Securities Law
Capital raising, prospectus exemptions, investor categories, and the regulatory framework governing private and public offerings in Canada and the United States.
Securities law governs how companies raise money from investors and the disclosure obligations that come with it. Whether you are a founder raising your first round or an investor evaluating an offering memorandum, understanding the regulatory framework is essential before you proceed.
Who you can raise money from depends entirely on how your investors are classified under Canadian securities law.
The accredited investor, offering memorandum, FFBA, and crowdfunding exemptions — how private companies raise money legally in Canada.
Articles covering U.S. federal and New York-specific securities law. These are in development — outlines and key resources are available now.
The Securities Act of 1933, the Exchange Act, Regulation D, Reg A+, and Reg CF — the essentials for private companies raising capital in the U.S.
Federal Reg D exemptions plus New York's powerful Martin Act enforcement framework — what issuers need to know.
More Securities Articles Coming
Topics in development include:
→ What is a Term Sheet? How to Read One as a Founder (Canada/USA)
→ Cap Tables: What They Are and How to Maintain One
→ SAFE Agreements and Convertible Notes (Canada/USA comparison)
→ Cross-Border Offerings: Raising Capital in Both Canada and the U.S.
→ Offering Memorandums in Ontario: What Must Be Included
→ Regulation A+ in the U.S.: The Mini-IPO Framework
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