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SEC Expands “Accredited Investor” Definition

Scott Edward Walker

The most common exemption used by startups is the so-called “private placement” exemption under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. via crowdfunding or SEC Rule 504 ); however, the cost, onerous requirements and negative signaling generally outweigh the benefit. Current Definition of “Accredited Investor”.

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This Week in VC: Michael Montgomery (President, Montgomery & Co.)

Both Sides of the Table

This process is normally known as doing a “private placement&# and we agreed that in most cases you don’t want an i-bank involved in raising your first round of capital. There are a lot of inherent costs and responsibilities associated with being public that make it not very attractive for entrepreneurs any longer.

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