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Feb 12, 2020

What is Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF)?

Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) allows issuers (founders) to raise up to $5M from everyday investors, and is democratizing access to startup investments for the average retail investor.

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What is Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF)?

Feb 12, 2020

How to Invest In Startups and Where to Find Them

How To Invest in Startups Before the JOBS Act in 2012, investing in startup companies was only possible if you were an angel investor or a venture capital firm. Venture capitalists, business angels, and accredited investors are all wealthy individuals with a sizable annual income and savings account. Today, however, anyone above the age of 18 can invest in startups.…

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How to Invest In Startups and Where to Find Them

Feb 7, 2020

What is the JOBS Act of 2012?

Discover how the JOBS Act of 2012 revolutionized startup investing by reducing barriers and expanding opportunities. Learn about key provisions like Reg CF, Reg A+, and how Reg D 506(b), Rule 504 and SCOR were used before this groundbreaking legislation.

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Feb 5, 2020

What’s The Easiest Way To Invest In Startups?

Numerous stories are spreading around about how startup companies are generating real money for their investors, making them rich, almost overnight. Plenty of investment opportunities exist with several investment strategies to choose from. Startups are usually raising funds either through venture capital, angel investing, equity crowdfunding, or other similar ways. Funding these companies during their early stages of development can…

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What’s The Easiest Way To Invest In Startups?

Jan 29, 2020

How Can I Invest in Startups and Earn Money ?

How To Invest In Startups Investing in startup companies can be a risky business, but it can also be a highly lucrative one. With the rise of today's technology and many avenues of innovation, entrepreneurship is at an all-time high. Don't let yourself be fooled into thinking that only tech companies are considered startup companies worth investing in. The key…

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How Can I Invest in Startups and Earn Money ?

Jan 22, 2020

What Is Startup Investing?

Until recently, startup investing was limited to accredited investors. Put simply, an accredited investor is a person or business entity that's allowed to deal in various securities that may not be tied or registered to any financial or regulatory authority. Although entitled to privileged access, accredited investors must satisfy one or more requirements. These may refer to one's net worth,…

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Jan 22, 2020

The Complete Guide To Investing In Startups

Introduction to Investing in Startups Investing in startups was once an option reserved for high net worth individuals and institutions. But, thanks to the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act of 2012, investing in startups is now available to all Americans. Passed with bipartisan support and signed into law by then-President Barack Obama, the JOBS Act has helped encourage small…

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The Complete Guide To Investing In Startups

Jan 17, 2020

Evaluating Founder Experience

Last month, we outlined the five metrics that go into evaluating early and late-stage companies. First, we dove further into market size. And when it comes to early-stage companies, oftentimes success is tied not only to whether or not the market is trending and a pain point has been identified but to whether or not the team at hand is…

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Jan 13, 2020

Navigating Liquidity: Selling Your Private Company Shares Explained

Explore the intricacies of selling private company shares in our comprehensive guide. Uncover key insights into secondary markets, private sales, and regulatory nuances that shape your investment exit strategies. Perfect for startup investors seeking clarity and opportunities in the private equity landscape.