Jun 17, 2026 · 12 min · 9 segments
This episode uncovers the intricate world of equity crowdfunding, a less explored avenue for startup fundraising. We'll discuss the regulatory landscape, the process of launching an equity…
David HartleyHostRight.
Before that, asking the general public to invest was basically off-limits.
We were living under 1930s securities rules meant to stop scams.
Necessary, but it boxed founders into raising from a tiny set of wealthy accredited investors.
It meant your pool was small and exclusive.
The SEC defines accredited as folks deemed able to stomach high-risk private deals, usually a net worth over a million dollars excluding the home or income over $200,000 a year.
Everyone else, off the table.
More like a crater.
They could all buy a slice.
It blew open who you could even talk to about funding.
Right.
Before that, asking the general public to invest was basically off-limits.
We were living under 1930s securities rules meant to stop scams.
Necessary, but it boxed founders into raising from a tiny set of wealthy accredited investors.
It meant your pool was small and exclusive.
The SEC defines accredited as folks deemed able to stomach high-risk private deals, usually a net worth over a million dollars excluding the home or income over $200,000 a year.
Everyone else, off the table.
More like a crater.
They could all buy a slice.
It blew open who you could even talk to about funding.
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