Scott Edward Walker

AUGUST 30, 2020

This past Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments expanding the definition of “accredited investor” to include individuals who hold certain professional certifications/licenses or have certain “credentials,” as determined by the SEC. Current Definition of “Accredited Investor”.

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Accredited Investor SEC Securities and Exchange Commission Private Placement 52

Berkonomics

MARCH 8, 2012

The problem in taking such money rests in the legality of taking money from non-accredited investors, people who do not meet the SEC standard for making non-public company investments. And even more recently, “crowd sourcing” has been enabled by the Internet – seeking many investors at a small amount per investment.

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Cap Table Private Placement SEC Accredited Investor 74

Berkonomics

MARCH 7, 2019

What would the SEC say about your investors? Email readers, continue here…] The problem with taking friends and family money rests in the legality of taking money from non-accredited investors, people who do not meet the SEC standard for making non-public company investments. An important exemption.

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Cap Table SEC Private Placement Accredited Investor 61

Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The problem in taking such money rests in the legality of taking money from non-accredited investors, people who do not meet the SEC standard for making non-public company investments. And now that “crowd sourcing” has been enabled using the Internet – seeking many investors at a small amount per investment. The legality issues.

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Cap Table Private Placement SEC Accredited Investor 62

www.mattbartus.com

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Employees, Advisors & Consultants (12). 25 comments since March 31, 2010 Five questions that startups should ask a pro. 24 comments since April 19, 2010 How to pump up your VC valuation 23 comments since February 9, 2010 Startup Attorneys, Law and Legal Issues: I am founding a startup. November 2010 (3). October 2010 (2). August 2010 (6).

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Warrant Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Term Sheet 40

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The legal issues The problem in taking such money from “FFF” investors often is taking money from non-accredited investors, people who do not meet the SEC standard for making non-public company investments. It is worth checking with an attorney to see if such investors are truly exempt. Does issuing a PPM insulate the company?

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Cap Table Private Placement SEC Accredited Investor 62