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I've seen a lot of traditional investors giving uniformed advice about micro angel investing lately.
Most of them are completely oblivious to what's actually happening in the market.
What's going on? I'll tell you
Most of them are completely oblivious to what's actually happening in the market.
What's going on? I'll tell you
These investors often talk about "deal flow" and "introductions" as part of a process.
That's a giveaway that they don't know what's happening in the online capital raising industry.
Even worse, they may be refusing to acknowledge it.
That's a giveaway that they don't know what's happening in the online capital raising industry.
Even worse, they may be refusing to acknowledge it.
Reg CF and Reg A+ are securities exemptions that allow non-accredited investors to invest in startups.
Last year, startups raised $240m using Reg CF, and the average raise was $300k.
Startups are forecasted to raise $500m this year (!) https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2021/01/170982-239-million-was-raised-using-reg-cf-during-2020-amount-could-double-in-2021/
Last year, startups raised $240m using Reg CF, and the average raise was $300k.
Startups are forecasted to raise $500m this year (!) https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2021/01/170982-239-million-was-raised-using-reg-cf-during-2020-amount-could-double-in-2021/
Platforms like @Wefunder, @joinrepublic, @StartEngineLA and @netcapital host Reg CF campaigns.
These platforms *are* the deal flow, and no introductions are required.
Investors are able to buy shares online.
These platforms *are* the deal flow, and no introductions are required.
Investors are able to buy shares online.
Deal research firms like @KingsCrowdTech are helping investors evaluate deals across platforms.
And some Reg CF issuers have already gone public to @Nasdaq.
https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/cnsp/
And some Reg CF issuers have already gone public to @Nasdaq.
https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/cnsp/
Yes, investing is startups is risky, and you would be smart to diversify your investments.
But to pretend that retail investors don't deserve this opportunity is highly elitist and un-American.
But to pretend that retail investors don't deserve this opportunity is highly elitist and un-American.
Reg CF and Reg A+ allow companies to turn their customers, fans and followers into investors.
And the caps are increasing to $5m and $75m, respectively, in March.
These factors are drawing higher quality companies into the ecosystem right now.
And the caps are increasing to $5m and $75m, respectively, in March.
These factors are drawing higher quality companies into the ecosystem right now.
And that creates opportunity for retail investors.
Some of the best founders are already moving away from Seed-stage VCs, and leaning into the Reg CF and Reg A+ ecosystem.
A handful of VCs know this and feel threatened.
Some of the best founders are already moving away from Seed-stage VCs, and leaning into the Reg CF and Reg A+ ecosystem.
A handful of VCs know this and feel threatened.
And they're trying to dissuade everyday Americans from getting in on the action. Don't listen to them.
Do your research, don't invest more than you can afford to lose, and diversify your investments.
The renaissance of the retail investor is NOW.
Do your research, don't invest more than you can afford to lose, and diversify your investments.
The renaissance of the retail investor is NOW.
