Crowdfunding

Reg CF Is Down in 2026: What Issuers Should Change Now

Regulation Crowdfunding raised $139.5 million in the first half of 2026. That is 28% less than the same period last year. Let me say that...

The SEC’s New 506(c) Guidance: Is Self-Certification Making a Comeback?

The SEC's New 506(c) Guidance: Is Self-Certification Making a Comeback? For years, one of the biggest frustrations surrounding Regulation D offerings, particularly Rule 506(c), has...

Why the Fastest Crowdfunding Campaigns Are Won Before They Launch

Green-Got recently made headlines by raising €8 million ($9M USD) in just 52 minutes, setting a new benchmark for...

Why Most Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns Fail Before They Start

The uncomfortable truth about founder behavior, marketing agencies, and why no amount of ad spend replaces personal selling. By Shane...

Has VerifyInvestor Evolved From Verification Provider to Investor Distribution Network?

A Crowdfund Watchdog Investigation For more than a decade, accredited investor verification providers have played a critical role in the...

Crowdfund Forensics Flags SimulTrayd as a High-Risk Issuer Following Disclosure Review

Crowdfund Forensics has completed an independent disclosure and investor-risk review relating to Ex-Im America Ltd d/b/a SimulTrayd, an issuer...

Why Raising the Reg CF Cap to $20M Could Be the Biggest Mistake the Crowdfunding Industry Makes

The crowdfunding industry is once again pushing for a dramatic increase to the Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) cap -...

Seasonal Timing Risk in Equity Crowdfunding: The Data

There is a piece of advice that every experienced crowdfunding consultant should give their clients, usually delivered with a...