September 25, 2026
Follow the Money: How Big Are the Private Capital Markets?
For the last three weeks, I have been building a foundation. I started by introducing The Market You Don’t See, because I believe one of the most important parts of our financial system remains one of the least understood. Then we went back to the period before the JOBS Act, when much of private capital […]
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January 7, 2022
Private Securities and Crowdfunding Surge is Forecast to Continue in 2022
This article was written by our KorePartners at Rialto Markets. View the original post here. Crowdfunding had another record year in 2021 and is forecast to soar even higher in 2022. According to Pitchbook data, global crowdfunding exploded from $8.61 billion in 2020 to $113.52 billion last year – a 1,021% increase. The US market alone […]
KorePartner, Regulation, Secondary Markets
January 5, 2022
How Have the JOBS Act Exemptions Impacted Company Founders?
Since the JOBS Act was passed in 2012, it has been easier for company founders to raise money with exemptions like Reg CF and Reg A+, changing the landscape of private capital investments. The JOBS Act provides exemptions from registration for private companies raising money with key benefits, like: Ability to keep the company […]
Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Regulation, SEC
December 13, 2021
The Evolution of Reg A+
During the recent Dare to Dream KoreSummit, David Weild IV, the Father of the JOBS Act, spoke about companies going from public to private, access to capital Reg A+, the future of small businesses raising capital, and the future of the broker-dealer system. The following blog summarizes his keynote address and what Wield believes will […]
Broker Dealer, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Regulation, SEC
December 6, 2021
Has RegA+ Killed the IPO?
Has RegA+ Killed the IPO? Regulation A+ gives issuers the ability to raise $75 million in crowdfunding while remaining private. With RegA+ benefiting both companies and investors, does this mean the death of IPOs? RegA+, part of the JOBS Act, allows companies to raise funds through the general public, not just accredited investors. […]
Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Regulation, Secondary Markets
December 6, 2021
Has RegA+ Killed the IPO?
Has RegA+ Killed the IPO? Regulation A+ gives issuers the ability to raise $75 million in crowdfunding while remaining private. With RegA+ benefiting both companies and investors, does this mean the death of IPOs? RegA+, part of the JOBS Act, allows companies to raise funds through the general public, not just accredited investors. […]
Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Regulation, Secondary Markets
December 1, 2021
End to End for RegCF
When the JOBS Act was signed into law in 2012, it brought about many changes in the private capital markets, namely, the dramatic increase in the availability of capital from more expansive pools of investors. Later on, 2016 saw Regulation Crowdfunding, also known as Title III or RegCF, go live. At that point, US-based issuers […]
Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Compliance, FINRA, Regulation, SEC
December 1, 2021
End to End for RegCF
When the JOBS Act was signed into law in 2012, it brought about many changes in the private capital markets, namely, the dramatic increase in the availability of capital from more expansive pools of investors. Later on, 2016 saw Regulation Crowdfunding, also known as Title III or RegCF, go live. At that point, US-based issuers […]
Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Compliance, FINRA, Regulation, SEC
November 17, 2021
An Overview of Digital Securities for the Private Capital Market
Understanding digital securities begin with blockchain, distributed ledger technology that has revolutionized the way records and information are stored. Rather than data being stored in a central database, blockchain technology works because the data is continually appended and verified by many participants. This gives blockchain strength and security because it makes it significantly more challenging […]
Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Digital Securities, Regulation, Security Token
November 17, 2021
An Overview of Digital Securities for the Private Capital Market
Understanding digital securities begin with blockchain, distributed ledger technology that has revolutionized the way records and information are stored. Rather than data being stored in a central database, blockchain technology works because the data is continually appended and verified by many participants. This gives blockchain strength and security because it makes it significantly more challenging […]
Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Digital Securities, Regulation, Security Token
November 12, 2021
What are the Benefits of Digital Securities for Issuers and Investors?
With the emergence and development of blockchain technology, digital securities have seen wider adoption by investors and investment firms. Arising from the need for protection against fraud and as a way for investors to ensure asset ownership, digital securities are a digital representation of traditional securities and follow the same regulatory rules. Since their first […]
Blockchain, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Compliance, Digital Securities, FINRA, Fintech, Regulation, SEC
November 12, 2021
What are the Benefits of Digital Securities for Issuers and Investors?
With the emergence and development of blockchain technology, digital securities have seen wider adoption by investors and investment firms. Arising from the need for protection against fraud and as a way for investors to ensure asset ownership, digital securities are a digital representation of traditional securities and follow the same regulatory rules. Since their first […]
Blockchain, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Compliance, Digital Securities, FINRA, Fintech, Regulation, SEC
November 10, 2021
What is the Difference Between the Public and Private Capital Markets?
The public and private capital markets work differently, but both sectors play essential roles in supporting economic growth. Companies raise funds for long-term growth and acquisitions in the public capital market, usually through debt instruments like bonds or stock, while private companies raise capital through private investments. This article provides an overview of the […]
Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Regulation, SEC, Secondary Markets
November 10, 2021
What is the Difference Between the Public and Private Capital Markets?
The public and private capital markets work differently, but both sectors play essential roles in supporting economic growth. Companies raise funds for long-term growth and acquisitions in the public capital market, usually through debt instruments like bonds or stock, while private companies raise capital through private investments. This article provides an overview of the […]
Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Regulation, SEC, Secondary Markets
November 5, 2021
How KoreChain Helps Companies Raise Capital Compliantly
Recently, KoreConX’s CEO Oscar Jofre was a guest on Fintech.TV’s Digital Asset Report to discuss the KoreChain Infrastructure. Watch the full video on YouTube. What is KoreChain? The KoreChain infrastructure is a blockchain technology that can be leveraged by companies qualified with the SEC to help them raise capital. It is the first fully […]
Blockchain, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, KoreChain
November 5, 2021
How KoreChain Helps Companies Raise Capital Compliantly
Recently, KoreConX’s CEO Oscar Jofre was a guest on Fintech.TV’s Digital Asset Report to discuss the KoreChain Infrastructure. Watch the full video on YouTube. What is KoreChain? The KoreChain infrastructure is a blockchain technology that can be leveraged by companies qualified with the SEC to help them raise capital. It is the first fully […]
Blockchain, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, KoreChain
November 3, 2021
What is an NFT?
A non-fungible token, more commonly known as NFTs, is a unique cryptographic asset that cannot be replicated and stored on a blockchain. By definition, fungibility is when an asset can be exchanged with more of the same good or asset–think of a dollar that can be easily exchanged into pennies or nickels and retain the same value. […]
Blockchain, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, SEC, Security Token
November 3, 2021
What is an NFT?
A non-fungible token, more commonly known as NFTs, is a unique cryptographic asset that cannot be replicated and stored on a blockchain. By definition, fungibility is when an asset can be exchanged with more of the same good or asset–think of a dollar that can be easily exchanged into pennies or nickels and retain the same value. […]
Blockchain, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, SEC, Security Token
October 27, 2021
Cannabis: An Emerging Market for RegA+
Despite remaining illegal at the federal level, the idea of legalizing cannabis is continuing to gain public acceptance, especially in recent years. As of April 2021, 35 states have made medical marijuana legal, with 18 of them legalizing it recreationally. This growth has been tremendous, raising the industry’s value to over $13 billion and directly supporting […]
Capital Markets, Capital Raising, CapTable, KoreProtocol, Regulation
October 27, 2021
Cannabis: An Emerging Market for RegA+
Despite remaining illegal at the federal level, the idea of legalizing cannabis is continuing to gain public acceptance, especially in recent years. As of April 2021, 35 states have made medical marijuana legal, with 18 of them legalizing it recreationally. This growth has been tremendous, raising the industry’s value to over $13 billion and directly supporting […]
Capital Markets, Capital Raising, CapTable, KoreProtocol, Regulation
October 25, 2021
$1 Billion Raised Through RegCF
It seems 2021 is the year where we continue to break new ground for the JOBS Act, and today marks a momentous milestone in its history. Fundamentally, the act was designed to empower businesses and democratize capital. Not only has it succeeded in this goal, but it has also allowed companies to create jobs and […]
Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Regulation, SEC