New Rules for Crowdfunding!
In the midst of my recent series of blogs about preparing to sell your company (two blogs posted, two more planned), the Securities and Exchange Commission released a number of…
Securities Law
Offering Equity in Your Company and SEC Rule 504
A fact of pursuing equity funding for your company is that every offering or sale of securities – whether stock, LLC interest, bonds, or other forms – is considered a…
Issuing Equity to Employees – Rule 701 and the Changing Landscape
For most companies, but especially for early-stage tech companies, granting equity to employees can be a win-win. For the company, granting equity helps preserve cash and aligns the interests of…
Common Misconceptions about Accredited Investors
Who is an accredited investor and what is the significance of being an accredited investor? As a starting point, the definition of an accredited investor is contained in Regulation D,…
State Crowdfunding and the Invest Georgia Exemption
The JOBS Act (enacted in 2012) sought to ease the burdens of capital formation by relaxing various federal securities registration requirements. Despite these changes, a company intending to raise equity…