While many angel investors and Venture Capital funds invest in investments that qualify as QSBS, most do not specifically target QSBS as their investment thesis. However, certain investment advisors have set up funds dedicated to investing in QSBS. Read More
QSBS + Stock Options = Maximized Returns If you are an employee or contractor and you have received stock options there are a few questions that are imperative to ask upfront (i) what are the tax effects, (ii) when should I exercise my stock options, (iii) do my … Read More
"Never invest in anything that eats or needs repairing." - Billy Rose Putting Section 1202 QSBS (i.e. qualified small business stock) and convertible note ("QSBS Convertible Note") in the same sentence is a recipe for an "investment needing repaired". If you have stumbled upon this page there are … Read More
If you enjoy investing in small businesses/startups and saving money on taxes then you should learn more about the QSBS exemption, creating tax-free wealth. The couple in the above picture just found out they can save up to 100% on capital gains tax (...they didn't really it's … Read More
Connecticut has a strong innovation ecosystem, starting with world class educational institutions, a thriving venture capital community, and a supportive government. CT Entrepreneur Awards recognize the companies leading the way in CT each year. In 2020, Encapsulate, an early stage company founded in Farmington, CT, won the Scalable … Read More
Help for Entrepreneurs Connecticut Innovations (https://ctinnovations.com/) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm and is the leading source of financing and ongoing support for innovative, growing companies. By offering equity investments, strategic guidance and introductions to valuable partners, we enable promising businesses to thrive. CTNext (https://ctnext.com/) has an array of … Read More
Across the United States Missouri is known for its agricultural footprint. Missouri has the second most farms, 95,200, representing the state as a top provider of soybeans, beef cattle, and a multitude of other sources for our food supply chain. Due to the strategic position and top … Read More
The state of Missouri founded the Missouri Technology Corporation ("MTC"), a state Venture Program, in 2005 as a vehicle to provide capital, resources, and partnerships to entrepreneur innovation in the state of Missouri, fostering long-term economic growth and development. MTC has deployed over $27M in funding through … Read More
Generally, when talking about qualified small business stock (QSBS) someone is referring to the direct investment they made in a small business, stock options, or the founding of a business, but limited partners (LP) in a partnership also qualify. When an LP invests in an investment vehicle … Read More