Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2010

What are “Reg D” filings with the SEC and why does this make it harder to stay in stealth mode? But when the finally convert the debt to equity the round gets filed with the SEC and thus journalists often pick up on it. It’s worth clicking on the link and reading the very short recommendations given by all of us.

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Stealth SEC Advertising Accredited Investor 285

Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Raising Seed Capital. Most startup founders do not have enough capital to launch their companies and need to raise money at some point. Per SEC rules “accredited investors” need to meet one of the following criteria: 1. Some well-known Silicon Valley angel groups are Band of Angels, Sandhill Angels, TIE angels and others.

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Finance Accredited Investor Angel Investor Seed Capital 93

Business Plan Blog

JANUARY 2, 2014

In September of this year, the SEC voted to overturn the ban on “general solicitation” that made it illegal for companies to publicly advertise that they are raising capital. Download our free Raising Capital from Angel Investors eBook. This guide will walk you through the process of obtaining seed capital for your startup.

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Angel Groups Accredited Investor Angel Investor Due Diligence 51

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. And the SEC is closing the window on these unregistered broker-dealers.

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Finder Private Placement SEC Seed Capital 72

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 2, 2012

As the proposal read, "We recommend that companies with total annual gross revenue of less than $1 billion at IPO registration and that are not recognized by the SEC as 'well-known seasoned issuers' be given up to five years from the date of their IPOs to scale up to compliance. But it is also a good way for hucksters to fleece suckers.".

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IPO Startup Florida Seed Capital 121

Scott Edward Walker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Many entrepreneurs initially reach-out to friends and family as a source of capital. If you’re an entrepreneur looking for seed capital, but don’t know any sophisticated angel investors, you need to hustle and build relationships in order to get “warm” introductions. When will I get my first dividend check?”,

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Preferred Stock Angel Investor Entrepreneur Common Stock 45