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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. 8) Any entity in which all of the equity owners are accredited investors. C) The person held securities of the same issuer, other than such right, on July 20, 2010. (6)

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Using warrants to pump up your VC valuation

www.mattbartus.com

In Equity , Investors , Negotiating , Term Sheets Equity , Negotiating , Valuation , VCs. Equity for Consultants - Keep. I am a Partner at Cooley LLP who represents startups and emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycle, from incorporation, through financing to an acquisition or IPO. Equity (5).

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Bitesize Friday – Israeli Funding Recap

VC Cafe

The combination of companies looking for capital and investors looking for liquidity put a strain on early stage start ups but seemed to have played favourably for growth equity investments and later stage companies. Below is a recap of the private placement transactions of the last three months. (table after the jump).