Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Detail prior accomplishments, including funding rounds, product launches, milestones reached, and partnerships secured, among others. Contact our private placement memorandum experts. Or, if you're developing our own PPM, consider using Growthink's new private placement memorandum template. read more.

Venture Capital 129

Venture Capital Business Plan Technical Review Private Placement 129

Scott Edward Walker

JUNE 30, 2011

Introduction I’ve been helping entrepreneurs raise capital as a securities lawyer for 17+ years, and there are certain fundamental legal mistakes that I’ve seen entrepreneurs make over and over again. Fundraising Tips Tip #1: Only Offer and/or Sell Securities to “Accredited Investors”.

Securities and Exchange Commission 76

Securities and Exchange Commission Accredited Investor Private Placement Finder 76

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

securities and exchange regulations to individuals meeting some minimum wealth requirements, called “accredited investors” in the legal wording. government securities laws discourage getting business investments from people who aren’t wealthy, sophisticated investors. Traditionally, angel investment was limited by U.S.

SBA 161

SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161

The Startup Lawyer

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Me : Well, it’s an issue because the finder offering to raise capital for your startup should likely be registered with FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) and your state’s securities board. Most importantly, using an unregistered broker-dealer can, at a minimum, jeopardize your startup’s private placement exemptions.

Finder 72

Finder Private Placement SEC Seed Capital 72

Scott Edward Walker

MAY 15, 2012

Does a Startup Have to Comply with Any Securities Laws in Connection with the Issuance of Convertible Notes? Yes, a convertible note is a “security” under federal and state securities laws. Second, there is no written disclosure requirement, like a private placement memorandum, if the investors are accredited.

Finance 64

Finance Founder Accredited Investor Preferred Stock 64

Up and Running

AUGUST 18, 2014

He secured a $100,000 investment in the time it took to drive McClure to his mechanic. There’s no need to show your private placement memorandum or month to month revenue growth projects. Think of unconventional (but socially acceptable) ways to get an investor’s attention and when an opportunity opens up, take advantage of it.

Elevator Pitch 114

Elevator Pitch Private Placement Startup Conversion 114

Berkonomics

MAY 22, 2014

The sale of equity in private companies is regulated by the Securities Act of 1933, which requires that the company either register with the SEC or meet one of several exemptions (Regulation D). A Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) is a special business plan defined to meet an SEC exemption.

Early Stage 79

Early Stage Accredited Investor SEC Private Placement 79