New Methods of Financing Your Business in the United States

A Strategic Analysis

United States (US) has one of the deepest pools of potential investors of any country. It has more than 33 million total investors, both accredited and non-accredited. It has been reported that over 9 million US households qualify as accredited investors, with a net worth of over &1 million (exclusive of primary residence). It has also been reported that, in US, there are over 700,000 “angel investors” who are willing to invest their own money in ranges of $150,000 to $2 million. This book will describe three new methods of raising capital from US investors which have recently been approved. It also analyzes strategies for successfully implementing these finance methods.

This book is intended for entrepreneurs (both US and international) who are thinking of growing their business with outside capital from US. It will be of importance for all start-up and middle-market companies who are in need of additional capital to grow their businesses.

Contents:

• New Financing Methods:

  • Crowdfunding
  • Marketing the Public Offering Under Rule 506(c)
  • Technical Requirements to Satisfy SEC Rule 506(c)
  • Enhanced Regulation A
  • Summary of US Financing Sources and Choices

• Strategic Considerations:

  • Valuing a Business
  • Strategic Considerations
  • Advanced Planning to Raise Capital
  • Roll-Ups and Acquisitions
  • Negotiating with a Professional Investor

• Appendices:

  • SEC Regulation D
  • Form D to be Filed Under SEC Regulation D
  • Form C Under the Securities Act of 1933
  • Form 1-A Regulation A Offering Statement Under the Securities Act of 1933

Readership: Entrepreneurs, business consultants, attorneys, accountants, advisors to start-up and middle-market companies, angel investors, private equity funds, professors and students of business schools.
Key Features:

• Intended for entrepreneurs who are thinking of growing their business with outside capital from US investors
• Describes three methods of raising capital from US investors and analyzes strategies for successfully implementing these financing methods