Amend Regulation A

Pierce Atwood LLP on

On December 18, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) released proposed rules to amend Regulation A to provide for the offering of up to $50 million in securities. Regulation A is a quasi-public offering...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act

The plus side of Reg A

To date, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the JOBS Act) is best known for legalizing securities crowdfunding (better called ‘crowd investing’), lifting the ban on the mass marketing of private offerings, and fostering...more

K&L Gates LLP

SEC Issues Rule Proposals to Amend Regulation A

K&L Gates LLP on

On December 18, 2013, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued rule proposals to amend Regulation A, implementing an important part of Title IV of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS...more

McCarter & English, LLP

SEC Releases Proposed Rules for Regulation A+ under the JOBS Act: A Promising and Innovative Route to Capital Formation for Young...

The SEC has released long-awaited proposed rules to implement Title IV of the JOBS Act, now known as Regulation A+. This regulation could bridge a difficult gap for small companies looking to raise capital. If your company...more

Morgan Lewis

SEC Proposes Rules to Facilitate Small Business Financing

Morgan Lewis on

Introduction - On December 18, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rules to enhance access to capital by smaller companies pursuant to its rulemaking mandate under Title IV of the Jumpstart...more

19 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide