Yes, an issuer can run both a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign and a Regulation A+ (Reg A+) campaign at the same time, as long as they comply with the requirements of both regulations.

Reg CF and Reg A+ are both securities offerings that allow companies to raise capital from the general public. However, there are some key differences between the two regulations, such as the amount of money that can be raised, the disclosure requirements, and the eligibility criteria for issuers.

Under Reg CF, issuers can raise up to $5 million in a 12-month period, and they must file certain disclosures with the SEC and provide ongoing updates to investors. Reg A+, on the other hand, allows issuers to raise up to $75 million in a 12-month period, and they must file an offering statement with the SEC and provide ongoing reports to investors.

Issuers must ensure that they comply with the requirements of both regulations, which may involve preparing separate disclosures and reports for each offering. They must also consider how the two offerings may impact each other, such as how investors in one offering may perceive the risks and opportunities of the other offering.

Overall, running both a Reg CF campaign and a Reg A+ campaign at the same time requires careful planning and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Yes, Regulation A+ (Reg A+) was introduced as part of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, which was signed into law in 2012. The JOBS Act was designed to make it easier for small businesses and startups to access capital and grow their businesses by easing some of the regulatory burdens and costs associated with raising capital.

Reg A+ is an enhanced version of the existing Regulation A offering, which was first introduced in the 1930s. Reg A+ expands the scope of the existing Regulation A by allowing companies to raise up to $75 million in a 12-month period from both accredited and non-accredited investors, as compared to the previous limit of $50 million. It also streamlines the offering process, allows for ongoing reporting requirements, and provides preemption of state securities laws.

Reg A+ was intended to provide a more flexible and accessible fundraising option for small and medium-sized businesses, while also providing investors with greater access to investment opportunities. By allowing companies to raise larger amounts of capital from a wider pool of investors, Reg A+ is seen as a way to foster innovation, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth.

Thanks for the great question. With nearly 90 FINRA regulated funding portals and thousands of broker dealers all eligible to facilitate issuers for their crowdfunding raises, you aren't alone in looking for deals that meet certain characteristics (e.g. impact investments). Luckily, there do exist aggregators that collect data about live offerings and sort them into categories. 

KingsCrowd is one such aggregator and you can find companies with live offerings that they've sorted as having "Social Impact" by clicking on this link: https://kingscrowd.com/companies/search/?social_impact=true&status=Active I believe they have a team of analysts that tag issuers with certain labels to make them easier to sort. 

Another place where you can learn more generally about companies operating at the intersection of impact investing and crowdfunding is at the SuperCrowd conference where companies, including impact companies with live offerings, pitch, present, and discuss case studies. It's a major gathering of leaders in this sector and you can find more info here: https://thesupercrowd.com

#impactinvesting #socialimpact @Devin Thorpe @Brian Belley 

According to our data Q2 tends to have the most funded deals of the year. Since most offerings last around 4 months, launching in Q4 might be smart. Of course, there are other factors that play into account like whether the issuer is a startup or established and what geopolitical or macroeconomic events are pressuring investors. 

Yes, there are websites and companies that aggregate crowdfunding deals that are active (as well as other types of deals).

Some of these primary deal aggregators include:

1. KingsCrowd ("Trusted by over 475,000 investors to vet startup investments from 60+ online investment platforms")

2. so.capital ("Equity Crowdfunding, Donation Crowdfunding, NFTs, Alternative Assets")

3. Vincent ("exempt reporting adviser in the alternative investment space")

4. CrowdLustro ("Reg CF, Collectibles, Real Estate, NFTs, & other alternative assets")

5. Alts.co ("alternative assets" -- more than just crowdfunding)

6. Sharky - ("Discover startups like a pro!")

7. Investibule - ("Investibule opens the door to community investments - aggregating opportunities across 30+ platforms.")

For those looking for deals outside the US, there are other aggregators (e.g. CrowdInvest - "Invest in promising start-ups in India from the UK"). As with any service provider, it's important to verify information listed on these sites with information on the site of the funding portal or provided by the issuer. 

Completely different process for the two sorts of offering.

In a Reg CF offering, the Form C is filed with the SEC and the moment it shows up on the EDGAR system, the issuer can start accepting investment commitments on the intermediary's site. The SEC does not review or sign off in any way. That doesn't mean they (and other regulators) aren't looking, though!

In a Reg A offering, the SEC must review and "qualify" the offering before it goes live. (We don't use the term "approve"; the SEC never approves or blesses offerings.) If it's a Tier 1 Reg A offering, the states that the offer will be made into also have to sign off.

In both cases, you can "test the waters" before filing or qualification, but any materials you use to test the waters need to be filed with the SEC.

Regulation A+ (Reg A+) is a set of rules and regulations put in place by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that allows small and medium-sized companies to raise funds from a large number of investors through a mini-IPO process. Reg A+ is an update to the existing Regulation A, which was adopted under the JOBS Act.

Reg A+ allows companies to raise up to $75 million in a 12-month period from both accredited and non-accredited investors, and it allows the securities to be sold to the public, which differs from Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) which has a cap of $5 million in a 12-month period.

The process of Reg A+ is similar to a traditional IPO, but it is less costly and less burdensome for companies, with fewer disclosure requirements and ongoing reporting obligations, but it still requires the companies to file an offering statement with the SEC, and the SEC will review the statement to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations.

Reg A+ is seen as a way for smaller companies to access the public markets, by providing an alternative to traditional IPOs and Reg D, which are typically only available to larger, more established companies. Reg A+ also allows companies to test the waters and gauge investor interest before committing to a full-scale IPO.

In summary, Reg A+ is a new regulation that allows smaller companies to raise capital from a large number of investors through a mini-IPO process, by complying with certain rules and regulations set by the SEC. It allows companies to raise more capital than Reg CF and it has fewer disclosure requirements and ongoing reporting obligations than a traditional IPO. 

As someone who believed in the power of community and collective action to bring about change, I would likely see the benefits of crowdfunding and impact investing. These forms of financing allow individuals to pool their resources together to support causes and businesses that align with their values and beliefs.

Crowdfunding, in particular, has the potential to provide small businesses and startups, particularly those owned by minorities and disadvantaged communities, with access to much-needed capital. This can help to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in these communities, which is vital to achieving true equality and justice.

Impact investing, on the other hand, allows individuals to invest in businesses and projects that not only provide financial returns but also have a positive social and environmental impact. It is a way for people to use their financial resources to promote sustainable development and address pressing global issues such as poverty, climate change, and inequality.

I would also see the potential of crowdfunding and impact investing to provide a way for marginalized communities to take an active role in shaping the economy and society. It empowers people to use their financial resources to promote causes and businesses that align with their values and beliefs, instead of being passive recipients of charity.

In summary, I would see the benefits of crowdfunding and impact investing as a way for individuals to use their financial resources to promote economic justice, sustainable development and empower marginalized communities to shape their own future.

It is difficult to predict exactly how regulated investment crowdfunding will evolve in 2023, as it depends on a variety of factors such as changes in the regulatory environment, technological developments, and market trends. However, here are a few potential developments that could shape the future of regulated investment crowdfunding:

1. Increased use of blockchain technology: Blockchain technology could potentially be used to streamline the crowdfunding process, making it faster and more secure.

2. Development of new regulatory frameworks: Governments around the world may develop new regulatory frameworks to address the unique challenges and opportunities presented by crowdfunding.

3. Growing popularity of alternative forms of financing: Crowdfunding may become more popular as an alternative to traditional forms of financing, such as bank loans or venture capital.

4. Increased competition: As crowdfunding becomes more popular, more platforms may enter the market, leading to increased competition among platforms.

5. Greater focus on investor protection: As the industry evolves, there may be a greater focus on protecting the interests of investors, including through the use of measures such as disclosure requirements and investor education.

Overall, it is likely that regulated investment crowdfunding will continue to grow and evolve in the coming years, with a focus on using technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the process. 

*Written by OpenAI's ChatGPT*