Crowdfunding Right Now: Alternatives to Title III of the JOBS Act | Practical Law

Crowdfunding Right Now: Alternatives to Title III of the JOBS Act | Practical Law

This Article summarizes some of the main for-profit crowdfunding methods currently being used in the US. It examines key criticisms of the pending crowdfunding exemption under Title III of the JOBS Act and describes alternative methods being used right now, before the Title III rulemaking is completed. These alternatives include rewards-based crowdfunding, accredited crowdfunding platforms, peer-to-peer lending platforms and intrastate crowdfunding.

Crowdfunding Right Now: Alternatives to Title III of the JOBS Act

Practical Law Article 6-527-2460 (Approx. 9 pages)

Crowdfunding Right Now: Alternatives to Title III of the JOBS Act

by Andrew A. Hecht, Law Offices of Andrew A. Hecht, with Practical Law Corporate & Securities
Published on 16 May 2013USA (National/Federal)
This Article summarizes some of the main for-profit crowdfunding methods currently being used in the US. It examines key criticisms of the pending crowdfunding exemption under Title III of the JOBS Act and describes alternative methods being used right now, before the Title III rulemaking is completed. These alternatives include rewards-based crowdfunding, accredited crowdfunding platforms, peer-to-peer lending platforms and intrastate crowdfunding.