May 23, 2022Can Cannabis Companies Use RegCF?In recent years, public perception of cannabis is gaining positive momentum. As of April 2021, 35 states have made medical marijuana legal , with 18 of them legalizing it recreationally. This growth has been tremendous, raising the industry’s value to over $13 billion and directly supporting 340,000 jobs. …Koreconx3 min readKoreconx3 min read
May 20, 2022KorePartner Spotlight: Dawson Russell, Founder and CEO of Capital Raise AgencyDawson Russell is the Managing Partner and CEO of Capital Raise Agency , a full-service investor acquisition, and creative agency. …Koreconx4 min readKoreconx4 min read
May 16, 20225 Key Players To Know For Your 401k AuditYour 401k audit requires the work of multiple key players with different roles and responsibilities. It’s a team effort to ensure your benefit plan audit is seamless, timely, and accurate. Let’s outline the service providers and how you will work with them for your next 401k audit. Custodian The custodian of…Koreconx3 min readKoreconx3 min read
May 13, 2022Credit Cards, Escrow, and Broker-Dealers for RegA+ = $75 Million for Cannabis CompaniesUp until now, it was a real challenge for Cannabis companies to take advantage of Reg A+ exemptions that allow private companies to raise up to $75 million from the crowd; accredited and non-accredited investors alike. …Koreconx2 min readKoreconx2 min read
May 11, 2022Accredited Vs. Non-Accredited Investors: What’s the difference?There is a big difference between accredited and non-accredited investors. Understanding the difference is key to knowing which type of investor you are or understanding the type of investor your offering is targeting. Let’s look at each type of investor and find out more about their specific benefits and limitations. …Koreconx3 min readKoreconx3 min read
May 9, 2022What are the Benefits of Having a Diverse Investment Portfolio?Building a diverse investment portfolio is one of the smartest things you can do for your financial health. By spreading your money across various asset classes, you can reduce your risk and maximize your return potential. …Koreconx3 min readKoreconx3 min read
May 6, 2022Do you really have permission to use those logos?The Theranos jury’s fraud convictions of Elizabeth Holmes, former CEO and founder of the now defunct Theranos, Inc., should give pause to startups seeking to build their reputation by touting their relationships with other companies. In the press to find financing, it can be tempting to use the logos of…Koreconx3 min readKoreconx3 min read
May 4, 2022Foreign issuers using Reg A and Reg CFThis post was originally written by our KorePartners at CrowdCheck. View the original article here. For some reason, this issue has been coming up a lot lately. Our usual response to the question “Can non-US issuers make a Reg A or Reg CF offering?” is to point to the rules: …Reg Cf3 min readReg Cf3 min read
May 2, 2022How to Get SuedIf you work with us, you will hear it many times that we strongly advise against financial projections … as they can get you in trouble. However, companies always seem to want to include projections that start from zero, and grow exponentially. …Sue2 min readSue2 min read
Apr 29, 2022How Does A Convertible Note Work?A Cornerstone of Regulation Crowdfunding Convertible notes are a form of debt that converts to equity over time; said simply, convertible notes allow investors to loan money to a startup or early stage venture and receive equity in return, instead of their principal loan plus interest. The greatest advantage of convertible notes is that investors…Koreconx3 min readKoreconx3 min read