Regulation CF Crowdfunding

Connecting Investors and Entrepreneurs Through Reg CF

Reg CF projects face a complex set of challenges that range from compliance with SEC and state regulations to managing cybersecurity risks and data protection. Our platform offers seamless integration with key regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations. Pre-built fundraising solution includes tools for managing investor communication, document signing, escrow and payment integration, wallet, distribution and administration panel, which significantly reduced operation overhead. In addition we deploy a highly scalable infrastructure capable of handling high volumes of transactions without compromising performance.

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Fintech

CTO-as-a-Service

Investments

Expertise

Fintech software, Financial Services, Reg CF, Crowdfunding

Deliverables

Strategy, Design, Development, Maintenance

Tech Stack

AWS and related services: SQL, Route 53, Elasticbean, lambda functions, CiCircle, Python, Golang, Backbone, Bootstrap, Postgres, Aiohttp

Expertise

Fintech software, Financial Services, Reg CF, Crowdfunding

Deliverables

Strategy, Design, Development, Maintenance

Tech Stack

AWS and related services: SQL, Route 53, Elasticbean, lambda functions, CiCircle, Python, Golang, Backbone, Bootstrap, Postgres, Aiohttp

Challenges For Innovators

Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) is designed to help small businesses and startups raise capital from a large number of investors, including non-accredited investors. While it provides a valuable avenue for raising funds, it also brings a set of significant challenges for both issuers and investors. Below are the key challenges for Reg CF projects:

  • Issuer Compliance Requirements
  • Investors Compliance Requirements
  • Investor Funds Protection
  • Investors Limitations
  • Investors Protections
  • Data Protection
  • Cybersecurity Risks
  • Other Requirements

Embracing Webdevelop PRO for Success

$1.2M

Funds raised for 54 companies within the first year of platform operation

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“The development work delivered by Webdevelop PRO completely exceeded the client’s expectations for the project and enabled them to successfully launch and maintain their platform. Their team is dedicated to the long-term quality of what they create and put effort into meeting all deadlines.”

Ken Staut, Head of Corporate Development at Yieldstreet

Issuer Compliance Requirements

  • Disclosure Obligations: Issuers are required to file Form C with the SEC before launching their Reg CF offering. Our administration panel ensures timely reminders and management to keep you compliant with this critical requirement.
  • Ongoing Reporting: Issuers must submit Form C-AR annually, providing updated financial statements and information to investors.
  • Audited Financials: Depending on the amount of capital raised, companies may be required to provide reviewed to provide reviewed or audited financial statements.
  • Use of Registered Platforms: Issuers are required to conduct their crowdfunding campaigns. By integrating our escrow service api integration, our trusted partners will assist with thorough reviews, ensuring seamless and compliant campaign execution.

Investors Compliance Requirements

  • Investor Limits: Non-accredited Investor face strict investment limits based on their annual income or net worth. Our regulatory compliance component seamlessly enforces these requirements, allowing you to stay compliant without incurring additional costs or time.
  • Verification of Eligibility: Issuers must ensure that investors comply with these limits. Our investment process incorporates stringent controls to automatically enforce these rules, preventing any unauthorized or non-compliant investments.

Investor funds protection

  • Escrow for Fund Collection: Reg CF mandates that funds raised during the campaign are held in escrow until the offering reaches its minimum target. After years of collaboration with industry-leading partners and refining our RESTful APIs, we have developed a robust, secure offering service solution that ensures full compliance and protection of investor funds.
  • Managing Escrow Logistics: Our platform is designed to maintain full functionality even during unforeseen events or user errors. By leveraging our escrow agent solution, we guarantee that funds are securely managed and processed, ensuring seamless operations even in challenging edge cases.

Investor Limitations

  • Investment Caps: The strict investment limits for non-accredited investors protect them from overexposure but also limit the total capital that can be raised.
  • Resale Restrictions: Securities purchased through Reg CF are subject to a holding periods.

Investor Protections

Data Protection

  • Handling of Investor Data: Platform collect and store sensitive personal and financial information from investors during the regulatory compliance. We are using trusted partners and proven over the years flow.
  • Third-Party Data Sharing: Ensuring that all parties comply with data protection laws and maintain strong security protocols is a complex task. We constantly upgrading our system and proactively monitoring OWASP reports.
  • Enhanced data protection process: Our platform adheres to the stringent security and identity verification standards outlined in NIST 800-63B, ensuring compliance with industry-leading protocols for secure digital interactions.

Cybersecurity Risks

  • Cybersecurity Threats: Crowdfunding platforms are a target for cybercriminals due to the large volume of financial transactions and sensitive data involved. We continuously adapt to emerging risks and enhance our security pipelines to safeguard your offerings against cyberattacks.
  • Platform Vulnerabilities: Ensuring that the crowdfunding portal has strong cybersecurity measures in place is critical to avoiding security breaches. Our platform is continuously updated to monitor emerging phishing techniques, ensuring your transactions and data remain secure.
  • Transaction Security: Protecting the integrity of transactions between investors and issuers is crucial. Security is a core features seamlessly integrated into our services, ensuring full compliance and data security.
  • Enhanced DevSec process: Our platform is fully compliant with NIST SP 800-53, adhering to comprehensive security and privacy controls to ensure the highest standards of risk management and regulatory compliance.

Other Requirements

  • Marketing and Advertising Restrictions: While issuers can promote their Reg CF offerings, there are strict rules governing how they can do so. Our notification service ensures timely, targeted messages are delivered to the appropriate investor groups, streamlining compliance and enhancing investor relations.
  • Managing Investor Relations: Maintaining transparency and providing regular updates can be a challenge for small companies with limited resources. Our administration panel, integrated with our email service, empowers operations teams to respond swiftly to unforeseen events, ensuring consistent and compliant investor engagement.
  • Liquidity for Investors: Investors in Reg CF offerings face liquidity constraints, as they are typically required to hold their investments.
  • Tax Reporting: Managing tax reporting requirements can be administratively challenging for small businesses, adding another layer of compliance complexity. By leveraging our Filer APIs in conjunction with the administration panel, you can streamline tax reporting processes, reducing complexity and ensuring accuracy.
Unique Proposition

How We Can Help

Your All-in-One Regulation CF Investment Platform Solution

Platform provides a robust, compliant, and scalable software solution designed to meet the specific needs of Regulation CF (Reg CF) offerings. Built to prioritize both issuer and investor protection, we ensure seamless and secure operations for all stakeholders.

Webdevelop Pro Investment Platform is the comprehensive solution you need to manage your Reg CF offerings. Schedule a demo today to see how we can help you raise capital efficiently and cost-effectively.

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Issuer Compliance
Simplify and automate regulatory filings, full adherence to Reg CF requirements
Investor Compliance
Manage KYC and accreditation verification, ensuring all investors meet compliance requirements
Investor Protections and Funds Protection
Transparent and maintainance of investor trust with clear disclosures and secure investments process
Cyber Risks Mitigation
Advanced cybersecurity features guard against fraud and cyber threats, protecting platform integrity
User Data Protection
Our platform meets stringent data privacy regulations, ensuring the secure storage and handling of sensitive information
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Project Timeline

Initial research and development

Duration: 2 weeks

Conducting thorough research on existing solutions and compiling a list of functionalities in accordance with the client's specific requirements.

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