The JOBS Act and Equity Crowdfunding: Big Opportunities for Small Investors

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Alessandro Ravanetti is co-founder and CMO of Crowd Valley, a global fintech company.

Securities-based crowdfunding is finally here. From May 16, 2016, it’s possible for registered platforms to offer securities under Title III of the JOBS Act, for companies to use crowdfunding to offer and sell securities, and to retail investors to place their money on the next big thing. The number of opportunities arising for retail investors through equity crowdfunding is huge.

The SEC adopted the final rules and forms on October 30, 2015, implementing the new Section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ... (read more)