Management Marketing SEC Seed Money 
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 18, 2012
According to the SEC we’re not allowed to market the fact that we’re fund raising, so I won’t. Think about it – most entrepreneurs who manage to raise seed money or venture capital usually raise enough money for 12-18 months maximum. And so it goes again. Many times it’s less.
Gust
OCTOBER 2, 2014
According to the SEC we’re not allowed to market the fact that we’re fund raising, so I won’t. Think about it – most entrepreneurs who manage to raise seed money or venture capital usually raise enough money for 12-18 months maximum. I promise you that won’t be a bit market for us. Enough already!?!
www.paulgraham.com
APRIL 28, 2010
And if trouble withinvestors is one of the biggest threats to a startup, managing themis one of the most important skills founders need to learn. The SEC defines an "accredited investor" as someone with over amillion dollars in liquid assets or an income of over $200,000 ayear. Apparently our situation was not unusual.
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