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What 3 New SEC Rules Mean for Investors and Businesses in the Online Private Markets

The online private markets have become a disruptive tool for companies of all sizes seeking funding. In 2016 the JOBS Act empowered private companies to raise capital online through Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), sometimes called equity crowdfunding. Four years later, companies with successful Re...

How to Launch a Startup When You Don't Live in Silicon Valley

The United States is home to 40% of the world’s “unicorns”, startups that are valued at over a billion dollars. Many of these companies are located in either the Bay Area and New York. However, there are entrepreneurs with big ideas all over the country, outside of these coastal hubs and off the bea...

6 Strategies for a Successful Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

6 Strategies for a Successful Equity Crowdfunding Campaign Raising capital through Reg CF (also known as equity crowdfunding) is gaining traction. Since 2016, over $300 million has been raised through Reg CF offerings, according to CrowdWise. As more and more startups list offerings on online fundin...

3 things you need to know about marketing your Equity Crowdfunding offering

Do You Have What it Takes to Start Your Own Business?

Thinking about starting your own business and wondering if you have what it takes? Read on to see if you share these key personality traits with top entrepreneurs:

Do you ever wonder why some fundraising campaigns take off like magic?

Do you ever wonder why some fundraising campaigns seem to take off like magic, while others fail? These are the key factors that the most successful campaigns have in common:

3 Important Facebook Ad Tips for Marketing Your Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

In a previous post I explained the importance of marketing your Equity Crowdfunding campaign. Social media marketing is one of the most important aspects of any campaign, and Facebook’s advertising platform is incredibly sophisticated in terms of targeting just the right potential investors for your...

How I Maxed Out My First Equity Crowdfunding Raise

Entrepreneur Spotlight: An Interview with Chris Lustrino of KingsCrowd

The Top 3 Benefits of Equity Crowdfunding to Entrepreneurs and Investors

Regulation Crowdfunding, or “Reg CF” of the JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) allows startups and small companies to raise capital from anyone, not just accredited investors. As a result, ordinary people whose income or net worth don’t meet the SEC's standards of accreditation are able to p...

3 common mistakes to avoid when launching an equity crowdfunding campaign

Kathy Kraysler CMO, ValueSetters

Four Ways to Market Your Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

Kathy Kraysler ValueSetters CMO You’ve built a killer offering page, produced a dazzling video, and launched your campaign on an equity crowdfunding platform. Now it’s time to sit back and watch the investments come rolling in, right?

7 Crucial Steps of an Equity Crowdfunding Campaign