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Crowdfunding can be an effective way to raise funds for your business... Crowdfunding can be an effective way to raise funds for your business. However, as highlighted in a recent enforcement action brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), you have to play by the rules. According to the SEC, its enforcement action against […]

SEC Warns New Crowdfunding Securities Are Not SAFE The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is keeping a close eye on the developing equity crowdfunding industry. The agency recently issued an Investor Bulletin regarding the risks associated with Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFE) crowdfunding securities, which are increasingly being used in equity crowdfunding campaigns. What […]

How Crowdfunding could be fixed under the JOBS Act Crowdfunding was conceived as a way to help spur job growth by making it easier for small businesses and startups to raise money from public investors. Enacted by Congress in 2012, it wasn’t until 2016 that the SEC adopted the rules and regulations for crowdfunding under […]

FINRA recently expelled crowdfunding portal uFundingPortal (UFP) The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently expelled crowdfunding platform uFundingPortal (UFP) LLC. It marks the first FINRA settlement over alleged violations of the crowdfunding rules enacted pursuant to the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act). Regulations for Crowdfunding Portals Under the JOBS Act, funding portals relying on the […]

While everyone was waiting for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to finalize its equity crowdfunding rules, many states took matters into their own hands. Now that the federal regulations are finally in place, it remains unclear what role intrastate crowdfunding will play. Intrastate crowdfunding on the rise In total, 28 states have now legalized […]

An emerging trend: Reality TV crowdfunding Reality television programs developed by large production companies have saturated the TV lineup. However, the internet and crowdfunding services have opened new doors for unscripted hopefuls – reality tv crowdfunding could be the next big thing for the craze. Potential reality TV stars striking out on their own  J.R. […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is woefully late in finalizing its crowdfunding rules. However, the agency could finally be ready to sign off on the much-anticipated securities registration exception. The Dodd-Frank Act authorized everyday citizens (non-accredited investors) to participate in equity crowdfunding. The relaxed securities requirements for equity crowdfunding are expected to be a […]

Crowdfunding Crash Course for Small Business Owners Many small business owners and entrepreneurs are still finding that it is difficult to secure funding for their businesses or ventures. Yet, very few ever explore crowdfunding. According to a recent survey, many business owners simply don’t know enough about securing capital from the “crowd.” Manta, which provides […]

After months of delays, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally released proposed rules pursuant to the JOBS Act to permit companies to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding. While crowdfunding has become a popular way to raise money online, securities regulations kept it out of reach for many investors and small businesses. Once final […]