Search results for: Reg a+
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What to Do When a Startup Goes Public
Every investor would love to have my dilemma. One of my First Stage Investor portfolio companies will be listing on a public stock market (also known as going public or IPO’ing) in a couple of months. I first recommended this company back in 2016 — and I recommended follow-up investments two more times in the following years. Investors who acted…
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New Pick: Invest in the Future of Soda
Deal Details Startup: Smart Soda Security type: Stock Purchase Agreement Share price: $0.50 Valuation (cap): $10.7 million Minimum investment: $100 Where to invest: Republic Deadline: December 2, 2020 To know why I’m so excited about Smart Soda — which is bringing healthy (and tasty), vitamin-infused, flavored sparkling alkaline waters and sodas to the market — you need to peek inside…
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Big Changes for Non-Accredited Investors
Last week the SEC announced that it was increasing the limit on Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) deals from $1.07 million to $5 million. In case you weren’t aware, anyone can invest in Reg CF deals. You don’t have to be an accredited investor like you do on AngelList. The new limit is great news for non-accredited investors. The new $5…
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Startup Insider: The Need for Equal Access
We’re entering a new era in startup investing. Starting next year, startups will be able to raise $5 million from investors like you and me (instead of $1.07 million). That means we’re going to see even more high quality startups to invest in. But the new rules also create new (and solvable) problems. And one of the biggest problems is…
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Bitcoin Soars Over $15k
It’s been an amazing few weeks for bitcoin, ethereum and other coins. Interest in these alternative assets is absolutely soaring. What’s driving all of this? I believe the world’s troubling financial situation is beginning to register with the average investor (you, of course, have known about this for some time). People are starting to realize how serious the debt and…
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Brick-and-Mortar Retail Isn’t Dying
Thank goodness this isn’t the 80’s. If COVID-19 happened back then, we’d be in a full-blown depression by now. The rolling shutdown of non-essential stores and restaurants across the country would have maimed and crippled the economy. The 80’s had great music but no internet — and no way to shop or pay for things online. The economic devastation would…
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New Portal Joins the Crowdfunding Scene
As early investors, we’ve seen dozens of exciting high-upside companies raising funds from the crowd this year. Deal flow has never been better. And crowdfunders have responded by backing these companies with record dollar amounts. It’s a good time to be an early investor (and a founder seeking funds) — even in the trying economic climate we’re in now. And…
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Iran Loosens Bitcoin Restrictions
Some interesting crypto news broke this week. Apparently Iran has changed its laws to allow cryptocurrency to be used for purchasing imports. According to Decrypt (a pretty reliable crypto news outlet), crypto miners will have to sell coins directly to Iran’s Central Bank (CBI). The edict, put forth by the Ministry of Energy and Central Bank of Iran (CBI), requires…
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SEC Limits on Startups Raising Money Will Be Eased in 2021
The slow-moving, overly cautious SEC is finally doing the right thing. It’s reportedly raising the limit on Reg CF funding from $1 million to $5 million. That means when a startup raises money through crowdfunding, they can raise up to $5 million. And that’s a big break for investors (like you and me) and founders alike. Founders will be able…
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Bitcoin is Looking Better Than Ever
Long-time readers know I’m always bullish on bitcoin over the long-term. But recently I’ve become extremely bullish over the short- and mid-term. Let me tell you why. On October 7th, Square — a publicly-traded $82 billion financial giant — announced that they purchased $50 million worth of bitcoin for their treasury. Here’s a juicy snippet from Square’s press release. “We…
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New Pick: Invest in Efficient Energy Use
Deal Details Startup: COI Energy Security type: Crowd SAFE Discount: 20% Valuation (cap): $18 million Minimum investment: $100 Where to invest: Republic Deadline: December 1, 2020 The way buildings are supplied energy is incredibly inefficient. So is the way buildings consume energy. The problem is that electricity — unlike other commodities — can’t be stored for use at a moment’s…
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Big Merger Indicates Crowdfunding Sector Is Changing
In the last 12 months, we’ve sourced our startup recommendations from seven different portals. Eight were from Republic… five from SeedInvest… two each from Wefunder, StartEngine and Equifund… and one each from MicroVentures and Netcapital. Each of these portals has unique strengths. The companies raising on Republic tend to have early and strong traction. SeedInvest offers high- caliber startups raising…
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Why Crowdfunding Is Better Than VC Funds
I don’t envy venture capitalists these days. The economics of startup investing are changing. And as of today, crowdfunders like you and me hold a significant edge over VCs. I know that may seem like a bold claim. Right now, VC investors get all the respect and glory. They have the best stories. They distribute the lion’s share of investment…
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Secondary Markets Have Hidden Benefits
This month, U.S. equity crowdfunding platform StartEngine plans to open a “secondary market” where investors can buy and sell investments in startups that have already raised money using Regulation Crowdfunding and Regulation A+. This new service is called StartEngine Secondary. Here’s an excerpt from StartEngine’s description of its new service: Traditionally, startup investors had to wait 5-10 years in order…
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New Pick: Invest in Cheaper Energy for Everyone
DEAL DETAILS Startup: Neighborhood Sun Security type: Future equity Agreement (Wefunder SAFE) Round size: Up to $1.07 million Valuation cap: $15 million Minimum investment: $100 Investment portal: Wefunder Deadline: October 23, 2020 Here in Maryland, where I live and work, we’re an equal opportunity energy provider. The state uses gas, petroleum, coal and nuclear. Diversification didn’t bring lower utility bills…