When you’re raising capital for your business - whether you have a pre-revenue startup or are a well-established and growing enterprise, one of the first - and most important questions to ask is: “Am I dealing with a security?”

If you're a startup founder preparing to raise capital, one term you'll encounter early on is “accredited investor.” This designation isn't just legal jargon—it determines who you can legally raise money from without registering your offering with the SEC.

One of the most important legal decisions you’ll make when starting a business in Florida is choosing the right business entity.

When launching a startup, founders juggle numerous priorities — building a product, attracting customers, and securing early funding.

Why Every Florida LLC—Even Single-Member and Two-Member Companies—Should Put It in Writing

If you’re a founder raising capital, you’ve probably got a pitch deck, a valuation in mind (maybe pulled from thin air—no judgment), and a list of people (friends and family, angel investors or VCs) to target. But what most founders don’t have.

Raising capital through a private offering isn’t just about getting checks in the door—it’s about doing it legally, professionally, and with your eyes open to the risks.

When early-stage startups look to raise capital, two financing instruments often come to the forefront: Convertible Notes and SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity).

Raising capital is a critical milestone for many startups, private companies, and real estate ventures. Yet navigating the regulatory landscape of securities laws can be complex and costly. Fortunately, Regulation D (“Reg D”) of the Securities Act of 1933 offers an efficient path to raise funds without going through the time-consuming and expensive process of registering securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).