Regulation A vs Other Capital Raise Options
Regulation A vs Other Capital Raise Options The JOBS Act of 2012 created and revised various methods for small and emerging companies to raise capital. The updated Reg A, sometimes called “Reg A+,” was split into two tiers and allowed for significantly higher raises (up to $20 million with Tier 1 and up to $50 million with Tier 2) and more flexibility around how and to whom securities can be marketed. Reg A falls into a middle ground between private capital raise options like Reg D, and public options like an Initial Public Offering, but presents its own unique benefits to issuers. Reg A vs Reg D 506 b & 506 c Two major benefits to Reg D over Reg A are the ability to raise capital without a maximum limitation and the eligibility of SEC-registered companies to participate in the exemption. But the primary difference between Regulation A and private offerings under Regulation D is the eligibility of non-accredited investors. While 506 b does allow for up...