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What is Regulation Crowdfunding?

Last Updated: Mar 16, 2021 06:47

Regulation Crowdfunding is the name given to the process whereby anybody (the crowd) invest in a company in exchange for its securities.

It is a new capital raising and investing method. Regulation crowdfunding (Reg CF) enables startups and small businesses to raise up to $5 million per year from non-accredited and accredited investors, through funding portals. Non-accredited investors are considered all individuals with an income lower than $200 K/year.

In the US to be considered an accredited investor, one must have a net worth of at least one million US dollars, excluding the value of one's primary residence, or have income at least $200,000 each year for the last two years (or $300,000 combined income if married) and have the expectation to make the same amount this year.

Starting May, 16 2016 when the Regulation Crowdfunding became active, non-accredited investors can be shareholders.

Investing in startups and early-stage businesses involve risks including illiquidity, lack of dividends, loss of investment and dilution. If you choose to invest in businesses displayed on this portal, you need to be aware and accept that (1) you should invest money you can afford to lose, (2) the stock purchased is restricted, that is such asset is highly illiquid, (3) even if the business is successful, you might not receive any cash return on your investment for years, (4) ordinary events in the life of the firm can cause your ownership percentage to decline, and (5) investments in early-stage companies, should be done only under a larger investment plan whereby the vast majority of the capital is placed in safer, more liquid assets. You only will be allowed to invest with truCrowd after you have registered and completed the educational requirements. Read the full Risk Warning
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Important Message

TruCrowd, Inc. a Delaware Corporation, is a funding portal (CRD# 283063) member of FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC file number: 007-00015) and operates only those sections of this website where Regulation CF Crowdfunding offerings are made. TruCrowd, Inc. does not operate those sections of this Website where (a) Regulation A+, or D offerings are made, or (b) any other types of offerings other than Regulation CF Crowdfunding offerings are made. TruCrowd, Inc. neither makes any recommendation regarding, nor is providing any advice with respect to, any company or offering discussed in this communication.

TruCrowd Services, LLC, an Illinois LLC, is NOT a member of FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), is not registered with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) to operate Regulation CF Crowdfunding Portals, is not a Broker/Dealer or an Investment Adviser and does not engage in the operation of any Regulation CF Crowdfunding Portals or offerings. TruCrowd Services, LLC does operate sections of this Website on which Regulation A+ and Regulation D offerings are made. TruCrowd Services, LLC neither makes any recommendation regarding, nor is providing any advice with respect to, any company or offering discussed in this communication.

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