Disintermediation is here to stay. Once you have raised money without financial intermediaries it is hard to go back. Enjoy the disintermediation offered by the JOBS Act. Most startups are still raising some …
Raising Capital Without Broker-Dealers
Most startups are still raising some early-stage capital from friends, family and business associates. They are downloading a variety of useful templates for private placement memorandum, subscription agreements and other …
JOBS Act Exemptions Expanded
Effective March 15, 2021, exempt issuers may raise up to $5 million under Reg CF. Further: a) issuers can now "test the water" to gauge investor interest before an offering; b) accredited investors are not subject to the …
Cannabis Equity Grants
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has authorized the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions. “Offering technical support, regulatory compliance assistance, and assistance with securing the capital …
Is the War on Cannabis coming to an End?
The end of the war on marijuana is within sight... The MORE Act – historic act to decriminalize cannabis, erasing non-violent federal convictions – last week passed in the House by a vote of 228-164 Today 15 states …
Some Non-Accredited Investors will be Accredited in a Few Weeks
The SEC’s new definition of accredited investors includes knowledgeable employees of private funds without regard to assets or income. Qualified professionals also can qualify without actually being accredited. In other …