Summary of SEC’s Final Rule for Reg CF, Reg A+, Reg D (2020 Updates)
On Nov. 2, 2020, the SEC voted 3-2 in favor of adopting a broad set of updates to Reg CF, Reg A+, and Reg D. These changes may have a massive impact o…
StartEngine Owner’s Bonus – Is It Worth It?
StartEngine recently started offering its Owner's Bonus program of 10% bonus shares for a fee of $275 per year. Is it worth it? We'll dive into the be…
CEO Alternative Investor Panel – Crowdfunding, Real Estate, and Wine
There are endless alternative investment options outside of public market stocks and bonds. We invited three CEOs from Republic (startups), EquityMult…
Top 10 Equity Crowdfunding Sites – 2020
We break down the top equity crowdfunding sites of 2020 across key areas such as capital raised, number of investors, fees, and more.
SEC Accredited Investor Definition Update – What Investors Need to Know
New accredited investor measures look at experience and certifications in addition to net worth and income. We break down what investors need to know …
How to Invest in Equity Crowdfunding Funds in 2020
One of the many ways of achieving diversification in your startup investments is by investing through funds. Brian Thopsey from FundWisdom discusses t…
The Republic Note Token – Is It a Good Investment?
Is the Republic Note profit-sharing token a good investment? We conducted a bottoms-up Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis to determine the range of v…
Republic Profit-Sharing Note AMA Summary – July 2, 2020
Kendrick Nguyen, CEO of Republic, held an AMA on July 2 to answer questions from investors about the new Republic Note profit-sharing token. This is a…
Our Response to the SEC’s Proposed Rules to the Exempt Offering Framework
In March 2020, the SEC proposed rules to simplify, harmonize, and improve the exempt offering framework, including Reg CF. Here are our thoughts on th…
LLC to C Corporation Conversions – Tax Consequences for Investors
I had my first LLC investment decide to convert to a C Corporation in 2019. Today's post will cover my personal experience handling that conversion an…