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Republic Startup crowdfunding is a new phenomenon and until recently it was not allowed for companies to accept investments from regular people.
Only wealthy people were allowed to invest in private companies. Thanks to Republic and newly adopted laws, you can now gain access to the new asset class and be an angel investor in startups.
The law requires that before you invest, you first understand the risks and the rules of investing in startups. Please review our educational articles and consult our additional resources for more information.
Startup investing can be fulfilling beyond the potential monetary return. Not only are you betting on the company’s future, you are also directly supporting the startup and joining the founders on an exciting journey.
When you invest in a company on Republic you receive an interest in the company, in the form of a security.
A security is essentially an agreement with financial terms between you and the company. It represents your financial interest in the company.
There are several types of securities sold by companies on Republic.
Most startups on Republic elect to use a security called the Crowd SAFE, which entitles you to a return if the startup does well and certain conditions are met. How the Crowd SAFE works.
Blockchain-related projects looking to distribute digital asset tokens will frequently use the Token DPA or TPA securities. Certain companies also offer debt securities. You should always understand which security you are investing with before making an investment.
In general, you will get a return on a Republic Startup Company if and when the startup you invested in succeeds or the digital assets you purchased gain value.
Crowd SAFE provides a return if the startup goes through an IPO or gets acquired at a high valuation. Learn more about How the Crowd SAFE works.
Token DPA and TPA provides a return if the tokens you receive gain value. Learn more about the Token DPA and TPA securities.
Debt securities provide a return when debt is repaid. Learn about debt agreements.
Risk note: Startup investing is risky and there are no guarantees of a return.
Many startups fail, and investments are lost.
Under U.S. law, you can only invest up to a certain amount every 12 months across all investment crowdfunding campaigns. These include investments outside of those made on Republic.
Your limit is automatically calculated based on your income and net worth when you create an investor profile on Republic. We will remind you to update this information each year and to confirm it every time you invest.
The limit applies to everyone, including entities and accredited investors.
Generally, not easily.
One-year lockup. The securities purchased on Republic have limitations on transfer for the first 12 months after you’ve made your investment. During this year, you can only transfer the securities:
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We want (and are required) to make sure you’re smart on the basics of
startup investing, on everything from risks to rewards.
Make sure you understand what the company you’re investing in is
offering you by reviewing the deal terms, pitch materials, and
understanding the risks associated with the investment.
Make your commitment....
Choose your investment amount, payment method, agree to the
Terms and Conditions, and complete your commitment.
If the campaign is successful (i.e. if it reaches the minimum funding
goal in investment commitments by the campaign deadline), you will
receive your security once the campaign closes and the final
accounting takes place.
If the campaign is unsuccessful (i.e. if it does not reach the minimum
funding goal in investment commitments by the deadline), your
commitment will be refunded in full.
Once you make an investment, funds will be held in an escrow account maintained by Prime Trust, LLC, Republic’s escrow partner. The funds will be released from this account to the company after the campaign ends.
You may cancel an investment at anytime up to 48 hours before a campaign deadline or an intermediate closing date using the cancellation tool on your investment profile.
Remember, reducing your investment is considered a cancellation, and you cannot cancel or reduce your investment within the last 48 hours of a campaign.
You can see when the minimal funding amount has been met on the campaign
page. If the campaign funding goal has been reached, the company may either:
If any material change occurs during the campaign, the startup must notify investors and those investors must re-confirm their commitments.
If an investor does not reconfirm his or her investment within 5 business days after notice is sent, the investor’s commitment will be automatically cancelled and their funds will be returned without interest or deductions.
If an investor reconfirms their commitment, then the campaign continues as normal. The funds will be released from the escrow account directly to the company, and investors will receive their securities via email.
Yes, every company reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any investment commitment at any time before the proceeds are drawn from the escrow account.
Any rejected investments will be returned to the investor in full.
Investors purchasing digital blockchain tokens will receive a document evidencing their right to such tokens. The issuing company will deliver tokens according to the terms of that document.
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