In the world of startups, every great business begins with a seed—an idea that holds the potential to revolutionize an industry or solve a pressing problem. But ideas alone aren’t enough. They need nurturing, resources and most importantly, capital to grow. This is where seed funding comes into play, serving as a vital step in … Read more
As a first-time founder, you’ll likely tap into your closest connections before any professional investors. Raising a friends and family round is often the first outside capital that allows new startups to take those crucial first steps. What is a Friends and Family Round? This involves raising relatively small amounts of capital from your personal … Read more
If a company wishes to raise funds by selling or offering its securities it must register those securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission. However, there are numerous exemptions to this requirement to register. There are different regulatory frameworks with different requirements and limitations, including the amount of money that can be raised, the amount … Read more
Generally speaking, if a company wishes to raise funds by selling or offering its securities it must register those securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission. However, there are numerous exemptions to this requirement to register. Although Reg D’s Rule 506 is the most widely used, there are also exemptions under Reg A, Rule 504 … Read more