Banks require collateral
Without assets to secure a loan, traditional bank financing stays out of reach for most founders.
Banks want collateral. VCs want traction. Angels want proof. And even when they say yes, the terms often mean giving up more control than you’re comfortable with.
Community-powered capital offers a different path.
Without assets to secure a loan, traditional bank financing stays out of reach for most founders.
Venture capital typically requires proven revenue or growth metrics before they'll write a check.
Early-stage investors often expect significant ownership stakes that dilute your long-term upside.
Board seats, veto rights, and exit timelines that don't align with how you want to build.
The JOBS Act opened doors for founders to raise from their communities. Here's how it works.
The JOBS Act (2012) created a legal path for everyday people to invest in private companies. Before this, only wealthy “accredited” investors could participate in early-stage deals. Now, your customers, community, and supporters can become shareholders.
Community-Powered Raise means leveraging these regulations to turn the people who already believe in your mission into investors who share in your success.
What this means for entrepreneurs:
Regulation CF
(Regulation Crowdfunding)
Max Raise
$5M / year
Investors
Anyone (accredited & non-accredited)
BEST FOR: Community-first raises, customer investors, first-time founders
Reg A+
(Regulation A+ (Tier 2))
Max Raise
$75M / year
Investors
Anyone (accredited & non-accredited)
BEST FOR: Larger raises, institutional-style offerings, public visibility
Reg D
(Regulation D (506c))s
Max Raise
Unlimited
Investors
Accredited investors only
BEST FOR: High-net-worth investors, parallel rounds, unlimited capital
You need runway while courting VCs
Use community capital to extend your runway and build leverage. A successful community raise signals market validation and gives you negotiating power when institutional investors come knocking.
Already maxed out Reg CF?
Layer on Reg A+ (up to $75M) for larger rounds, or use Reg D for accredited investors alongside your community raise. We help you map the right regulatory path for each stage.
You closed $1M in Q1 and need another $1M for Q2
Through Reg CF, you can raise up to $5 million in a single financial year. Stack your raises strategically without losing momentum.
No prior capital raising experience?
We start with a Readiness Assessment, build your campaign infrastructure, and activate your community before you ever go live. You launch with momentum, not hope.
From preparation to post-launch operations, every service you need
Click step
Dive into details
Initial SEC compliance setup and disclosure requirements for your offering.
INCLUDES
Deep-dive coaching
Self-paced learning
On-demand assistance
People invest in what they believe in. When your mission resonates, when investors see themselves in your story, they don’t just write checks. They become advocates, customers, and long-term partners.
Community capital works because it turns passive interest into active ownership. You unlock the capital you need, and your believers get to win with you. We help you build that bridge.
“ If your vision is bigger than your balance sheet, we want to help you fund it.”
$5M
Max Annual Raise (Reg CF)
$75M
Max (Reg A+)
SEC
Compliant Process
6-10
Weeks to Capital-Ready
Everything you need to know about Reg CF, Reg A+, and Reg D fundraising.
Whether you’re exploring your first community raise or planning a multi-regulation strategy, we meet you where you are.
No pitch deck required. Just honest answers about where you are.