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How to Raise Under Reg CF

Equity Crowdfunding (also known as “Reg CF”) authorizes US companies to reach out to both accredited and non-accredited investors and raise up to $5 million in any rolling 12-month period.

Posted by Côme Laffay | March 15, 2023

OpenVC and Consilience Partner to Shake Up the VC Industry

OpenVC and Consilience have recently joined forces to make it simple and affordable to launch evergreen investment vehicles in weeks, creating a more efficient and inclusive space for emerging managers.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | March 12, 2023

How to raise funds under Reg D, Rule 506(c)

Rule 506(c) allows companies to raise an unlimited amount of money from accredited investors; unlike under Rule 506(b), the securities offered by a company relying on Rule 506(c) may not be sold to any investor that is not accredited.

Posted by Côme Laffay | March 1, 2023

How to raise funds under Reg D, Rule 506(b)

Rule 506(b) is a popular exemption from registration, as it allows startups to raise an unlimited amount of money from accredited investors and up to 35 non-accredited investors.

Posted by Côme Laffay | February 13, 2023

How to raise funds under Section 4(a)(2)

Section 4(a)(2) allows a company to raise funds from its founding team. This post breaks down the legal aspects of this SEC exemption for startup founders.

Posted by Côme Laffay | February 6, 2023

Philipp Omenitsch breaks down his 2022 Stresscoach exit

Austrian entrepreneur Philipp Omenitsch sold his mental health startup Stresscoach in 2022. Today we discuss his founder journey so that you can better navigate your own.

Posted by Shaun Gold | January 30, 2023

OpenVC Guide: The San Francisco Bay Area Venture Ecosystem

When you think of startup cities and even startups in general, San Francisco immediately comes to mind for most people. And it should be as it’s the world’s number one startup hub. Here are the top investors, acceleratores, and things to know about San Francisco.

Posted by Shaun Gold | January 16, 2023

The Detrimental Mistakes that Plague Start-Ups

Start-up founders need to understand the triangle for success: Innovation, Failure, and Globalization. This triangle is also known as “three business disciplines that can help guide any start-up founder to avoid the detrimental mistakes”.

Posted by Elad Granot | January 8, 2023