by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2010 | Glossary
A state law in the United States that regulates the offering and sale of securities to protect the public from fraud. Though the specific provisions of these laws vary among states, they all require the registration of all securities offerings and sales, as well as of...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2010 | Glossary
A group of accredited investors who provide capital to one or more start-up companies.
by Lea Strickland | Jul 30, 2010 | Glossary
May also be referred to as third-stage capital. This is a later stage investment provided to a company that is already producing and selling a product or service, for the purpose of helping the company achieve a critical objective that, in many cases, will enable it...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 30, 2010 | Glossary
An agreement enterred into by the founders, investors, management or others to make one liable for one’s own or a third party’s debts or obligations. A personal guarantee signifies that the lender (obligee) can lay claim to the guarantor’s assets in...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 30, 2010 | Glossary
An invitation by a firm for money invested which have not ‘gone public’ and therefore are not listed on any stock exchange.
