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Illinois Crowdfunding Starting Strong in 2017

While it took longer than expected to get here, Crowdfunding for Illinois businesses is now officially up and running and its full steam ahead. To mark the occasion, a joint press conference was held yesterday at local incubator 1871 which I was privileged to be… Read More

Vestlo Lists “First” Intrastate Crowdfunding Offer in Illinois

VestLo is an intrastate crowdfunding platform operating in Illinois. It was set up in 2015 by Howard Orloff and Hector Robles. Anthony Zeoli, a Crowdfund Insider Senior Contributor and Chicago based attorney, has advised the firm on its operation. Zeoli is also the main author… Read More

VestLo Becomes the First to Submit Application to Operate as an Illinois Investment Crowdfunding Platform

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This week, Chicago-based fintech company VestLo announced that it has become the first to submit an application to the Illinois Secretary of State, Securities Division, so that it may register as a “qualified” crowdfunding platform under the new Illinois Intrastate Crowdfunding Exemption. The adopted Illinois Intrastate Crowdfunding Bill creates… Read More

How Good Is Too Good? The Underwriting Risks Of Crowdfunding Real Estate Deals

The awareness and popularity of real estate based equity crowdfunding (i.e. “RECfunds”) continues to grow exponentially. As do the number of real estate crowdfunding portals. RECFunds offer substantial benefits to today’s investors including access to multiple types of projects, smaller barriers to investment, and portfolio… Read More

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