Does the SEC regulate crowdfunding?

Regulation Crowdfunding enables eligible companies to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding. The rules: require all transactions under Regulation Crowdfunding to take place online through an SEC-registered intermediary, either a broker-dealer or a funding portal.

Can corporations use crowdfunding?

Corporations. A corporation is a valid choice as an entity to utilize for a business capitalized using equity crowdfunding.

Are crowdfunding platforms regulated?

Regulated crowdfunding enables eligible companies to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulates, which investors and issuers can participate and how portal operators should conduct business and adhere to reporting requirements.

Who can use crowdfunding?

Broadly speaking there are three categories of those who can use crowdfunding for their venture: Those looking to raise equity: they can use a crowdfunding platform to pitch their idea/business and raise money for start-ups or established businesses by selling shares in the company.

Is crowdfunding considered FinTech?

FinTech Crowdfunding Platforms that allow a collection of individuals to provide monetary contributions for projects or companies provisioned in the form of equity. It is a platform for startups to raise money online, recruit and apply to incubators.

What is SEC equity crowdfunding?

Equity crowdfunding, also referred to as Regulation Crowdfunding by the SEC, is the process of using an online platform to raise funds from the public to finance a project or private business.

How many types of crowdfunding are there?

Depending on your needs and goals, you can run three different types of crowdfunding campaigns in India. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)regulates crowdfunding campaigns and the websites that host these campaigns.

What are some examples of crowdfunding?

Examples of successful crowdfunding sites

• Kickstarter. Kickstarter is a rewards-based donation platform that has been helping companies raise money since 2009.
• GoFundMe.
• LendingClub.
• Indiegogo.

What is equity crowdfunding platform?

Equity crowdfunding is a form of crowdfunding where entrepreneurs offer equity in their ventures in exchange for their campaign supporter’s investment, providing the potential to combine some of the benefits of crowdfunding with a funding structure similar to traditional equity funding options.

What is the rule 300 series of Regulation Crowdfunding?

The Rule 300 series of Regulation Crowdfunding contains rules applicable to broker-dealers and funding portals (“intermediaries”). Question 300.1: Can an intermediary have a financial interest in an issuer?

What is the FINRA Rule 200 for funding portals?

We also note that The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) Funding Portal Rule 200 and FINRA Rule 2210 include certain content standards with respect to communications with the public for funding portals and broker-dealers, respectively.

Is the broker-dealer or funding portal registered with the SEC?

The broker-dealer or funding portal must be registered with the SEC and be a member of FINRA. To check registration status and additional information on broker-dealers, visit FINRA’s BrokerCheck .

How do I register as a crowdfunding intermediary?

A crowdfunding intermediary must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a broker or as a funding portal and become a member of a national securities association (FINRA). The following crowdfunding intermediaries are registered with the SEC as funding portals and are funding portal members of FINRA.