Instructions:

Click on the state below to view links to state “approved” or “proposed” rules below the map.

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States with Crowdinvesting Exemptions
States with Proposed Crowdinvesting Exemptions
Other States

There are several types of crowdfunding campaigns: (charity, debt, equity, and donation and rewards to name a few). The Startup Hour™ will offer rewards and equity campaigns.

This terminology list is not intended to be legal advice, it is intended for general informational purposes and is in alphabetical order.

NEW:REGULATION A+ ANNOUNCED

THE JOBS ACT

SEC PROPOSED RULES

The titles of the bill are:

• TITLE I – REOPENING AMERICAN CAPITAL MARKETS TO EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES
• TITLE II – ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR JOB CREATORS
• TITLE III – CROWDFUNDING
• TITLE IV – SMALL COMPANY CAPITAL FORMATION
• TITLE V – PRIVATE COMPANY FLEXIBILITY AND GROWTH
• TITLE VI – CAPITAL EXPANSION
• TITLE VII – OUTREACH ON CHANGES TO THE LAW

Titles I, V, and VI of the JOBS Act became effective immediately upon enactment.[46] The SEC approved the lifting of the general solicitation ban on July 10, 2013, paving the way for the adoption of Title II.[47] As of April 2015, Title III is awaiting more detailed rulemaking by the SEC.

“The Securities and Exchange Commission released a rulemaking agenda revealing that it plans to finalize the Title III Equity Crowdfunding rules and the Title IV Regulation A+ rules from the JOBS Act by October 2015.”

NOTE: This page is intended for general informational purposes and is not intended to be legal advice.

Learn about Textinvesting™

Textinvesting™ is a new technology coordinates transacting investments down to a few clicks. With Textinvesting™ you can make an investment from your mobile device while sitting on your living room couch.

The Startup Hour™ is excited to launch crowdfunding campaigns. Our portal will launch in the coming weeks.

Coming soon.