Understand Regulation A+ and other alternative funding methods Regulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO delves into the details of the new SEC rules under the JOBS Act of 2012 to examine the benefits and pitfalls for entrepreneurs and investors. Written by the 'Godfather of Reg A+,' this book breaks down the complex details of Regulation A+ and other alternative funding methods to help small businesses determine how best to go public and raise capital. A traditional IPO comes with barriers that can be insurmountable for a small company seeking to enter the public markets; thus far, reverse mergers have provided a challenging 'back door' to the market, but Regulation A+ re-opens the front door to allow small cap companies to raise capital while keeping offering and compliance costs manageable in a way not possible with a traditional IPO. More complex than simple crowdfunding, yet just as accessible by all investors, Regulation A+ is a step up for entrepreneurs at any stage wanting to go public where Wall Street meets Main Street. Straightforward explanations, smart strategy, and illustrative examples make this book an invaluable guide for those seeking to truly understand the nuances of Regulation A+ in order to work more effectively within its bounds. Understand how Regulation A+ differs from a traditional IPO and the early experience with this exciting new approach - Examine the JOBS Act and the SEC's rules under Title IV - Explore the past, present, and future of reverse mergers, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and self-filings - Discover new alternatives including new rules under Rule 504 and Regulation S The new rules provide a faster, more streamlined, more cost-effective route to up to $50 million in capital, and offer companies more flexibility than ever. Every entrepreneur needs to know all available funding options, and Regulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO provides essential guidance from the expert in the field. From David Feldman (the "Godfather" of Regulation A+) comes the authoritative resource for investors and entrepreneurs who want a clear understanding of the new SEC rules under the JOBS Act of 2012. Regulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO offers an in-depth examination of the complex JOBS Act, citing both the benefits and challenges. Following the guidelines outlined in this essential guide, small businesses can determine how best to go public and raise much-needed capital. While Feldman spotlights Reg A+ as the leading alternative to a traditional IPO, he also offers an update on and introduction to reverse mergers, self-filings and other IPO alternatives. Before Regulation A+ was enacted, small cap companies with a desire to enter the public marketplace had been shut out of the traditional IPO process. Regulation A+ offers these businesses an opportunity to go public by raising capital while keeping offering and compliance costs at a manageable rate. Throughout the book, the author presents a concise and reliable introduction to the new Reg A+ rules that offer a more flexible, streamlined, and cost-effective approach for accessing up to $50 million in capital. Using Regulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO as a roadmap can help investors join others who have found success using this attractive method to raise money and take their companies to the next level. Written in Feldman's engaging style and filled with logical, plain English explanations, a smart strategy, and illustrative examples, Regulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO is the go-to reference for anyone who wants to master the nuances of Regulation A+'s dynamic new approach and explore other available funding options. Praise for Regulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO "I applaud David's book and the comprehensive overview he's provided surrounding alternative methods to the traditional IPO, such as Regulation A+, Reg. D and Reverse Mergers. OTC Markets Group strongly supports online capital raising, as we make it less painful for smaller companies to be public. Our vision is for transparent and technology-enabled public markets to be a competitive source of growth capital for successful and sustainable companies. This publication provides thoughtful context, relevance and insight to these newer capital raising tools." R. CROMWELL COULSON, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of OTC Markets Group, Inc. "A must-read guide for every CEO, CFO, and Board member of a company evaluating the options for raising growth capital in the public markets." PAUL R. GUDONIS, CEO, Myomo, Inc., the first company to complete a Regulation A+ IPO onto a national securities exchange "David provides helpful historical context to explain the recent historic changes to securities laws and explains a complicated subject with ease. He also provides a fresh, thoughtful perspective on the state of Re