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Securities and Exchange Commission provides certain limited exceptions to allow individuals to invest in non-public companies. Part of the challenge is the enormous amount of ignorance surrounding this suddenly hot topic. There are thousands of companies that “the crowd” can fund without restriction, including Apple, Google and Facebook. MORE
Phunware, a mobile marketing platform for brands, Monday filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission to raise up to $49.9 million. The Austin-based company, founded in 2009, has previously raised $47.7 million in five rounds of funding, according to its Angellist profile. In June of 2014, Phunware raised $30.7 million in Series E funding. […] The post Phunware Raises $19.3 Million of $49.9 Million VC Offering appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
million in venture capital, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Upland Software has raised $19.8 Austin-based Upland Software makes cloud-based management software for large companies. Its customers include more than 1,200 companies in 50 countries. Upland plans to use the fund to improve its products, customer service and on strategic acquisitions. […] The post Upland Software Raises $19.8 MORE
million offering from 43 investors, according to papers filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Silicon Hills News did this profile of […] The post Localeur Secures $4.2 Localeur, a travel recommendation service aimed at millennials, has raised nearly $4.2 million of a $4.6 The Austin-based startup, founded in March of 2013, previously raised $1.2 million, according to its Crunchbase profile. MORE
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, founded in 2005 in Austin, filed on Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission to go public on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange with an initial public offering valued at $75 million. MORE
million round of funding, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. HeatGenie, an Austin-based startup with an innovative way to heat up beverage cans, has raised $5.9 million of a $6.7 MORE
This article compares the difference between ICO (initial coin offering), IEO (initial exchange offering) or STO (security token offering) and explains the subtle but significant differences between the three fundraising options. IEO (Initial Exchange Offering). MORE
Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock in an effort to raise $50M in capital. Upland Software, Inc. will soon join the rarefied air of Austin-based public companies. The company announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. It was founded by Jack McDonald, former CEO of Perficient, and Chairman of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. Enterprise IPO upland MORE
In recent months, Rackspace has been approached by multiple parties who have expressed interest in exploring a strategic relationship with Rackspace, ranging from partnership to acquisition,” according to a statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission […] The post Rackspace Entertains Buyout Offers appeared first on SiliconHills. Rackspace Hosting may be sold. MORE
When thinking about how to start a private equity firm or a hedge fund, security should be on the list of priorities. Private equity firms have to go beyond reactive Securities & Exchange Commission compliance, and when it comes to their assets they have to focus on proactive protection. MORE
million in funding its seeking, according to filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ParLevel Systems, based at Geekdom in San Antonio, has raised a little more than $2 million of $2.5 MORE
Silverton Partners, a venture capital firm founded in 2005, is raising a $100 million Silverton Partners V fund, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Austin-based venture capital firm lists Adam Chibib, Michael Dodd, Morgan Flagler and Kip McClanahan as its general partners. MORE
Merge VR, which makes virtual reality headsets, just raised $10 million, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The San Antonio-based startup lists Geekdom as its headquarters. It is co-founded by Andrew Trickett, who formerly ran the San Antonio Clean Energy Incubator. Franklin Lyons is the other co-founder and the company’s chief […] The post Merge VR of San Antonio Raises $10 Million in Funding appeared first on SiliconHills. MORE
Most entrepreneurs are aware that securing investments in their companies could be essential to the short-term growth and long-term success of their venture. Securing funding from them can be a long process. MORE
Pink sheets LLC are a private company situated in New York, who are completely unlike any other exchange. Pink sheets trade between the normal hours (930am and 4pm EST), with the companies that are registered on them having the same holidays as other large exchanges. . MORE
Today, Dell Technologies filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosing that the company’s board is considering taking the company public again with an initial public offering or by merging with VMWare. In 2013, Dell went private in a $24 billion buyout deal backed by Silver Lake and Michael Dell. MORE
Appconomy, founded in 2010 with operations in Austin and Shanghai, China, filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission revealing it has raised $2.9 million. The Austin Business Journal first reported on the funding. The Austin American-Statesman’s story says the company has completed $4 million in financing. The company says it plans to raise a [.] The post Appconomy Raises $2.9 Million More appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
Securities Exchange Commission to offer 6.2 Mirna Therapeutics became Austin’s newest publicly traded company last week. The biopharmaceutical company, which is developing therapies for the treatment of liver cancer, filed an amended S-1 Registration document with the U.S. MORE
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Here are a few questions you should ask that might allay any remaining qualms, or convince you to run immediately: How much am I paying in commission or fees? By commission? If you have evidence of fraud, don’t be too embarrassed to contact the Securities and Exchange Commission. MORE
Subject to certain limited exceptions, companies are prohibited from “general advertising” or “general solicitation” in connection with the private offering or sale of securities. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and, accordingly, many entrepreneurs get trapped in the SEC’s wide net. MORE
A San Antonio medical device company has filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission to raise $20 million under the federal government’s newly passed crowdfunding rules. Under the new SEC Regulation A + rules, Aperion Biologics could raise up to $50 million. It checked the box on its registration statement for a Tier 2 […] The post San Antonio-based Aperion Biologics Files to Go Public appeared first on SiliconHills. San Antonio MORE
Securities and Exchange Commission has not yet signed off […] The post Equity Endeavor Wants to Help Mom and Pop Shops Raise Funds appeared first on SiliconHills. Equity Endeavor set out to help startup businesses raise money through its equity-based crowdfunding site. And although that practice has been approved by Congress and signed into law by President Obama as part of the JOBS Act, equity-based crowdfunding still isn’t allowed. That’s because the U.S. MORE
million of a $45 million offering, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ATX Innovations, the makers of the popular Tabbedout bar payment app, has raised $3.5 The Austin Business Journal first reported the story. The Austin-based startup, founded in 2009, has already raised more than $6 million since its inception, according [.]. Austin Technology San Antonio Technology MORE
million in venture funding, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Austin-based Dosh, a cash-back app, just raised $4.9 The company has raised $18.4 million to date in seed-stage funding and is preparing to raise more money early next year for a Series A round, according to a spokeswoman. Goodwater Capital led […]. The post Cash-back App Dosh Gets $4.9 Million More in Funding appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
This type of trading is different from swing trading, where you hold on to your securities for days or even months, while investing in the stock market means holding on to your financial instruments for years. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website. MORE
million round of debt financing, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Bee Cave Games has closed on a $1.9 The Austin-based casino, social and mobile game developer previously raised a $1.3 million seed round of funding last summer. MORE
million, according to a form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Get Smart Content, which makes a personalized marketing platform, has raised $1.75 The Austin-based startup plans to use the funds to expand its sales operations and marketing efforts, according to a news release. Investors included Virgo Capital and Origin Ventures. To date, the […] The post Austin-based Get Smart Content Raises $1.75 Million appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
In this article, we will take a look at a few ways to deal securely with an overseas client: Use An Escrow. . Most escrow services start with a 10% commission, not including the currency exchange charges. by Anand Srinivasan, founder of LeadJoint.com . MORE
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday released its long-awaited proposed rules governing the practice of equity-based crowdfunding that allows startups to sell securities directly to the public. Austin San Antonio crowdfunding equity-based crowdfunding JOBS Act rules SEC Securities and Exchange Commission startups Title III Early next year, startups may be able to raise money from the general public to finance their ventures. MORE
Outdoor Voices, a high-tech fashionable line of athletic apparel, has raised $34 million in additional financing, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Austin-based startup received the funding from Google Ventures, according to an article by CNBC. To date, the company has raised $57 million and plans to use the latest […]. The post Austin’s Outdoor Voices Raises $34 Million in Funding appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
Securities and Exchange Commission. Datical has raised $1 million in financing, according to a filing with the U.S. “Datical, which was founded in 2012, develops database management software. MORE
Foreign exchange, or forex, is a great investment instrument to consider today. Security and reliability are the next two factors to consider, and the site lays out these details on their list of reviewed brokers. MORE
Introduction I’ve been helping entrepreneurs raise capital as a securities lawyer for 17+ years, and there are certain fundamental legal mistakes that I’ve seen entrepreneurs make over and over again. Fundraising Tips Tip #1: Only Offer and/or Sell Securities to “Accredited Investors”. MORE
That’s a question the capital markets have been asking for some time, and is a leading concern of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), too. Where has the initial public offering (IPO) gone? But this question matters beyond those interested … policy IPOs MORE
Because of this, the Securities and Exchange Commission has what is known as the SEC Whistleblower Program. When a person becomes a whistleblower, it takes tremendous courage. MORE
Upland Software filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission Friday for an Initial Public Offering. The Austin-based company plans to raise up to $50 million, but it has not yet determined the price range for its stock or the number of shares it plans to offer for sell. It plans to list […] The post Austin-Based Upland Software Files to Go Public appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin IPO Upland Software MORE
Securities and Exchange Commission has very strict rules about who can raise investment funds for privately held businesses, and how they are allowed to go about doing it. The U.S. At the moment, this is primarily limited to raising money from very rich people who qualify as Accredited Investors , and with whom you already have a pre-existing relationship. MORE
Securities and Exchange Commission. By LAURA LOREK Reporter with Silicon Hills News Mark Cuban invested in a Canadian Internet company Mamma.com in 2004 that eventually got in trouble with the U.S. Mamma.com’s founders then used emails from Cuban to try to convince the SEC he was a “bad guy.” Cuban got falsely accused of insider […] The post Mark Cuban’s New Passion is Open and Honest Communication Through Cyber Dust appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
Securities and Exchange Commission approved new crowdfunding rules last Friday allowing companies to raise money from anyone. The new rules allow companies to offer up to $1 million a year in securities through online equity-based crowdfunding portals. The U.S. The difference is up until the change, only so-called accredited investors, high net worth individuals, could […] The post SEC Adopts New Equity-based Crowdfunding Rules appeared first on SiliconHills. MORE
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptoasset exchanges by volume, announced this past week that it moved its headquarters from Hong Kong to Malta. This move came on the heels of Japan reaching out to the Binance with a warning for operating without a license there, and Hong Kong regulator Securities and Future Commission (SFC) warning crypto exchanges not to trade digital assets defined as securities (similar to the US SEC’s warning to unlicensed exchanges earlier this month). MORE
Securities and Exchange Commission. Admittance Technologies has received $3.9 million in funding, according to a filing with federal regulators. The Austin-based startup raised the money from 15 unidentified investors on June 26th, according to its filing with the U.S. The startup, founded in 2010, created the CardioVol technology platform to measure blood volume using a […] The post Admittance Technologies Gets $3.9 Million Investment appeared first on SiliconHills. MORE
million of a $5 million round, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pingboard, an Austin-based startup spun out of Capital Factory, has raised $4.3 The company, founded in 2013, makes organizational chart software for companies. MORE
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million offering from 43 investors, according to papers filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Silicon Hills News did this profile of […] The post Localeur Secures $4.2 Localeur, a travel recommendation service aimed at millennials, has raised nearly $4.2 million of a $4.6 The Austin-based startup, founded in March of 2013, previously raised $1.2 million, according to its Crunchbase profile.
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In this article, we will take a look at a few ways to deal securely with an overseas client: Use An Escrow. . Most escrow services start with a 10% commission, not including the currency exchange charges. by Anand Srinivasan, founder of LeadJoint.com .
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The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday released its long-awaited proposed rules governing the practice of equity-based crowdfunding that allows startups to sell securities directly to the public. Austin San Antonio crowdfunding equity-based crowdfunding JOBS Act rules SEC Securities and Exchange Commission startups Title III Early next year, startups may be able to raise money from the general public to finance their ventures.
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Foreign exchange, or forex, is a great investment instrument to consider today. Security and reliability are the next two factors to consider, and the site lays out these details on their list of reviewed brokers.
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Xeris Pharmaceuticals, founded in 2005 in Austin, filed on Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission to go public on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange with an initial public offering valued at $75 million.
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Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptoasset exchanges by volume, announced this past week that it moved its headquarters from Hong Kong to Malta. This move came on the heels of Japan reaching out to the Binance with a warning for operating without a license there, and Hong Kong regulator Securities and Future Commission (SFC) warning crypto exchanges not to trade digital assets defined as securities (similar to the US SEC’s warning to unlicensed exchanges earlier this month).
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million round of funding, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. HeatGenie, an Austin-based startup with an innovative way to heat up beverage cans, has raised $5.9 million of a $6.7
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Introduction I’ve been helping entrepreneurs raise capital as a securities lawyer for 17+ years, and there are certain fundamental legal mistakes that I’ve seen entrepreneurs make over and over again. Fundraising Tips Tip #1: Only Offer and/or Sell Securities to “Accredited Investors”.
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million in venture funding, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Austin-based Dosh, a cash-back app, just raised $4.9 The company has raised $18.4 million to date in seed-stage funding and is preparing to raise more money early next year for a Series A round, according to a spokeswoman. Goodwater Capital led […]. The post Cash-back App Dosh Gets $4.9 Million More in Funding appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
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million of a $5 million round, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pingboard, an Austin-based startup spun out of Capital Factory, has raised $4.3 The company, founded in 2013, makes organizational chart software for companies.
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Subject to certain limited exceptions, companies are prohibited from “general advertising” or “general solicitation” in connection with the private offering or sale of securities. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and, accordingly, many entrepreneurs get trapped in the SEC’s wide net.
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Securities and Exchange Commission approved new crowdfunding rules last Friday allowing companies to raise money from anyone. The new rules allow companies to offer up to $1 million a year in securities through online equity-based crowdfunding portals. The U.S. The difference is up until the change, only so-called accredited investors, high net worth individuals, could […] The post SEC Adopts New Equity-based Crowdfunding Rules appeared first on SiliconHills.
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Today, Dell Technologies filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosing that the company’s board is considering taking the company public again with an initial public offering or by merging with VMWare. In 2013, Dell went private in a $24 billion buyout deal backed by Silver Lake and Michael Dell.
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Securities and Exchange Commission. By LAURA LOREK Reporter with Silicon Hills News Mark Cuban invested in a Canadian Internet company Mamma.com in 2004 that eventually got in trouble with the U.S. Mamma.com’s founders then used emails from Cuban to try to convince the SEC he was a “bad guy.” Cuban got falsely accused of insider […] The post Mark Cuban’s New Passion is Open and Honest Communication Through Cyber Dust appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
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Outdoor Voices, a high-tech fashionable line of athletic apparel, has raised $34 million in additional financing, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Austin-based startup received the funding from Google Ventures, according to an article by CNBC. To date, the company has raised $57 million and plans to use the latest […]. The post Austin’s Outdoor Voices Raises $34 Million in Funding appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
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Pink sheets LLC are a private company situated in New York, who are completely unlike any other exchange. Pink sheets trade between the normal hours (930am and 4pm EST), with the companies that are registered on them having the same holidays as other large exchanges. .
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million in funding its seeking, according to filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ParLevel Systems, based at Geekdom in San Antonio, has raised a little more than $2 million of $2.5
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This type of trading is different from swing trading, where you hold on to your securities for days or even months, while investing in the stock market means holding on to your financial instruments for years. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website.
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million, according to a form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Get Smart Content, which makes a personalized marketing platform, has raised $1.75 The Austin-based startup plans to use the funds to expand its sales operations and marketing efforts, according to a news release. Investors included Virgo Capital and Origin Ventures. To date, the […] The post Austin-based Get Smart Content Raises $1.75 Million appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
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A San Antonio medical device company has filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission to raise $20 million under the federal government’s newly passed crowdfunding rules. Under the new SEC Regulation A + rules, Aperion Biologics could raise up to $50 million. It checked the box on its registration statement for a Tier 2 […] The post San Antonio-based Aperion Biologics Files to Go Public appeared first on SiliconHills. San Antonio
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Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock in an effort to raise $50M in capital. Upland Software, Inc. will soon join the rarefied air of Austin-based public companies. The company announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. It was founded by Jack McDonald, former CEO of Perficient, and Chairman of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. Enterprise IPO upland
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million round of debt financing, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Bee Cave Games has closed on a $1.9 The Austin-based casino, social and mobile game developer previously raised a $1.3 million seed round of funding last summer.
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Securities Exchange Commission to offer 6.2 Mirna Therapeutics became Austin’s newest publicly traded company last week. The biopharmaceutical company, which is developing therapies for the treatment of liver cancer, filed an amended S-1 Registration document with the U.S.
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Merge VR, which makes virtual reality headsets, just raised $10 million, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The San Antonio-based startup lists Geekdom as its headquarters. It is co-founded by Andrew Trickett, who formerly ran the San Antonio Clean Energy Incubator. Franklin Lyons is the other co-founder and the company’s chief […] The post Merge VR of San Antonio Raises $10 Million in Funding appeared first on SiliconHills.
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MARCH 22, 2019
Most entrepreneurs are aware that securing investments in their companies could be essential to the short-term growth and long-term success of their venture. Securing funding from them can be a long process.
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Securities and Exchange Commission. Admittance Technologies has received $3.9 million in funding, according to a filing with federal regulators. The Austin-based startup raised the money from 15 unidentified investors on June 26th, according to its filing with the U.S. The startup, founded in 2010, created the CardioVol technology platform to measure blood volume using a […] The post Admittance Technologies Gets $3.9 Million Investment appeared first on SiliconHills.
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DECEMBER 29, 2015
Phunware, a mobile marketing platform for brands, Monday filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission to raise up to $49.9 million. The Austin-based company, founded in 2009, has previously raised $47.7 million in five rounds of funding, according to its Angellist profile. In June of 2014, Phunware raised $30.7 million in Series E funding. […] The post Phunware Raises $19.3 Million of $49.9 Million VC Offering appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
Upland Software filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission Friday for an Initial Public Offering. The Austin-based company plans to raise up to $50 million, but it has not yet determined the price range for its stock or the number of shares it plans to offer for sell. It plans to list […] The post Austin-Based Upland Software Files to Go Public appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin IPO Upland Software
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In recent months, Rackspace has been approached by multiple parties who have expressed interest in exploring a strategic relationship with Rackspace, ranging from partnership to acquisition,” according to a statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission […] The post Rackspace Entertains Buyout Offers appeared first on SiliconHills. Rackspace Hosting may be sold.
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JULY 10, 2013
Appconomy, founded in 2010 with operations in Austin and Shanghai, China, filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission revealing it has raised $2.9 million. The Austin Business Journal first reported on the funding. The Austin American-Statesman’s story says the company has completed $4 million in financing. The company says it plans to raise a [.] The post Appconomy Raises $2.9 Million More appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
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JANUARY 13, 2014
million in venture capital, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Upland Software has raised $19.8 Austin-based Upland Software makes cloud-based management software for large companies. Its customers include more than 1,200 companies in 50 countries. Upland plans to use the fund to improve its products, customer service and on strategic acquisitions. […] The post Upland Software Raises $19.8
SiliconHills
MAY 25, 2013
Securities and Exchange Commission. Datical has raised $1 million in financing, according to a filing with the U.S. “Datical, which was founded in 2012, develops database management software.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 4, 2019
Because of this, the Securities and Exchange Commission has what is known as the SEC Whistleblower Program. When a person becomes a whistleblower, it takes tremendous courage.
Gust
OCTOBER 8, 2014
Securities and Exchange Commission provides certain limited exceptions to allow individuals to invest in non-public companies. Part of the challenge is the enormous amount of ignorance surrounding this suddenly hot topic. There are thousands of companies that “the crowd” can fund without restriction, including Apple, Google and Facebook.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 22, 2013
Here are a few questions you should ask that might allay any remaining qualms, or convince you to run immediately: How much am I paying in commission or fees? By commission? If you have evidence of fraud, don’t be too embarrassed to contact the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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JUNE 26, 2012
million of a $45 million offering, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ATX Innovations, the makers of the popular Tabbedout bar payment app, has raised $3.5 The Austin Business Journal first reported the story. The Austin-based startup, founded in 2009, has already raised more than $6 million since its inception, according [.]. Austin Technology San Antonio Technology
Gust
FEBRUARY 8, 2014
Securities and Exchange Commission has very strict rules about who can raise investment funds for privately held businesses, and how they are allowed to go about doing it. The U.S. At the moment, this is primarily limited to raising money from very rich people who qualify as Accredited Investors , and with whom you already have a pre-existing relationship.
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