Equity investments that fund and grow innovative new companies in the startup marketplace move the national economy forward and propagate job creation. These types of investments are innately risky capital investment ventures, and not all investors see profitable returns. Additionally, many taxpayers have been unable to participate … Read More
Equity investments that fund the startup marketplace are crucial and necessary in moving the national economy ahead and boosting job creation. However, these investments are innately risky ventures, and lucrative return on investments (ROIs) don't always come to fruition. Until recent years, many taxpayers have been excluded … Read More
Equity investing is an inherently high-risk-high-reward venture, a positive ROI is not guaranteed, and historically not all taxpayers are qualified to participate in the most lucrative investment opportunities. But investments in innovative startups are inarguably essential in moving the national economy forward and contributing to job creation. For … Read More
“Because of this bill, start-ups and small businesses will now have access to a big, new pool of potential investors -- namely, the American people.” - President Barack Obama during the signing of the JOBS Act, April 5, 2012 The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act paved the way … Read More
Crowdfunding has significantly impacted the startup marketplace over the last several years, and there are no signs of its influence slowing down. Crowdfunding has grown into a top-of-the-list mode of equity investing. Equity crowdfunding has become a popular means for startups to share their company name, mission, … Read More
The rise of venture capital investment opportunities on the national and global stage has created a need for early-stage investment platforms. These investment platforms and firms offer a centralized environment for investors to pool venture capital. Early-stage investing firms are already investing in many hopeful and promising … Read More
It’s no secret to anyone looking close enough that startups in the tech industry are growing exponentially. In response to this thriving startup ecosystem, many venture investment groups have been created to aid investors in managing their investment capital. One tech startup company turned investment platform is Carta … Read More
What is a Venture Investment Group? The rise of many venture investment groups or platforms proves and perpetuates the national healthy startup ecosystem. A venture investment group is a centralized pooling of investors that provides startup companies with venture capital. One of the many benefits of joining an … Read More
Employees of startups can find the world of stock options and financing rounds to be overwhelming, which may lead to missed opportunities. Even though QSBS is still a new term to experienced investors, employees of small businesses, and startups. They should familiarize themselves with the tax benefits … Read More
As many American taxpayers and investors familiarize themselves with Qualified Small Business Stock, they may be eager to look towards their own shares or investment opportunities to see where they can reap the benefits of this favorable tax treatment. One of the industries excluded from leveraging Section 1202 … Read More