Following up with private investors (new shareholders, or members) is key to continued success. It’s also a great way to keep them from calling once a week to check on company progress.
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According to Reg D rules, Issuers (companies raising capital) are responsible for verifying investor suitability. This process establishes whether they’re a qualified investor as an accredited investor, as described in Rule 501 of Reg D. We have used the following method for verifying accredited investors, since most of our staff started working with Reg D in 1998. It
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Regulation D State Filings Within 15 days after receiving your first investment capital you will need to file a Reg D (“Form D”) notice with the SEC and the State of residence of the investor(s) who invested. Some states require pre-filing before approaching investors. This is typically a copy of your Form D, along with
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Preparing a Regulation D securities sale involves seven steps to raising capital: 1. A Great Business Idea. 2. A Great Business Plan: A full copy of the business plan should be included in the PPM (see below) as an Exhibit. See sample business plans. 3. Investment Layout & Disclosure Documents: Most entrepreneurs are not experts at raising capital,
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As you start lining up meetings to get the funding your startup needs, you’re no doubt stressing about the day of the pitch. Bill Gurley from Benchmark says “Venture capital is not even a home-run business. It’s a grand-slam business.” So, is your pitch a grand-slam, and is your pitch deck setting you up for success? We
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