10 RegA+ Issuers Penalized for SEC Violation: What Can We Learn?
We’ve discussed compliance at length and how it’s essential for building trust within the private capital markets. But what happens when you’re not compliant? The…
What is an Escrow Provider’s Role in RegA+?
An escrow provider is a neutral party that handles financial transactions between two or more parties. They are often used in the securities industry to…
Who Does Due Diligence on Companies using RegA+?
Due diligence is an essential part of the investment process. Especially following the passage of the JOBS Act in 2012, which expanded Regulation A+ (RegA+),…
What You Need to Know About RegA+
If you are an entrepreneur looking to raise funds, you may have heard of Regulation A+, often referred to simply as Reg A+. This alternative…
Call Centers for RegA+
A call center can be extremely helpful for companies looking to raise capital through a Reg A+ offering. By having a dedicated call center, businesses…
If you aren’t current in your Reg A reporting, you could still be violating securities laws even if qualified by the SEC
It’s 1-SA filing season again for Regulation A filers, and time to make some observations about the consequences of not filing. We have encountered more…
Labor Day: Democratization and Opportunities to Create Jobs
The growth in Regulation A+ and Regulation CF offerings fuels entrepreneurship and job growth in the United States. Since 2016, there have been over 4,600…
The SEC Can Stop Your Regulation A Offering At Any Time
The SEC has two powerful tools to stop your Regulation A offering anytime. Rule 258 Rule 258 allows the SEC to immediately suspend an offering…
Opportunities to Invest in the Private Capital Market
The private equity market is rapidly growing, fueled by expansions to the JOBS Act exemptions in 2021. By 2030, the private capital market is anticipated…
RegA+ Offers Stability for Issuers
When a company decides to go the RegA+ route, they are opting for a more stable and regulated way to raise capital. This is due…
Why RegA+ Offerings Fail
When it comes to RegA+ offerings, there are several reasons they may fail: a failure to comply with regulatory requirements, a failure to budget for…
What is the Estimated Budget for RegA+ Issuance?
Navigating the fundraising process and understanding how much to budget from a financial standpoint is one of the most frequent questions we receive. In the…
Private Equity’s Primetime Has Arrived
Private equity’s primetime has arrived! This stems from a number of reasons, including favorable economic conditions for the private capital market. In fact, 42% of…
Quarterbacks: Their Role and Why They’re Essential for Your RegA+ Raise
In the world of Reg A+, quarterbacks are essential to a successful offering. They play a critical role in the overall success of an offering,…
Credit Cards, Escrow, and Broker-Dealers for RegA+ = $75 Million for Cannabis Companies
“It’s About Time” Up until now, it was a real challenge for Cannabis companies to take advantage of Reg A+ exemptions that allow…
KorePartner Spotlight: Nate Dodson, Managing Member at Crowdfunding Lawyers
Nate Dodson has over 15 years of experience helping clients with securities, financing, real estate, asset protection, and mergers and acquisitions. Not only has he…
KoreClient Spotlight: Brent Fawson, COO of Facible
Working at Facible, Brent Fawson believes that the company is poised to leave a lasting impact on lives around the world by making medical diagnostic…
Attracting Impact Investors
Founders and executives of startup and early-stage healthcare companies seeking funding historically were limited to appeals to Venture Capital firms, Angels, and bootstrapping – struggling to…
KorePartner Spotlight: Scott Pantel, President & CEO of Life Science Intelligence
With the launch of the KoreConX all-in-one platform, KoreConX is happy to feature the partners contributing to its ecosystem. During the capital raising journey,…
The Recipe for a Successful RegA+ Offering
If your company is looking to raise funding, you’ve probably considered many options for doing so. Since the SEC introduced the outlines for Regulation A+…
What is Regulation A+?
Regulation A+ (RegA+) was passed into law by the SEC in the JOBS Act, making it possible for companies to raise funding from the general…
Investing in Startups 101
This article was originally written by our KorePartners at StartEngine. You can view the post here. The high-speed world of startups, and the risks of…
The Evolution of Reg A+
During the recent Dare to Dream KoreSummit, David Weild IV, the Father of the JOBS Act, spoke about companies going from public to private, access…
Has RegA+ Killed the IPO?
Has RegA+ Killed the IPO? Regulation A+ gives issuers the ability to raise $75 million in crowdfunding while remaining private. With RegA+ benefiting both…
What is the Difference Between the Public and Private Capital Markets?
The public and private capital markets work differently, but both sectors play essential roles in supporting economic growth. Companies raise funds for long-term growth…
Tokenization in RegA+
As the private capital market continues to undergo a digital transformation, ideas like blockchain, digital securities, and tokenization continue to be discussed by regulators, issuers,…
KorePartner Spotlight: Bill Humphrey, CEO and Co-Founder of New Direction Trust Company
With the recent launch of the KoreConX all-in-one platform, KoreConX is happy to feature the partners contributing to its ecosystem. Bill Humphrey has over…
Join the new American Revolution – financial markets equality for all
This post originally appeared on the Rialto Markets blog and was written by Lee E. Saba, Head of Market Structure at Rialto Markets. Very…
As a Canadian Company, can Canadians Invest in Your RegA+?
We have extensively discussed how Americans can invest in securities offered under Regulation A+. However, Canadian companies can also use the exemption to raise capital…
Why do I need Blue Sky registration for Secondary Trading?
Through the Regulation A+ exemption, securities issuers can raise up to $75 million as of March 2021. This creates a significant opportunity for the everyday…
Why do I need a FINRA Broker-Dealer?
Broker-dealers are an essential part of the fundraising process. These entities can be small, independent firms or part of a large investment bank. However, regardless…
How Does RegA+ Impact the Life Sciences Industry?
Since dramatic improvements to Regulation A that went into effect in 2015, the exemption has become a tremendous tool allowing private companies to raise significant…
How the Unaccredited Investor Benefits from RegA+
The passage of the JOBS Act in 2012 set in motion a significant change for the private capital markets. For so long, investments in private…
The Role of Investor Acquisition in Capital Raising Activities
The goal of any capital raising activity is to secure capital for the growth and development of the business. Without needed capital, it can often…
KorePartner Spotlight: Dean DeLisle, Founder and CEO of Forward Progress
With the recent launch of the KoreConX all-in-one platform, KoreConX is happy to feature the partners contributing to its ecosystem. Dean DeLisle has been raising…
What is the Difference Between Fiduciary Responsibility and Regulatory Requirement?
By definition, a fiduciary is a person or an organization who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust with another person or organization. Typically,…
What is KYC?
In 2007, the SEC approved the founding of the non-profit Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FINRA was created in the wake of a failing economy…
Warrants for RegA+
For private companies looking to raise capital through exemptions such as Regulation A+, Regulation CF, or Regulation D, there are many forms of securities that…
KorePartner Spotlight: Douglas Ruark, Founder and President of Regulation D Resources
With the recent launch of the KoreConX all-in-one RegA+ platform, KoreConX is happy to feature the partners that contribute to its ecosystem. Douglas Ruark,…
Meet the KorePartners: Louis Bevilacqua of Bevilacqua PLLC
With the recent launch of the KoreConX all-in-one RegA+ platform, KoreConX is happy to feature the partners that contribute to the ecosystem. For the…
Shareholder Rights and Why They’re Important to Know
The first thought that comes to mind when someone says “shareholder,” is Wall Street, understandably, as Wall Street is home to the New York Stock…
What is Portfolio Management?
Portfolio management, at its most basic level, is the way that an investment portfolio is designed to align with the wants and needs of the…
What is Due Diligence?
When it comes to investments of any kind, due diligence is essential for both issuers and investors alike. Do so what exactly is due diligence?…
Can IRAs Be Used for Private Companies Investments?
Individual retirement accounts (commonly shortened to IRAs) allow flexibility and diversity when making investments. Whether investing in stocks, bonds, real estate, private companies, or other…
Regulation A+ Is Even Better After Passage Of The Economic Growth Act
On May 24, 2018, President Trump signed the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (the Act) into law. The Act was introduced by…
KorePartner Spotlight: Sara Hanks, CEO of CrowdCheck
With the recent launch of the KoreConX all-in-one RegA+ platform, KoreConX is happy to feature the partners that contribute to its ecosystem. With over…
KorePartners Spotlight: Rod Turner, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Manhattan Street Capital
With the recent launch of the KoreConX all-in-one RegA+ platform, KoreConX is happy to feature the partners that contribute to its ecosystem. Rod Turner is…
What is Regulation A+?
Regulation A+ (RegA+) was passed into law by the SEC in the JOBS Act, making it possible for companies to raise funding from the general…
Meet the KorePartners: Andrew Corn, CEO of E5A Integrated Marketing
With the recent launch of the KoreConX all-in-one RegA+ platform, KoreConX is happy to feature the partners that contribute to its ecosystem. From the…
Foreign Issuers Using Regulation A and Regulation CF
For some reason, this issue has been coming up a lot lately. Our usual response to the question “Can non-US issuers make a Regulation A…
SEC Proposes Relief for “Finders”
I have long (oh so long) been one of those urging the SEC to give some clarity with respect to the status of “finders.” See here for…
How to Manage Investments in Private Companies
For investors, investing in private companies can be a beneficial way to diversify their investment portfolios. Whether the investment was made through private equity or…
What is Reg A plus versus Reg A?
The simple answer is that today, Regulation A (Reg A) and Regulation A+ (Reg A+) are the exact same law. There is no difference, and…
SEC changes to RegA+ and RegCF
On 04 March 2020, the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has laid out the proposed changes that are going to have a major impact on…