Gust

JULY 19, 2012

1) Non-equity, creative project crowdfunding portals, which are currently allowed and are not subject to legislation under the JOBS Act. 2) Pure-play equity crowdfunding portals as directly envisioned by the JOBS Act. I believe this is likely to continue, and that at least the two leaders will be very successful.

Accredited Investor 144

Accredited Investor SEC Equity Early Stage 144

Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

As a business lawyer working with startups in technology and digital media every day, I’m fortunate to have a front-row seat as entrepreneurs create value out of thin air. Securities Regulation. According to one study, 76% of patents awarded to ten major research universities had immigrant inventors.) misses an opportunity.

Silicon Valley 187

Silicon Valley San Francisco Intellectual Property Accredited Investor 187

Ben's Blog

MAY 24, 2021

Providing EGCs the opportunity to opt out of unlisted trading privileges (UTP) and select the venues that can trade their securities will improve trading volume for these companies and improve capital formation in the public markets. Amend the Accredited Investor definition to expand its ranks.

SEC 36

SEC Accredited Investor IPO Technical Review 36

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

So you do a lot of work before you get investors. The rare exception is a special case, in which investors know an entrepreneur well and are ready to invest in them at an early stage. In that case, they are investing in the entrepreneur, not the plan. . Nobody invests in ideas or plans. The role of the business plan.

SBA 161

SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 22, 2019

Most entrepreneurs are aware that securing investments in their companies could be essential to the short-term growth and long-term success of their venture. It can often be confusing to know which investment type might work best for an entrepreneur and business. Securing funding from them can be a long process.

Angel Investor 153

Angel Investor Venture Capital Accredited Investor Equity 153

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. But safely seeking equity investments from the crowd via the Jobs Act of 2012 is problematic and has still not been defined.

Non-disclosure Agreement 254

Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Equity 254

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A systems-wide approach to operationalize diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the startup ecosystem is required and must be built from the ground by communities of color with the support and investment of all. Opportunity Hub is one of those communities forging the path towards true diversity, equity and inclusion.

Partner 55

Partner Cofounder Technical Cofounder Equity 55

Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Money from these sources is relatively easy to come by, and most often comes with no strings as to oversight by a formal board composed of these investors and management. And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup.

Private Equity 118

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 118

VC Cafe

JULY 4, 2012

Amongst the different types of crowdfunding: Donation, Reward, Lending and Equity, the latter is on the rise as a fundraising mechanism for European startups. investors can then, through the platform, buy small parts of this equity stake. Below is a table of the equity Crowdfunding platforms operating in Europe: Location.

Equity 160

Equity Europe Due Diligence Startup 160

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2013

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. But safely seeking equity investments from the crowd via the Jobs Act of 2012 is problematic and has still not been defined.

Non-disclosure Agreement 266

Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Equity 266

Business Plan Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2013

What is an angel investor? It is a high net-worth individual who invests his or her own money directly into promising startup businesses in return for mostly equity share of the company. Angels are often former or current entrepreneurs themselves, as well as business professionals and corporate leaders. What is an angel group?

Angel Groups 51

Angel Groups Angel Investor Software Review Accredited Investor 51

Gust

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Crowd funding enables entrepreneurs to raise money in relatively small amounts from large numbers of interested investors. Recently, entrepreneurs in many countries have been soliciting investment through “crowd funding” websites designed specifically for fundraising purposes. Crowd sourcing, in many cases, can be very fast.

Securities and Exchange Commission 154

Securities and Exchange Commission Accredited Investor Angel Investor Due Diligence 154

Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2012

In this article, I will give you an overview of the JOBS Act and most specifically its potential for equity-based crowdfunding, and give you an update on what's occurred since April. You can receive funds from people of all income ranges, which makes the pool of potential investors MUCH bigger. Today, there are nearly 9,000 of them.

Equity 103

Equity Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Accredited Investor 103

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Individual accredited investors in typical angel deals put personal capital at risk for an equity share of growth-oriented, start-up companies. These angel investors generally invest $25,000 to $100,000 in a round totaling $250,000 to $1,000,000. Strength of Entrepreneur and Team. Entrepreneur only.

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

Gust

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. But safely seeking equity investments from the crowd via the Jobs Act of 2012 is problematic and has still not been defined.

Non-disclosure Agreement 160

Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Equity 160

Business Plan Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2013

What is an angel investor? It is a high net-worth individual who invests his or her own money directly into promising startup businesses in return for mostly equity share of the company. Angels are often former or current entrepreneurs themselves, as well as business professionals and corporate leaders. What is an angel group?

Angel Groups 40

Angel Groups Angel Investor Software Review Accredited Investor 40

Growthink Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

The result is that far too many entrepreneurs can't start or grow their ventures—and can't provide jobs and new products and services to spur our economy. Letting small companies sell equity stakes online would be a huge boost to those firms—like angel investing on steroids. million U.S.

Equity 88

Equity Securities and Exchange Commission Private Equity SEC 88

Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Angel investors may invest individually or as part of an angel group, which are usually local organizations made up of Accredited Investors*. Per SEC rules “accredited investors” need to meet one of the following criteria: 1. Various terms such as price cap, discount, conversion to equity, etc.,

Finance 93

Finance Accredited Investor Angel Investor Seed Capital 93

Berkonomics

MAY 22, 2014

The sale of equity in private companies is regulated by the Securities Act of 1933, which requires that the company either register with the SEC or meet one of several exemptions (Regulation D). The entrepreneur may have already raised half or more of the cash required in this round and is eager to top off the round.

Early Stage 79

Early Stage Accredited Investor SEC Private Placement 79

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Most entrepreneurs have found by now one or more of the many popular crowdfunding sites , and have the name and contact information for at least one of the big venture capital firms. Here are eight key insights that will help you find a productive match: Angels want equity ownership, not causes. Most share expertise as well as money.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Accredited Investor Venture Capital Startup 120

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 31, 2012

1791) that would allow entrepreneurs to crowd fund startups. Right now, the only entities that can invest in startups are those that are accredited investors such as venture capital firms or venture banks. Much of the regulations that the SEC implements are designed to protect the investor. businesses.

Securities and Exchange Commission 122

Securities and Exchange Commission Accredited Investor SEC Massachusetts 122

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

composed of these investors and management. However, most often, these funds are solicited by a well-meaning entrepreneur from investors who are not qualified as accredited investors under the law (currently requiring a proved income of $200,000 a year or $1 million in net worth for an individual investor).

Private Equity 106

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

But still, we need a reality check: Startups on Kickstarter don’t sell shares to investors. Entrepreneurs on Kickstarter sell stuff they’re going to deliver later. That’s great, because it’s the best kind of financing, sales, not equity. But they don’t sell shares to investors.

Accredited Investor 73

Accredited Investor SEC Equity Finance 73

Hearpreneur

AUGUST 2, 2016

Business owners and entrepreneurs are flocking to a variety of platforms to help give their businesses a needed financial injection from the public. Crowdfunding can range from game developers raising money for an entire game to entrepreneurs finding enough backing to create their next exciting product.

Accredited Investor 48

Accredited Investor Non-Compete Vertical Acquisition 48

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2010

Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding equity. Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding. Promising more to investors than you can deliver. Trouble with the IRS over founders stock value.

Non-Compete 125

Non-Compete Accredited Investor Startup Cofounder 125

Scott Edward Walker

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Split the equity based on prior contributions and expectations going forward, not necessarily equally (see post here ). Only raise funds from “accredited investors” (see post here ) and don’t pay anyone a commission for raising funds for you unless they are a registered broker-dealer (see post here ). v=N1A44ShZfWo.

Intellectual Property 40

Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Vesting Delaware 40

Scott Edward Walker

JUNE 23, 2011

As I discussed in my recent post “ How To Hire a Superstar Engineer for Your Startup ,” startups may not give employees “sweat equity” in lieu of any ongoing cash payment/salary; nor may startups defer wages and other compensation. Securities Laws. Finally, a violation of applicable securities laws could result in criminal liability.

Accredited Investor 82

Accredited Investor Sweat Equity Los Angeles Finder 82

The Next Web

AUGUST 14, 2013

While there is no guarantee of success with an incubator, Y Combinator and a select few other incubators have a great track record of helping their companies secure funding. It might take some digging, but I’d bet you can work your way to accredited investors through your own network easier than you might think. Your Network.

Founder 142

Founder Incubator Cofounder Accredited Investor 142

Gust

OCTOBER 26, 2011

When a company is asked to make legal representations about its standing, prior equity and debt issuances, corporate governance formalities and so forth, if taken seriously, matters of “deferred maintenance” often surface and must be handled before closing.

Finance 79

Finance Term Sheet Covenant Accredited Investor 79

Professor VC

MARCH 12, 2015

I started using Authy for two-factor authentication to provide greater security in my digital currency trading. As a refresher, syndicates were introduced by Angellist a couple of years ago as a way for companies to raise funds in small increments from a large number of investors (SEC limit of 99 accredited investors).

Syndicate 28

Syndicate Syndication Silicon Valley Common Stock 28