The MEMO below was posted for the industry by CfPA 2024 President, Brian Christie  

MEMORANDUM

TO: All Industry Participants in the Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Industry 

CC: CfPA Board of Directors 

FROM: Brian Christie, President (2024), Crowdfunding Professional Association, 501(c)(6)

DATE: February 16, 2024  

SUBJECT:  CfPA Recommended Best Practice: “Regulated Investment Crowdfunding”  

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Dear Industry Colleague:

I am writing on behalf of the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) to inform you of an industry Recommended Best Practice that was adopted and approved by the CfPA Board of Directors on January 8th, 2024.

The CfPA board recommends that all industry stakeholders hereby use the term 'Regulated Investment Crowdfunding' as an umbrella term and when referring to transactions, activities, and operations that may involve non-accredited investors a...more

Crowdfunding definitely is not easy, but many companies have already proven that it’s certainly worthwhile when done properly. However, startup companies sometimes feel they’re left in limbo with no resources at their disposal. Listen to our latest Mapable USA podcast where Manuj Grover from Public Yield Capital and Kevin Morris from Atlas Road explain how to build a brand and turn your loyal customers into investors to help your company grow, regardless of your size. It’s all about building a community and having an excellent customer service and an overall experienced team to help facilitate the process.

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Are you a startup company wondering if the crowdfunding space is for you? Well, we have good news! The crowdfunding industry is maturing and as such, a larger number of quality deals are out there. But how do they start and what steps should business owners follow for success? How can companies solve the first challenge of crowdfunding: getting your investo...more

We hope this message finds you well and thriving! We are thrilled to bring you the latest update on an event that promises to revolutionize your understanding of crowdfunding and investment – introducing SuperCrowd24!

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Get ready for an immersive experience at the impact crowdfunding event of the year! SuperCrowd24 is designed to connect investors, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts from around the world, all from the comfort of your home.

What to Expect: ✨ 100 Expert Speakers: Learn from the best in the business as 100 industry leaders share their insights and strategies for successful crowdfunding and investment.

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💡 Learn to Invest Like a Pro: Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, SuperCrowd24 offers valuable tips and techniques ...more

It's a wrap! 2023 was a game of chess for investment crowdfunding. Dealflow came under pressure, but investor confidence was strong in terms of average check size and total amount of capital deployed. More established issuers came to the table, and women and minorities ended up being some of the biggest beneficiaries. It seems like the economy is poised for the soft landing the Fed was aiming for which means 2024 should be a great year for RegCF as long as geo-policial events don't take over. Here are a couple of infographics that highlight some of the key points in our 120-page annual report coming out shorty! Contact sales@theccagroup.com If you are interested in the paid report.

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A recent headline in the Boston Business Journal read "Private equity acquisitions of hospitals are bad for patients, Harvard study finds"

Here's a link to the original article: https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2023/12/26/private-equity-hospital-harvard.html

The key finding was "A new study from Harvard Medical School found that private equity acquisitions of hospitals led to worse outcomes for patients." 

Some of the online comments on LinkedIn about this article read:

"Why would that surprise anybody. Private equity does not care about patient satisfaction, quality of care outcomes, or adverse event. They care about the bottom line and they need to make a profit so they will do everything to make a profit without any thought of the patient or the physician."

"Of course, a study wasn't required to state the obvious! A special place in Dante's Inferno 9th circle of HELL exists for predatory private equity firms and those in the C-suite who enable them. It's all about lini...more

Recently, we received a question from an issuer wondering what “direct listing” means. In short, a direct listing, also sometimes referred to as a direct public offering, is an offering in which an issuer raises capital directly from investors without a third-party intermediary like a broker-dealer or funding platform. 

Direct listings can occur in both the public and private markets. In the private market, companies raising capital often do so under JOBS Act exemptions for SEC registration, such as RegA+ or RegD. Companies may opt for a direct listing because it lowers the costs of capital as there are often fewer fees that would otherwise be paid to an intermediary. Issuers can also use a direct listing to allow investors to invest through the issuer’s website, which can prevent investors from being directed to other offerings. This often gives issuers more control over the investment. In contrast, RegCF offerings cannot be conducted without using an SEC-registered int...more

Explore how impact investing equity and debt deals fare against the broader crowdfunding market since May 2022, with insights on median and average funding amounts, and investor preferences.

Reposted from KingsCrowd. Written by Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau.

This week, we compare the median and average amounts invested in impact investing equity and debt deals with the amounts invested in all crowdfunding deals. Our data encompasses every Reg CF and Reg A deals since May 2022.

• For equity deals, the median amount raised by impact deals is higher than that of any deals. This means that investors tend to invest more in impact investing deals.
• However, the average amount invested in impact investing deals is smaller than that in most deals. This is because only four impact deals reached $5 million in funding. This is a small portion of the 20 deals that reached $5 million or more in funding. Five of these deals received $10 million to $50 million in funding.
• Overall, impact invest