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In fact, perhaps the most important model, equity crowdfunding for non-accredited investors was legalized via the SEC way back in 2016, and its impact is still not fully understood. Startup equity model. only accredited investors can use crowdfunding sites such as EquityNet to buy ownership in their favorite startup.

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In fact, perhaps the most important model, equity crowdfunding for non-accredited investors was only legalized via the SEC in 2016, so its impact is still in the early stages. Startup equity model. only accredited investors can use crowdfunding sites such as EquityNet to buy ownership in their favorite startup.

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Will Crowdfunding Replace Angel And VC Investors?

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In fact, perhaps the most important model, equity crowdfunding for non-accredited investors, is still not legal in the U.S., Startup equity model. only accredited investors can use crowdfunding sites such as EquityNet to buy ownership in their favorite startup. In the U.S.,

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Forget Presidential Politics: Here’s How We Create Jobs — And How You Can Help

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Today, it’s one of the most valuable companies in the world, with a market capitalization of more than $550 billion, directly employing 47,000 and supporting a far larger economy , from contractors and suppliers to iOS application developers. Granted most startups will never become another Apple or Google. Intellectual Property.