Jobs Act 101SEC Censures Crowdfunding Website for Selling to US Investors
Securities Law Blog On November 12, 2014, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) censured Eureeca.com, a Cayman Islands-based crowdfunding website for its failure to implement procedures “reasonably designed” to prevent U.S. investors from using its funding portal… Read More
How Can I Raise Capital After the JOBS Act?
A private or public company can raise capital in a variety of ways. Traditional sources of capital for companies include loans from financial institutions such as a bank, or from friends and family as well as receivable financing.
What Is Accredited Crowdfunding? – Go Public Lawyer
As of September 23, 2013, the JOBS Act has permitted general solicitation and advertising in Rule 506 private placements. While equity crowdfunding is not yet legal, both the SEC and FINRA have proposed rules for equity crowdfunding. This has… Read More
Crowdfunding a Going Public Offering
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules for crowdfunding remain unresolved, but 13 states have passed legislation allowing intrastate crowdfunding. The SEC as well as state securities regulators have provided meaningful guidance addressing intrastate crowdfunding.
And The Beat Goes On – Tennessee Adopts Crowdfunding
While the SEC (after 700 days) has not adopted its final equity crowdfunding regulations, Tennessee’s entrepreneurial efforts have moved forward. Tennessee’s new crowdfunding law known as “Invest Tennessee Exemption” became effective on January 1, 2015. The new law… Read More
Due Diligence in Accredited Crowdfunding Offerings
The Anti-Fraud Provisions That Apply to Accredited Crowdfunding Even though Accredited Crowdfunding Offerings are exempt under Rule 506(c) and no specific disclosure requirements apply, under most circumstances, the anti-fraud provisions mandate disclosure of certain information to investors. Section… Read More
Crowdfunding for Private Companies – Crowdfunding Lawyers
Sometimes, a private company seeking to raise capital may not want to go public. In such circumstances, the company should consider an exempt offering. Even though the SEC has not created the final rules for equity crowdfunding, intrastate… Read More
Crowdfunding Platforms to Watch in 2015
It has been more than a year and the SEC has not finalized its rules with respect to equity crowdfunding under the Title III of the JOBS Act which would allow an issuer to raise up to $1… Read More
Crowdfunding 101 Q & A
Jobs Act 101 Blog On October 23, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) proposed Regulation Crowdfunding, setting forth the rules governing the offer and sale of securities through crowdfunded offerings, pursuant to Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business… Read More
Crowdfunding And The JOBS Act
On April 5, 2012, President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”), into law. The JOBS Act is comprised of a number of smaller bills that reduce the regulatory burdens confronting emerging companies in… Read More