JOBS Act
law intended to encourage funding of United States small businesses
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Videos Mentioning JOBS Act
Andy Bromberg - Startup Investor School Day 4
Y Combinator
Legislation passed in 2012 that significantly changed the early-stage funding ecosystem, including exemptions for venture funds and enabling general solicitation and equity crowdfunding.
Jeff Clavier and Andrea Zurek - Startup Investor School Day 3
Y Combinator
Legislation that enables non-accredited investors to participate in startup investing through syndicates.
E56: Constitution DAO, Rittenhouse trial coverage, private sector efficiency vs the government
All-In Podcast
Passed in 2008 during a market crash to encourage capital formation, it included changes to LLC rules and mandated SEC certification tests for private market investing.
Danae Ringelmann at Startup School SV 2014
Y Combinator
Legislation that Indiegogo was involved with, and which, when changed, could allow for equity crowdfunding.
David Lee at Startup School NY 2014
Y Combinator
Legislation that has expanded financing options for startups, particularly through crowdfunding.
The Random Show #25
Tim Ferriss
Legislation that is changing regulations around private markets and could affect average investors.
Startup Investor School Day 4 Live Stream
Y Combinator
Underrated legislation in the history of fundraising that led to massive changes, including exemptions for venture funds and general solicitation (506 C offerings).
Know Why You're Starting a Company - Danae Ringelmann of Indiegogo
Y Combinator
Legislation that was part of its passage, which Indiegogo was involved in, and which may enable equity crowdfunding in the future.
Ron Conway at Startup School 2012
Y Combinator
Legislation mentioned as facilitating crowdsourcing by removing legal confusion.