Investment Crowdfunding Issuers Prove More Resilient than Traditional Companies In the ever-changing business world, longevity is often dictated by access to capital, market demand, and the ability to adapt. Traditional funding models—venture capital, bank loans, and private equity—have long… Learn More How the Crowd Is Filling Venture Capital’s Early-Stage Funding Vacuum When venture capital pulled back from early-stage startups, it left behind more than ghosted pitch decks. It left a hole in the early stage funding landscape—one that institutional money hasn't… Learn More Beyond the Raise: Rethinking Post-Investment Crowdfunding Strategy for Founders and Platforms In the ever-evolving world of investment crowdfunding, success doesn't end when the funding goal is met—it's only the beginning. Yet, one of the most persistent challenges in this space is… Learn More What the SEC Misses in Equity Crowdfunding Data Last week, the SEC released its latest report on equity crowdfunding under Regulation Crowdfunding activity (see release). But its Regulation Crowdfunding numbers rely on Form C-U filings — and issuer… Learn More Why the SEC’s Crowdfunding Report Falls Short — and What CCLEAR Can Do About It This week, the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) released its long-awaited update on investment crowdfunding under the JOBS Act. It’s encouraging to see the Commission acknowledge how… Learn More A Broken Patchwork: Why State-by-State Manual Exemption Fails, and What We Must Do Next The recent release of NASAA’s Principles for SEC Crypto Asset Regulation underscores the growing urgency to bring digital asset markets into compliance—but misses a key point: state-by-state blue sky compliance… Learn More Misfiled and Misunderstood: Why Form C-TR Might Be Your Reg CF Compliance Blind Spot If you're a founder who raised capital under Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) and thought your SEC reporting obligations ended after your campaign closed—or after filing one annual report—you’re not alone.… Learn More The Hidden Compliance Crisis in Reg CF: Why So Many Issuers Are Failing at Form C-AR If your company has raised capital through Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), chances are you've filed a Form C to launch your campaign. But what many issuers don't realize—or overlook—is the… Learn More Why Angel Investors Need to Get on Board with Investment Crowdfunding Reflections from the Angel Capital Association Annual Meeting – April 2025 Yesterday, I had the opportunity to speak at the Angel Capital Association’s Annual Meeting in Denver. As always, the… Learn More CCA Sends Letter to Congress: Support for Investment Crowdfunding Legislation and a Call for Tax Incentives On March 31, 2025, Crowdfund Capital Advisors submitted a letter to the House Financial Services Committee urging strong support for a series of bills aimed at expanding access to capital… Learn More How to Quickly File Your Form C-AR for FREE Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) offers an exciting avenue for startups and small businesses to raise capital directly from the public. However, success in a Reg CF offering comes with certain… Learn More Regulation Crowdfunding is Working—Let’s Build Upon It, Not Tear It Down Today’s congressional hearing on capital formation reinforced an important truth: Regulation Crowdfunding (RegCF) and Regulation A (RegA) are working. These mechanisms are fueling economic growth, creating jobs, and unlocking opportunities… Learn More Posts pagination← 1 2 3 … 16 →