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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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2025 Investment Crowdfunding Report: The Future of Private Market Investing Is Here

2025 Investment Crowdfunding Report: Capital Markets Are Evolving—Are You Ready? Capital markets move in cycles, with peaks and valleys shaping investment trends. As venture capital remains sluggish, investment crowdfunding is…

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How a U.S. Version of the UK’s EIS/SEIS Could Unlock Billions for Startups

For decades, early-stage capital formation in the U.S. has been constrained by access, risk, and investor incentives. While venture capital and angel networks support a fraction of startups, the vast…

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The Rise of Influvestors: How Social Media is Disrupting Investment and Marketing

For decades, two forces controlled consumer behavior and capital markets: Madison Avenue dictated traditional marketing, crafting polished ad campaigns that shaped what people bought. Wall Street analysts from Citibank, Goldman…

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