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Devin Thorpe
Devin Thorpe @devinthorpe published: 11/15/2026 3:24:51 AM

Honeycomb Credit’s Closing Is a Tragedy for Main Street

The loss of two vital lending platforms exposes a profound gap in small-business finance—and demands action from investors, founders and policymakers.

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Which private-market data points are most useful when comparing equity crowdfunding offerings?

The first thing that I see investors get wrong all the time when evaluating equity crowdfunding investments is that they automatically assume that a fantastic company will make a great investment.

A great company and a great investment can be two completely different things.

As W...

What should a small business prepare for a crowdfunding portal’s issuer qualification process?

Link got broken.  Issuer Readiness Checklist:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YhCIjL_WCzTYf2Nm3QZr8-zf_VCXCiY_136UrtfILJU/edit?usp=sharing

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What should a small business prepare for a crowdfunding portal’s issuer qualification process?

1. A list of 100 people's email addresses who have confirmed to you (the potential issuer) that they are as committed to the success of your venture as you are and can supply either time, talent or treasure to help you. 

2. Whatever financial review your raise requires from ...

Benji Jones
Benji Jones @BenjiJones answered: Nov 11

When should a North Carolina business consider intrastate crowdfunding instead of Reg CF?

Rarely would I recommend NC PACES over Regulation CF, particularly now that the limited offering path in NC has sunsetted.  

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