Angel Investors Network

    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC regulations, FINRA compliance, and securities law updates that impact angel investors, fund managers, and capital raisers. Reg D, Reg A+, Reg CF, and accredited investor rules explained.

    Operational Due Diligence: What LPs Actually Check Before Wiring Capital to an Emerging Manager
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Operational Due Diligence: What LPs Actually Check Before Wiring Capital to an Emerging Manager

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    The SEC's Venture Capital Fund Exemption (Section 203(l) / Rule 203(l)-1): What Every LP Needs to Know
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The SEC's Venture Capital Fund Exemption (Section 203(l) / Rule 203(l)-1): What Every LP Needs to Know

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    8-Step Checklist to Vet a Pre-IPO SPV Sponsor Before Committing Capital
    Regulatory & Compliance

    8-Step Checklist to Vet a Pre-IPO SPV Sponsor Before Committing Capital

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    SEC Charges Spaventa and TSG Entities Over $74 Million Pre-IPO Markup Scheme: What Investors Should Learn
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Charges Spaventa and TSG Entities Over $74 Million Pre-IPO Markup Scheme: What Investors Should Learn

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··12 min read
    SEC Sues Netcapital: What the Reg CF Fraud Case Teaches Investors About Vetting Platforms, Not Just Startups
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Sues Netcapital: What the Reg CF Fraud Case Teaches Investors About Vetting Platforms, Not Just Startups

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
    Form C-AR Explained: The Annual Report Reg CF Investors Should Demand
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Form C-AR Explained: The Annual Report Reg CF Investors Should Demand

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    How to Read a PPM's Risk Factors Section: A Step-by-Step Checklist Before You Wire Capital
    Regulatory & Compliance

    How to Read a PPM's Risk Factors Section: A Step-by-Step Checklist Before You Wire Capital

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    SEC Raises Qualified Client Thresholds to $1.4M and $2.7M: What Changes June 29, 2026
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Raises Qualified Client Thresholds to $1.4M and $2.7M: What Changes June 29, 2026

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
    Why Single-Family Offices Don't Register With the SEC (And PE Firms Do)
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Why Single-Family Offices Don't Register With the SEC (And PE Firms Do)

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
    The 300% Asset Coverage Test: The Leverage Rule Behind Every BDC and Interval Fund
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The 300% Asset Coverage Test: The Leverage Rule Behind Every BDC and Interval Fund

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··12 min read
    SEC vs. Adit Ventures: A Pre-IPO SPV Fraud Case Study for Accredited Investors
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC vs. Adit Ventures: A Pre-IPO SPV Fraud Case Study for Accredited Investors

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    SEC Approves FINRA Rule Changes Easing Capital Rules for Non-Traded REITs and DPPs
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Approves FINRA Rule Changes Easing Capital Rules for Non-Traded REITs and DPPs

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read