Attempting to raise capital without considering how investors might value your company could set you back months, if not years, on your fundraising journey, and it’s a mistake we’ve seen countless startups make when raising capital for the first time. The CPVS™ custom valuation estimate is a key feature of our capital planning process that…
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Whether you’re developing a revolutionary app or launching a groundbreaking product, having the right funding strategy is essential to fuel your growth and turn your ideas into reality. In this blog post, we will explore the various fundraising options available to startups and provide guidance on how to choose the one that best aligns with your business goals and objectives.
Broker-dealers are an important element of the fundraising process, and selecting the right one is crucial to your success. Some states require issuers to work with a broker-dealer.
The LSI Blog features an interview with Scott Huennekens, the keynote speaker at the 2021 Emerging Medtech Summit, discussing his career, his “Go, go, go” philosophy.
RegTech are the various technology solutions to improve compliance through efficiency, allowing companies to keep up with evolving regulations.
We take for granted that we can easily trade stocks online, move them between brokers, and automatically receive dividends and shareholder communications. The recent rapid growth of private placements has pushed the need for similar infrastructure in the private markets.
Regulation A+ may finally be starting to get the media exposure it deserves. This story includes Cityzenith ‘s Reg A+ raise mentioned side-by-side with celebrity-backed venture funds.
Here’s another example of how individual investors in the online equity market (such as Reg A+) use different criteria than traditional VCs. It’s an unwritten rule that VCs don’t want to see more than 2 or 3 founders. But individual startup investors don’t seem to be bothered by that.
With the democratization of the capital markets, Main Street investors are wanting to find out how to get in on all the various opportunities that Wall Street investors have access to.
Valuations Are at Record Highs
Valuations are at record highs, thanks to strong IPO exits, broader economic recovery, and growing participation by nontraditional investors. Don’t sell yourself short—your company may well be worth far more than your balance sheet would indicate.