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The federal JOBS Act, signed into law
a few months and designed to make funding more available for startups and new businesses has created a stir – particularly as it applies to crowdfunding. But do the companies that could benefit understand the details?
“Objectively, there’s been a lot of talk about the new status and how it will help small companies access capital, but there hasn’t been a lot of candid talk about what that status really means,” says Washington D.C. attorney and author Andrew Sherman.
Sherman, who wrote Raising Capital: Get the Money You Need to Grow Your Business, joins My Venture Pad and TriNet for an exclusive live webinar on Aug. 8 to explain the legislation in the context of the economic environment and what it means for your emerging small business. Sherman, a partner in the firm of Jones Day, is a recognizated international authority on the legal and strategic issues affecting small and growing companies.
Businesses historically weren’t allowed to raise equity under crowdfunding models. You only could take donations, Sherman says, but now there is an ability to raise money in a crowdfunding situation.
In the webinar, he’ll be looking at trends in the capital markets, issues around access to capital, and how the act may influence strategies. He’ll also discuss the state of venture capital and angel funding today and share an objective view of the private equity markets and what options are available to small businesses.
As Sherman wrote in Raising Capital, whether your business is just a gleam in your eye, a new operation or a full-fledged firm, you’ll never experience real growth without a substantial infusion of cash. This free webinar should help open doors. Register now.
