Temecula, California (PRWEB) June 12, 2012
Jay Goth, principal at Redtail Capital, will be discussing the pros and cons of the recently authorized crowdfunding equity offering that will be made available to early stage companies looking for capital. The discussion will take place at the iCFO small cap investor conference being held June 16, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Knobbe Martens law offices at 2040 Main Street, Suite 1400, Irvine CA 92614.
The conference will feature presentations from at least six early stage companies currently looking for capital resources and is open only to invited guests that include investment bankers and accredited investors who are looking for early stage investment opportunities.
“Crowdfunding is becoming a hot topic,” according to Mr. Goth. “We have seen some great successes for companies at Kickstarter, Indiegogo and other crowdfunding sites that offer something besides equity to donors and sponsors. Now companies will be able to offer equity in their companies to virtually any investor through the Internet.”
The recent passage of the JOBS Act has changed the way that young companies can raise money. Crowdfunding is only one of the areas affected by the recent legislation, but it is the one attracting the most attention. Early stage investment was previously limited to accredited investors (individuals with a net worth of over $ 1 million) and venture capital. Under the crowdfunding model, it is expected that virtually anybody will be able to buy stock in these ventures.
“The current rules are being developed by the SEC,” stated Mr. Goth. “We have yet to see what the actual rules of the game will be, but the parameters have been set by the legislation. It’s not like you can put an investment up on a website and start collecting money. There are going to be disclosure requirements, reporting requirements, and a variety of precautions to protect investors. In fact, there are many reasons that some companies will not want to pursue a crowdfunding strategy. I plan to provide an overview of the legislation and open up the discussion to the pros and cons of this new funding vehicle.”
Accredited investors, investment bankers, institutional investors and broker dealers who are interested in attending the event are encouraged to contact iCFO Capital at (619) 502-9388, as there is limited seating available.
About Redtail Capital
Redtail Capital is a business advisory practice that assists companies with strategic planning, capital formation, valuations, and merger and acquisitions. The companys primary focus is on issues that affect everyone today, including energy, water, defense and technology. Located in Temecula, California, the company enjoys close proximity to Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County and the Inland Empire. Securities offered through Independent Investment Bankers Corp. a broker-dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Redtail Capital is not affiliated with Independent Investment Bankers Corp. For more information, visit http://www.redtailcapital.com.
About iCFO Capital
iCFO Capital provides value to its clients through a variety of tools, including Investment Conference series, Business Plan / Investment packaging, and Interim CFO consulting. Due to the strategic relationships that have been developed by iCFO Capital founding management, clients have the unique opportunity to network with a wide range of accredited Investors such as high net-worth Individuals, VC firms, private equity funds, non-profit foundations, and top investment entities. For more information, visit http://www.icfocapital.com.