March 7, 2013 @ 8:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

International legal power house BakerHostetler released an executive alert today regarding the Jobs Act and the various components of the legislation including crowdfunding.  The release commented on: 1. Rule 506(c) and Broker-Dealer Registration Exemption a. The Old Rule 506 and Intermediaries b. The New Rule 506(c) and the New Intermediaries 2. Crowdfund Investing and Funding… Read More

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November 23, 2012 @ 4:44 am By GrowthBusiness  |  

There’s no doubt that the rise of crowdfunding has enabled businesses and projects to previously untapped wells of finance, but how well protected are investors? Crowdfunding, in its current guise, ranges from equity investing, to debt provision, to incentive backing. However, the concept is still shrouded in mystery when it comes to regulation. It’s hard… Read More

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October 23, 2012 @ 7:01 am By JD Alois  |  

While crowdfunding is not a new concept, it is getting a lot of media attention nowadays. Crowdfunding is evolving and new crowdfunding platforms provide an excellent tool for financing different projects, whether these are art projects, game or hardware/device development or even equity financing. Yet the use of these new platforms and practices needs to… Read More

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October 22, 2012 @ 7:54 am By JD Alois  |  

In theory, crowdfunding appears to be a great way for people with good ideas to take advantage of the Internet. Throw your idea online and a slew of like-minded investors will give you money to bring your idea to fruition. Artists have been doing it successfully for a few years on Kickstarter to fund creative… Read More

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October 22, 2012 @ 3:32 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunded projects are wise to keep detailed records.  Records help insulate project owners from legal liability. Failure is an Option Fully-funded, rewards-based crowdfunded projects can fail.  For example, a game project called “Haunts: The Manse Macabre” exceeded its funding goal on Kickstarter.  It raised $29,000 to make an online game.  It told backers (people who… Read More

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October 4, 2012 @ 1:38 am By JD Alois  |  

Whether you are an artist or an entrepreneur, there has probably been a time when you’ve considered starting a crowdfunding campaign to help fund your next venture. Crowdfunding campaigns have helped start many creative, scientific and political projects but what do you need to know before starting your own crowdfunding initiative? The Origins of Crowdfunding… Read More

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