The Direct Public Offering (DPO) was restructured by the SEC in 2015. Any company that conducts a DPO does not become publicly traded but can subsequently register to sell on a public market (NASDAQ, NYSE) or over the counter (OTC). NextSeed, a Texas-based financial technology company, raised $5.5 million in its DPO in 2016 unde
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Investing is an effective way that people can increase their monetary wealth. It allows people to generate a higher income and acquire funds that will help them protect their financial future going into retirement. The income they generate can even be set aside for their children, be distributed after they pass away, or when the
There are many ways to invest; you can invest your money through owning collectables, owning a home, opening a savings account, or investing in a company. Below are five benefits of investing through equity crowdfunding.
Dividend Income
If you invest in a company that offers stock dividends, you could have a consistent source
For many entrepreneurs, investing in a startup company is not possible because of their financial situation. Traditional types of investment (from banks, large corporations, through venture capital, etc.) are prohibitive to smaller investors; however, equity crowdfunding allows small-scale investors to grow their companies. Equi
The SEC believes that the crowdfunding regulations (Section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Exchange Act) would make it easier for small businesses to raise capital, who wouldn't be able to otherwise, due to having smaller and more variable cash flows than larger businesses and a limited amount of working capital to obtain traditional