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Lift & Launch Seed Ventures focuses on businesses seeking to raise $250,000 or more. The amount a company may legally raise depends on the securities exemption used, its eligibility, and the requirements of the offering. We help founders explore three potential fundraising pathways:
● Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF): Eligible companies may raise up to $5 million in a 12-month period.
● Regulation A (Reg A): Qualified Tier 2 offerings may raise up to $75 million in a 12-month period. Tier 1 offerings have a lower limit.
● Regulation D (Reg D): Certain exemptions, including Rule 506(b) and Rule 506(c), do not impose a federal dollar cap on the offering amount.

Our $250,000 starting target reflects the types of fundraising opportunities we aim to support. It is not a guarantee of funding, approval, or eligibility.

Regulation Crowdfunding allows eligible companies to raise capital from both accredited and non-accredited investors, subject to applicable investment limits and securities regulations. Companies may raise up to $5 million over 12 months. Securities offerings under Reg CF must be conducted through an SEC-registered intermediary, such as a registered funding portal or broker-dealer. This option may be appropriate for start-ups seeking to engage a broader community of potential investors.

Regulation A provides eligible companies with an alternative pathway to raise capital through a securities offering that may be open to the general public. Reg A has two tiers:
● Tier 1: Up to $20 million in a 12-month period.
● Tier 2: Up to $75 million in a 12-month period.

Reg A offerings generally require SEC qualification before securities can be sold. Financial statement, disclosure, state-law, and ongoing reporting requirements vary by tier. Reg A may be appropriate for businesses seeking larger capital raises and prepared to meet more extensive offering requirements.

Regulation D includes exemptions that allow eligible businesses to raise capital through private securities offerings. Two commonly used options are:
● Rule 506(b): Permits an unlimited dollar amount to be raised, but generally prohibits public advertising or general solicitation. Sales to non-accredited investors are subject to additional conditions.
● Rule 506(c): Permits an unlimited dollar amount to be raised and allows general solicitation, but all purchasers must be accredited investors and the issuer must take reasonable steps to verify their accredited status.

Reg D may be appropriate for companies pursuing private investment opportunities, depending on their investor strategy and legal requirements.

The right fundraising pathway depends on several factors, including:
● How much capital you want to raise.
● Your company’s stage and financial readiness.
● Whether you want to reach the general public or pursue a private offering.
● The types of investors you intend to approach.
● The legal, financial, disclosure, and reporting requirements involved. Lift & Launch Seed Ventures aims to help founders understand their options and prepare for the next steps.

The final offering structure should be determined with qualified securities counsel and appropriately registered service providers.

No. Fundraising results depend on market conditions, investor interest, company readiness, legal eligibility, and the terms of the offering. Submitting an application or participating in an evaluation does not guarantee acceptance, access to investors, or successful funding.

Costs depend on the fundraising pathway, services selected, and third-party providers involved. Potential expenses may include legal counsel, financial statements or audits, offering preparation, regulatory filings, intermediary fees, and other professional services. Any applicable Seed Ventures fees should be disclosed before a founder agrees to paid services. Actual pricing and services will be provided separately.

The timeline varies based on the fundraising exemption, the company’s readiness, required documentation, professional reviews, and applicable regulatory processes. Reg CF, Reg A, and Reg D have different requirements. Some offerings require more extensive preparation or regulatory review than others. We recommend that founders begin planning early and allow sufficient time for legal, financial, and operational preparation.

Investor rights depend on the securities being offered and the terms established by the issuing company. Some offerings may provide voting rights, while others may offer limited or no voting rights. A board seat is not automatically granted simply because someone invests. All investor rights should be clearly described in the applicable offering documents.