Archive: accredited investor
Startup Insider: The Evolution of Crowdfunding
By Early Investing on May 16, 2022
Break out the cake and champagne — it’s Regulation Crowdfunding’s sixth anniversary! On May 16, 2016, Regulation Crowdfunding — or Reg CF — went into effect and allowed startups to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding. Reg CF was first made possible by the JOBS Act, which was passed in 2012 and allowed non-accredited investors to invest in startups through crowdfunding. The JOBS Act, Reg CF and crowdfunding all cracked open the world of…
Five Bold Predictions for the Future of Crowdfunding
By Andy Gordon on May 11, 2022
May 16 marks the sixth anniversary of crowdfunding under Regulation Crowdfunding. But it was the JOBS Act of April 2012 that made it possible. Whether you go by 10 years ago or six years ago, crowdfunding has come a long way. …
Expanding the Definition of Accredited Investors
By Adam Sharp on September 1, 2020
This week the SEC expanded its definition of “accredited investor” (AI). Now investment professionals — as well as certain other individuals and groups — can qualify without satisfying the SEC’s income or wealth requirements — $200,000 annual income for the last two years…
Accredited Investors Have the Advantage — For Now
By Adam Sharp on July 7, 2020
Today in America, accredited investors still have a major advantage over non-accredited investors (approximately 92% of America). We can invest in all private startup and company deals, including those on sites like AngelList. These Regulation D deals have no limit on the amount of money the…
Take Advantage of AngelList Funds
By Adam Sharp on January 28, 2020
There are unique fund opportunities on AngelList that can give you exposure to more than 200 top startups with a single investment. Here’s how to take advantage.
2020 Will See a Surge of Accredited Investors
By Andy Gordon on January 22, 2020
The U.S. government is still shutting too many investors out of the startup space. But it seems like things are finally starting to change.
How to Get the Most Out of Your AngelList Account
By Adam Sharp on January 7, 2020
AngelList is an incredible platform for accredited investors, and it’s only gotten better over the years. Here are some tips to get the most out of the platform.
SEC Considers Opening Up “Accredited Investor” Status to More Investors
By Adam Sharp on December 20, 2019
The definition of “accredited investor” may be changing soon. Here’s how this could expand your investment options.
Eight Wishes for Early Investors
By Andy Gordon on December 18, 2019
Now that 2019 is wrapping up, we’re looking ahead to 2020. So here are eight wishes Andy Gordon hopes will come true for early investors everywhere next year.
Tell the SEC to Update Its Definition of “Accredited Investor”
By Adam Sharp on October 11, 2019
Accredited investors still have more startup investing options than everyone else. Let’s change that.
Mailbag: Exploring AngelList, Weighing Seed and Series A Investments
By Early Investing on March 17, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explains how AngelList works and the differences between seed and Series A companies.
Why Accredited Investors Get More Access to Private Deals, How to Evaluate Pot Stocks
By Early Investing on February 17, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team addresses why accredited investors get better access to private deals and how to evaluate pot stocks.