Strictly Business
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
Strictly Business
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
The Corporate Transparency Act Will Have a Large Impact on Startups
Passed by Congress on Jan. 1, 2021, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA) requires certain businesses formed in or registered to do business in the United States to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The CTA requires reporting companies to report to FinCEN the name, date of birth, current address, and unique identifying number (from an acceptable identification document such as a driver’s license or passport) for each applicant and beneficial owner.
SEC Proposes Overhaul of Cybersecurity Regulations for Private Fund Advisers
On February 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a new proposed rule that would overhaul the cybersecurity regulations for registered investment advisers, registered investment companies, and funds. This post focuses on the provisions that impact private fund advisers.
Summary of the SEC’s New Proposed Rules Impacting Private Funds
On February 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed significant changes to, and expansion of, regulations of advisers to private funds. he new proposed rules are the most significant changes to the regulation of private fund advisers since SEC's rules requiring them to register became effective in 2012. This post summarizes the proposal.
The New Integration Framework under the Securities Act Gives Companies Raising Capital More Options
Recently adopted SEC regulations overhauling the integration rules and safe harbors will be helpful to companies raising capital.
Understanding the Key Features of a Convertible Note Offering
Because a startup investor’s strategy is fundamentally high-risk high-reward, convertible notes look much different than a traditional bank loan to a small business. Therefore, the deal terms of a convertible note offering differ significantly from more traditional forms of debt financing and are more negotiable and less standardized.
What is a Private Placement Memorandum?
A Private Placement Memorandum, or "PPM," is a disclosure document often used in connection with a private offering of securities. This article explains why a PPM is commonly used and overviews what is typically included in a PPM.
