Crowdfunding Ecosystem

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Posted 1/6/2021 The Cannon Acquires Investment Marketplace, LetsLaunch to Bring Capital and Connectivity to the Innovation Community

The Cannon, a Work America Capital portfolio company, innovation ecosystem builder and entrepreneurial hub, today announced it has completed the acquisition and integration of crowdfunding and community connector LetsLaunch in a transaction that was announced in fall 2020.

Posted 12/16/2020 Study claims a successful crowdfunding campaign helps secure VC... (1)

Running a successful equity crowdfunding campaign can make it more likely that a firm will go on to secure venture capital (VC) financing, research claims. Crowdfunding campaigns are a popular way for peer-to-peer lenders to raise funds and a study by Dr... #AssetzCapital #CapitalRise #crowdfunding

Posted 12/16/2020 Will crowdfunding ultimately replace traditional angel, seed round venture capital? | WRAL TechWire

Exponential growth rate makes some wonder if crowdfunding will eventually replace the need for angel groups and early stage venture capitalists. Will innovation in the US be fueled virtually by micro

Posted 12/3/2020 New equity crowdfunding platform launched in Israel - ISRAEL21c

Online investment platform offers early-stage opportunities in Israeli property, construction, education, medicine and financial technology startups.

Posted 11/16/2020 SEC Announces Amendments to Crowdfunding Regulations

The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) announced today that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amended rules governing crowdfunding under both Regulation A and Regulation Crowdfunding. The CfPA has provided guidance to the SEC regarding these changes since before the bipartisan passage of the governing JOBS Act in 2012.

Posted 11/9/2020 (Press release) SEC Harmonizes and Improves “Patchwork” Exempt Offering Framework

Rule amendments harmonize registration exemptions, eliminating complexity and facilitating access to capital and investment while preserving or enhancing important investor protections

Posted 11/9/2020 Black entrepreneurs are turning to crowdfunding for financing

Crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe have become an alternative to securing bank loans.

Posted 11/9/2020 The SEC Just Made Crowdfunding Way More Interesting for Small Startups

Thanks to an update in the rules by the SEC, small companies can raise up to $5 million in the same way hardware startups can raise millions on Kickstarter, but instead of delivering a product, these Regulation Crowdfunding companies deliver profits or equity.

Posted 11/9/2020 SEC Votes to Harmonize and Improve “Patchwork” Exempt Offering Framework | Lexology

On November 2, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), by a 3 - 2 vote, amended certain rules under the Securities Act of 1933…

Posted 9/8/2020 Is Crowdfunding A Good Option For Businesses During The Pandemic?

Crowdfunding, it appears, is still going strong and backers are eager to support their favorite projects or businesses.