YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2018

For example, regulators in countries such as China and South Korea started to toughen up on cryptocurrencies while in the US, there was a move by the SEC to try and gain control over the cryptocurrency market. In fact, around the world there seemed to be a new passion for regulation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The newest equity model was passed into law in early 2012 via the JOBS Act , and still has no scheduled date for availability in the USA, waiting for the rules to be defined by the SEC: Startup equity crowd funding. A good example site, and one of the earliest in this category, is IndieGoGo. Debt-based crowd funding.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2020

In June of 2019, the SEC adopted Regulation Best Interest (or Reg BI), which went into effect as of June 30, 2020. It will require greater transparency and record-keeping, but in addition to giving consumers greater protection, Reg BI can also protect finance professionals. We’re approaching one such time right now.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

If your business needs financing, consider equity crowdfunding; its distinctive traits will lure investors desiring the rewards of investment returns and investor protection, in addition to the goodwill generated by their support. The SEC’s proposed equity crowdfunding rules regulate, in part: Your business (the securities issuer).

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Early next year, startups may be able to raise money from the general public to finance their ventures. Legislation from the JOBS Act, signed into law by […] The post SEC Releases Rules for Equity-based Crowdfunding appeared first on SiliconHills.

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Growthink Blog

APRIL 21, 2013

However, before entrepreneurs could start using equity-based crowdfunding, the SEC had to write the specific rules governing it. The SEC was given 9 months to write those rules; they were due on December 31, 2012. However, the SEC failed to meet that deadline. The good news is that any day, they will.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 11, 2010

So, if I contribute $1,000 to the campaign of the Colorado state treasurer, I violate this SEC rule and become someone who is “paying to play.&# The NVCA has also studied the new SEC rule and has come to the same conclusion: “This ruling is consistent with guidance the NVCA has been providing members.

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 29, 2011

I’ve always had mixed feelings about the importance of a company announcing a financing in the absence of any other activity. When you do a financing, you file something called a Form D with the SEC. For some reason, some companies want to keep their financings quiet. ” Ok, but so what? ” Next.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

despite having been passed into law in early 2012 via the JOBS Act , and still has no scheduled date for availability, waiting for the rules to be finalized by the SEC. In this model, often called micro-financing or peer-to-peer lending (P2P), people contribute with the intent to create a pool for all to borrow against.

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Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

The first milestone in a new startup’s financing is called ‘Seed Capital’ which refers to the initial investment raised by the founders from their friends and family, or commonly referred to as FFF (Friends, Family and Founders), who mostly use their personal assets. Convertible Debt Financing. Raising Seed Capital.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Public accounting helps ensure that your company is meeting the guidelines set by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Separate Your Personal And Business Finances – Startup businesses usually have limited financial resources.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

You are sure to be happy when your business reaches a Series B financing round because it usually means your company has a higher valuation. Before your financial statements can be filed with the SEC or distributed outside of your business, an external auditor must ensure your records adhere to GAAP. 409A Valuations.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Generally speaking in venture capital financings the legal documents will specify that only “major investors” (a threshold set in the agreement – which can be $500,000 investor or more). They have listed forward revenue figures that are highly questionable and bring the issue of SEC oversight to my mind.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 1, 2014

Crowdfunding – the (usually online) collection of finance from a large number of supporters for a particular purpose, such as funding an idea – has taken the online world by storm in recent years, and especially in the startup space. Research estimates $5.1

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Feld Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

We’ve confidentially submitted an S-1 to the SEC for a planned IPO. Anyone who has been through taking a company public knows that there are numerous steps between the first S-1 filing with the SEC and the final filling where the SEC says “ok – you are ready to go public now.”

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 26, 2020

Startup lawyers can help you decide on which structure is the best for you based on your finances, plans and goals. SEC Regulations. Incorporating your business is needed in order to establish a legal separation between the individual entrepreneur(s) and the business itself to prevent personal liability for the business’s debts.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2019

Because of its popularity, Delaware is also statistically a popular state for investors to finance businesses. Some corporations also need to register with the SEC , so be sure to research whether that is required for your company. This sounds great, but doing business in another state means additional paperwork.

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Venture Chronicles

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The SEC fulfilled their obligation under the Frank-Dodd financial reform bill and defined what venture capital is. Here’s what would, according to this definition, be illegal for a venture capital fund to undertake: Private investment in public entity (PIPE) financing. Bridge financing. debt) prove to be onerous.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Has the firm ever been disciplined by the SEC or a state regulator? Any mention of “offshore.”

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Feld Thoughts

MARCH 14, 2018

When I first heard the phrase “ ICO ” three or four years ago, my immediate thought was something like “that’s just an invitation to the SEC to regulate that. Knowing the SEC would move very slowly, I didn’t pay much attention. In both cases, the idea of advertising an ICO is ludicrous to me.

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Scott Edward Walker

MAY 15, 2012

This post is the third part of a three-part primer on convertible note seed financings. Part 1, entitled “ Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Convertible Note Seed Financings (But Were Afraid To Ask) ,” addressed the basics. Part 2, entitled “ Convertible Note Seed Financings: Econ 101 for Founders ,” addressed the economics.

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BeyondVC

JANUARY 6, 2018

6 portfolio companies raised Series A financings including Manifold , Hypr , and 4 unannounced, 1 raised a Series B (unannounced), and Security Scorecard raised a $28mm Series C. 2 exits including yhat (sold to Alteryx?

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Equity Crowdfunding: Your Solution for Small Business Financing? But in order to travel, add personnel, and execute on expansion plans in the coming year, many small businesses will need financing… which is where things get tricky. Crowdfunding for Small Business: Marketing and Financing. The first is marketing.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

When you seek professional investors, whether organized angels or venture capitalists, one of the early questions you are asked is “How have you financed the business so far?” How it happens. Investors love to see entrepreneurs who have used their own money to ignite their businesses. The legality issues.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The SEC tightly regulates the way you must share information about your investment opportunity, and following this framework is absolutely mandatory. Issues regarding compliance, deadlines, and engagement could represent speedbumps in the road ahead for all SPACs. Credit: ilixe48 via FreePik. Challenge No. 1: Reporting Compliance.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2011

Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Have you or your firm ever been disciplined by the SEC or a state regulator? Any mention of “offshore.”

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

These firms can provide various services, including financing and business advice. The management company must file certain reports with the SEC and some states. However, this also carries the possibility of a high return on investment. They can also help you develop your product and sales channels.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Financing a business venture is a difficulty that many start-up owners have encountered. There are also regulations on these loans under SEC Rule 144, providing oversight and protecting your assets. It can be uncomfortable putting your car or home at risk to finance your business.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

A company may also choose to be listed on pink sheets if they not want to disclose certain information regarding their finances. Companies that do not require regulatory filing are often registered on pink sheets. Pink sheets LLC are able to give live time quotations for stocks in the OTCBB (Over-the -counter bulletin board).

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

That’s great, because it’s the best kind of financing, sales, not equity. The SEC is supposed to issue new regulations, but it hasn’t yet. But the best financing is sales. The SEC rules about accredited investors and broadcasting investment offerings still apply.

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Gust

JULY 18, 2012

Yet I’ve rarely seen entrepreneurs more fired up than when recounting war stories of startups whose founders had control of the company wrested from them, were forced to take financing or compensation deals on outrageously onerous terms , or worst of all, fired from their own companies.

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Version One Ventures

APRIL 6, 2021

The SEC declared Coinbase ’ s S-1 registration statement effective. Preemadonna raised over $5M in seed financing. SuperRare , an NFT Art marketplace, raised a $9M Series A. This capped off an incredible month for them, with over $29M in total sales volume in March. If you missed it, you can read our announcement here. A strategic $2.7M

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Pascal's View

MARCH 18, 2010

I remain surprised that this seems to be difficult for our policy makers to understand, but I am encouraged that the SEC has recently invited public comments for a 90 day period to address structural problems with the U.S. For more on the SEC Concept Release, click HERE. equity markets. I believe that the U.S.

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Scott Edward Walker

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

As the term suggests, crowdfunding is funding from a crowd of people — that is, many people provide small amounts of money to finance something. The White House supports the bill, so upon reconciliation, it will be signed into law, whereupon the SEC will be required to promulgate applicable rules within 90 days.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2010

Every reputable investment firms has to file regular reports with the SEC. Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Have you or your firm ever been disciplined by the SEC or a state regulator? Any mention of “offshore”. How do you get paid?

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Agile VC

MARCH 13, 2012

Patents and the threat of patent infringement lawsuits provide maximum leverage against a competitor when they’re in the middle of a strategic inflection point… a major financing, acquisition, or large product launch. Are they, were they, and the SEC were when a few brave souls were warning about Madoff to deaf ears?

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2018

So, extremely well-financed startups with the support of the best investment teams in the world are successful in doubling the already minuscule success rate of non-VC-backed startups. But the large majority of these companies still never make it to sustainability.

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