The Securities and Exchange Commission finalized rules on Title IV of the JOBS Act, commonly referred to as Regulation A+ or Reg A+, in early 2015. While the old Regulation A exemption had been around for quite some time, few utilized the rule as it was encumbered with costly, and time-consuming, state Blue Sky Review.
Additionally, an issuer of securities under Tier II of Reg A+ may immediately trade the issued securities on an exchange or marketplace.
The state review was removed (for Tier II of Reg A+) and now this exemption is starting to capture some traction – exactly what Congress intended to accomplish.
Regulation A+ facilitates investment crowdfunding for up to $75 million. In March of 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission increased the funding cap of Reg A+ from $50 million to $75 million. An issuer utilizing Tier 1 of Reg A+ may raise up to $20 million.
Both accredited and non-accredited investors may participate in Reg A+ securities offerings.
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SEC Investor Bulletin on Reg A+
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Drafting the Regulation A Offering Statement
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FACT SHEET: Regulation A+, Title IV of the JOBS Act
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The Reg A+ Bombshell: $50M Unaccredited Equity Crowdfunding Title IV takes Center Stage
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The SEC Updates Reg CF, Reg A+ and More. Boosts Reg CF to $5 Million, Reg A+ Increased to $75 Million
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Read more about Reg A+, issuers and offerings, here.