Both Sides of the Table
MAY 15, 2010
What are “Reg D” filings with the SEC and why does this make it harder to stay in stealth mode? But when the finally convert the debt to equity the round gets filed with the SEC and thus journalists often pick up on it. Swipely is a social network orientated around users credit card transaction data.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Today most startup investors still register with the SEC as “ accredited ” investors before they buy any startup equity in the U.S. Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. Start in a business domain you know well. Do your homework before investing.
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Professor VC
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
These investments would be exempt from registration under the 1933 SEC Act. There is a reason the SEC exists. I cant remember if the SEC was one of the government agencies that Rick Perry wants to get rid of (but neither can he ), but it seems like this is the exact type of investor that the SEC was set up to protect.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
Today most startup investors still register with the SEC as “ accredited ” investors before they buy any startup equity in the U.S. Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. Start in a business domain you know well. Do your homework before investing.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
Today you still need to be registered with the SEC as an “ accredited ” investor to legally buy any startup equity. Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. These may be aggregated by an Angel group up to about $1M for an Angel round.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Today you still need to be registered with the SEC as an “ accredited ” investor to legally buy any startup equity. Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. These may be aggregated by an Angel group up to about $1M for an Angel round.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Today you still need to be registered with the SEC as an “ accredited ” investor to legally buy any startup equity in the U.S. Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. These may be aggregated by an Angel group up to about $1M for an Angel round.
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