Remove Due Diligence Remove Internet Remove Networking Remove SEC
article thumbnail

5 Due Diligence Tips Before You Invest In A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

So what can you do, and what are the “red flags” to look for as you do your due diligence before pooling your money with other investors, or accepting money for your startup from investors? Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Avoid “insider deals.” By commission?

article thumbnail

5 Recommendations Before Funding An Appealing Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

So what can you do, and what are the “red flags” to look for as you do your due diligence before pooling your money with other investors, or accepting money for your startup from investors? Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Avoid “insider deals.” By commission?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Are You Ready for Equity Based Crowdfunding?

Up and Running

The SEC’s proposed rules (mandated by the JOBS Act of 2012) amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to allow the offer and sale of securities through an internet crowdfunding campaign, similar in some respects to donation crowdfunding campaigns conducted on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Grow Your Network.

Equity 125
article thumbnail

How To Avoid Investment Scams In The Startup World

Startup Professionals Musings

So what can you do, and what are the “red flags” to look for as you do your due diligence before pooling your money with other investors, or accepting money for your startup from investors? Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Avoid “insider deals.” By commission?

article thumbnail

Where are the Deals? How VCs Identify the Next Generation of Startups

David Teten

It might appear that origination is becoming much easier because of new tools like AngelList and the SEC moving toward adoption of rules that will allow equity based crowdfunding. Most investors rely on their network of colleagues and service providers to source investments. Detailed due diligence. Profiled initially.

article thumbnail

Don’t Be Fooled by Investment Scams For Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

So what can you do, and what are the “red flags” to look for as you do your due diligence before pooling your money with other investors, or accepting money for your startup from investors? Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Avoid “insider deals.” How do you get paid?

article thumbnail

How to Protect Yourself From Bernie Madoff

Startup Professionals Musings

So what can you do, and what are the “red flags” to look for as you do your due diligence before pooling your money with other investors, or accepting money for your startup from investors? Every reputable investment firms has to file regular reports with the SEC. Avoid “insider deals”. By commission? Another method?