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Hey. Looks interesting. Are there any additional tasks for bounty?

Hello! How to get x2 tokens?

Interesting offer. Tell me, when can I use these tokens?

WOW! It was fast! The fastest bounty I've ever seen. Thanks for the tokens ;D

Read on their site. I already received my tokens. This is a very interesting and fast bounty!

What? Have you already received tokens? Are there such bounty?

This is the fastest bounty campaign! Tokens in my wallet instantly! 8)
Thank you, it's very cool!  :D
Come on in guys! https://republic.co/note

Yes, everyone needs to hurry!

How can I earn more tokens? Is it possible?
I can’t find information about token sale anywhere. Please tell us the details.

Thank you for the wonderful opportunity. Bounty with such quick payouts, I have not seen. Success to your project!

Its great! I was wrote about bounty im my twitter to!

I hope that we can attract the attention of other people to this project! After all, he greatly simplifies the investment process, especially for people who are used to studying many different projects at once!

Can users with a bad trust here be part of your bounty?

I have not read about any restrictions. So I think yes - you can participate. Well, in any case, it is better to wait for the admin response.

Does the project have a telegram? Can anyone give a link?

Hello to all! Yesterday I received my tokens! He told a few friends about the project and they became interested. I think that they will soon join us! Need to tell about this bounty to other people.

Thank you for your trust! We are very glad that you joined our project and have a positive feedback!

Of course. You can follow the news about the project in our social networks:
https://t.me/republiccrypto
https://www.linkedin.com/company/republic.co
https://twitter.com/joinrepublic
https://instagram.com/joinrepublic
https://facebook.com/joinrepublic

Great! Congratulations on your investor status!

Thank you for your question and interest in our project. You can use the info on our website https://republic.co/help/how-does-investing-on-republic-work-1
We tell in detail and answer basic questions.

Hello! its a great project! thanks for the tokens! This is bounty is very fast!

So do I.
It seems to me that we just need more time. I am sure that the project team will do its utmost to make the project known.

And will they have time? Now, of course, the market is showing signs of recovery, but people are still not very interested in projects.

But bounty hunters are still actively looking for projects with interesting tasks for which tokens can be earned)

Yes. It's true. I think that this will be enough to pay attention to the project.

Open the first page of the thread. In the first message a lot of useful information.

All honest. I signed up on the project site and just received tokens. Try it.

The administrator did not say that there are any restrictions for accounts. So that you could use another account if you want.

Guys! Pay attention to the site functionality. Get acquainted with the projects that are presented on the site. It is possible that among them you will find something interesting.

Everything is proportional. The more you invest the more you can earn. Calculations can be found on our website https://republic.co/help/category/investing

This is one of the advantages of our project!

We agree that we can be even more. We thank everyone who makes reposts and posts about our project!

Read on their site. I already received my tokens. This is a very interesting and fast bounty!

Hello. I am very glad to participate in your project! Many thanks for the tokens!

Profit depends on the amount of investment

This week's #StartupSuperhero is Philip Shen, founder of SleepChoices.

Philip got his start in the mattress business in the '70s and oversaw the introduction of US mattresses into China. With years of experience in the industry, Philip shares what it's like to transition from a big corporation to a startup. He also talks about what it's like to found a startup post-retirement.

Read more: https://republic.co/blog/philip-shen-sleepchoices?utm_content=bufferd293f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR0gTSFcaBNRyv07xj9a0gVK_L60QzzsKjkSLeIzuYmVl61UktjivYU9Y50

The team needs to appear more in public in order to attract more attention.
I have seen many strong companies in your partners. Take advantage of your advantages, or behind a series of loud scams, investors simply won't hear about you.

Thanks for the feedback!

Read the info on the first page.

Follow the news on our social networks:

https://t.me/republiccrypto
https://www.linkedin.com/company/republic.co
https://twitter.com/joinrepublic
https://instagram.com/joinrepublic
https://facebook.com/joinrepublic

This is one of the main advantages of our project. It is very convenient when you can monitor several projects from one site.

I got my tokens very very fast))  need to tell the bounty to more people!

Anyone 18 years or older can invest.

Each company on Republic decides what other requirements there are to invest in each unique campaign; please refer to each company's deal page for details on who can invest.

Please note, there are limits to how much you can invest based on your income. net worth and any other investments you've made in Title III/Regulated Crowdfunding offerings.

We are glad to see new members in our bounty. The more people learn about our project, the sooner we can implement our plans.

 I want more tokens! 
I signed up at https://republic.co/note and got tokens!

But we are not satisfied with what has already been achieved and therefore we ask everyone to tell about our project in their social networks.

Hello! How to get x2 tokens?

I am pleased to be part of this project. Tell me, do I understand correctly that tokens will be blocked for 12 months?

📝 Press about us: AngelList Crypto Spin-Off, Republic, Aims To Lead With SEC Compliance

☑️ https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewrossow/2018/09/12/angellist-crypto-spin-off-republic-aims-to-lead-with-sec-compliance/#4a32ccc870f8

🔺 Learn more about us here: https://republic.co

You can use the services provided by the project or sell tokens at a bargain price after the project leaves the exchange.

What projects are presented on your site?

A really interesting project. Non-standard solution for the market.
Great bounty. Thanks for the tokens!

Since 2016, well over 100,000 people — from first-time backers putting in just $10 to seasoned VCs deploying as much as $75,000 — funded a wealth of growing cutting-edge startups on Republic, the first platform to make startup investing available to the public.

# proof of authentication

Our site contains a variety of startups from different areas. Therefore, everyone can choose what he likes.

📝 Press about us: Crowdfunding Site Republic Creating Token to Give to Users

☑️ http://link.pub/13894481

🔺 Learn more about us here: https://republic.co

Republic supports credit and debit cards, ACH transfers from US bank accounts and wire transfers from any, including international, bank accounts.

Each company sets their own minimum investment amount. Republic’s platform-wide minimum is $10

Anyone 18 years or older can invest.

Each company on Republic decides what other requirements there are to invest in each unique campaign; please refer to each company's deal page for details on who can invest.

Please note, there are limits to how much you can invest based on your income. net worth and any other investments you've made in Title III/Regulated Crowdfunding offerings.

You’re allowed to sell your stake in a crowdfunding investment starting one year after your investment is provided to you, and earlier under some circumstances.
However, there’s no guarantee that someone will be willing to buy it at that point.

if i were asked i will choose cryptocurrency why? because for me i feel safe in cryptocurrency. but it's just my opinion. it all depends on the people for what they choosing. somehow the crypto world was growing everyday so that i prefer to choose cryptocurrency!

Why I chose this project for investment. for me now is not because basically the price of btc or any kind of token is not permanent value so if the market is down and you are going to paid something this not fair to paid of the thing value to price of the market.

Thank you for supporting the project and we are glad that you can tell your friends.

right. but not less than 10$

Can I fund my investment via multiple payment methods?

Does it cost anything to invest on Republic?

Darek Waleko, founder of Up Sonder, turned his passion of flying drones into a career. He explains how his relentlessness and discipline played a key part in this transition. Read more about Derek, one of this week's https://republic.co/blog/derek-waleko-up-sonder?utm_content=buffer6fd34&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR3Awh-H-aC9P-PZhtHWxtJk1NLsuEJT_EcVX-ZEhu4wH5d_1TiuIkWbo0A

You get a Crowd Safe, which is a security that gives you a financial interest in the company you invested in. Some campaigns also offer perks (e.g. a pre-order of their product) for particular investment amounts.

No. Republic is free for investors. Companies only pay if they successfully fundraise.

Crowd Safes (SAFEs) are not common stock. Common stock represents an ownership stake in a company and entitles you to certain rights under state corporate law and federal securities law.  A SAFE, on the other hand, is an agreement to provide you a future equity stake based on the amount you invested if—and only if—a triggering event occurs.  SAFEs do not represent a current equity stake in the company in which you are investing.  Instead, the terms of the SAFE have to be met in order for you to receive your equity stake.

Read more at: investor.gov (http://investor.gov)

While Republic supports multiple payment methods, you can only use one payment method per investment.

Naresh Mulchandi started Fretch as a one-man team.

He did all of the IT, the marketing -- even the grocery deliveries. In today's #Superheroes post, Naresh talks about the highs and lows of leaving his corporate life behind to jump start his own venture.

Read more: https://republic.co/blog/naresh-mulchandi-fretch?utm_content=buffer0bd98&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR1fEQbooQc5qqqYO76mMrprOL6fKnXgGhFODr3i4gv7ESZIKIpDZjOWAZk

If you have questions regarding your company eligibility, the process of creating and publishing your offering on Republic, preparing or filing Form C: issuers@republic.co

If you have general questions regarding investing in startups on Republic.
Please note: questions relating to specific startups listed on Republic should be directed to startup founders directly, via the discussion section on the startup’s page. investors@republic.co

We have been blown away by the success of the Republic campaign. When I heard about Republic last fall, I knew that I would launch a campaign with them. Their intentions, platform, team, and process are exactly what founders need to be successful.


Desiree Vargas Wrigley, Pearachute.
Reached maximum goal, raised $250k.

Republic's Crowd SAFE ensures that:

All your crowd investors represent a single line on the cap table.
There are no additional operational or tax reporting burdens.
Your future rounds (including those from VC) will not be impacted.

Expertise
We have created and open-sourced the Crowd SAFE™ as the fundraising instrument specifically optimized for equity crowdfunding. It has since been successfully adopted by the industry.

We have created a startup-friendly process that makes crowdfunding as easy as possible.
Our streamlined process and partnerships drive the cost of fundraising down to a minimum.
You don’t need to have a lawyer or a CPA.

Angels and VCs bring expertise but the crowd brings customers and fans.


Naval Ravikant, AngelList
Investor in Twitter, Uber, Yammer; Advisor of Republic

More than cash
Equity crowdfunding allows you to market and grow your business and get paid to do it.

Raise funds
Republic gives you access to a new and vast pool of capital. Raise funds from anyone: your community, customers, partners and millions of retail investors around the world.

Currently, the SAFT (Simple Agreement for Future Tokens) is the instrument widely used by blockchain companies to pre-sell tokens. Republic Crypto aims to change that with the Token DPA. Although the SAFT dominates as a token presale agreement with accredited investors, Republic believes that this instrument is not optimal for less sophisticated retail investors––specifically when the SAFT includes no maturity date or a provision to claim company assets if a project fails. The use of the derivative SAFTE (Simple Agreement for Future Tokens & Equity) which provides the prospect of future equity may not provide adequate protection if the project fails as equity holders are generally below debt holders in the event of a liquidation.

Our team realized: Who wants an IOU when we have existing established regimes for lending money to projects and leaving deposits on future purchases?

thanks for the support!

$ 10 - minimum investment

Marketing budget: $0
We highly recommend, but do not require, you to spend money on marketing, social media or otherwise. There might be a live event you want to attend, you might decide to have a party. These costs are optional and you decide on the total costs, but can have major impact on how much you raise.
Credit Card: ~3.5%
If you would like your investors to have the convenience of using a credit or debit card for investment a ~3.5% fee is charged by the service provider. For example if an investor uses their card for a $100 investment your fee would be $3.50. This would only apply to investments made with a credit or debit card, and only if the campaign is successful. Please note, currently Token DPA offerings cannot utilize credit card processing.

What fees does Republic charge?

Is there a limit on how much I can raise?

Can companies based outside the US raise money on Republic?

Republic campaigns usually last 30-60 days. If you need to run a campaign for a longer time, please let us know.

How does Flat Fee Attorney pricing work?

 By being affiliated with Republic, you get a special discount on Form C reviews through our independent attorneys we have partnered. How the flat fee is determined is explained below.

Number of Prior Issuances of Securities to Investors (Equity, Debt, SAFE, SAFT, etc.)

Anyone in your company that falls into one or more of these categories must provide Republic their full name legal name, SSN/TIN, phone-number, address and DOB:

Officer (anyone with "officer" in their title);
Director (anyone on your board, but not informal advisors); and/or
Any person or entity that holds 20% or more of the company.

Finances, ensure that your financial statements, for the last 2 fiscal years are GAAP compliant. If you need assistance, we recommend using Kristine Rasmussen from Assure (krasmussen@assure.co) to prepare them in GAAP.
Once that is complete, please have your financial statements reviewed by a 3rd party CPA. We can introduce you to once if need be - note this is only for campaigns raising over $107,000.

How do I know if my financials are GAAP compliant?

How do I print or download an offering page as PDF?

What is a rolling close and how does it affect my investment?

Can I increase my investment after it is finalized during a rolling close?

How do I get my post marked as "Helpful" ?

Each fundraising startup's page has a public Q&A (or "Discussion") section where investors can ask questions, provide their reasons for deciding to invest or not, or share opinions, and where the founders can provide additional answers or information.

As with any public discussion, some posts can be more helpful than others.

To reward helpful, constructive participation in the discussion, we created a way for the founders to explicitly highlight certain posts as being "helpful" (this button is only visible to founders).



Authors of helpful posts will also get additional rewards in Notes.

So to increase the chance of your comments to be marked as helpful, you should participate in the discussion, provide insight, analysis, help founders answer questions that you know answers to — and it's likely that they will want to thank you for your contribution

Token DPA investments: The Token DPA is a debt-like instrument which affords the investor the right to a future cash payment or tokens. If the investor receives cash with interest, tax will be due on the interest gained. If the investor receives tokens, tax guidance is unclear as to whether there is a taxable event. You may have to pay tax on the value gained then or pay tax when you sell or trade the tokens.  Token DPA instruments typically do not afford an investor the right to receive K-1s or similar tax documents.

Other instrument types such as the Crowd SDA and Crowd TPA will be taxed based on facts and circumstances unique to each instrument. You should consult with the issuing company and your tax advisor.


Generally, Republic will not provide tax documents.

I am a Canadian investor, can I participate?

How does my investment impact my taxes?

What if I sold the security I acquired on Republic in a private transaction and realized a loss? 

A Crowd SDA is an investment contract between lenders (investors) and companies looking to raise capital. Individuals make investments in exchange for the chance to earn a return in the form of cash interest payments.

The Crowd SDA was created by Republic and is a debt crowdfunding-specific version of a typical debt agreement, a financial instrument widely used by angels, VCs and other accredited investors investing in startups.

Under the terms of the Crowd SDA, investors lend money to the company in exchange for annual interest payments during the term of the agreement. The company has the right to accelerate repayment of interest and/or principal, subject to a minimum return multiple (e.g. 1.5x the principal). If the company makes all interest payments due under the Crowd SDA, the minimum return multiple will be satisfied.

RISK NOTE: payments are not guaranteed. The company may not have sufficient capital available to meet its payment obligations under the Crowd SDA, and the Crowd SDA is unsecured, meaning there is no collateral to which investors would have recourse in the event that the company is unable to meet its payment obligations.

Your return depends on your investment amount, the interest rate and the minimum return multiple amount detailed in the agreement. There is no guarantee of a return, as the company you lend to may not be able to service the debt and has not secured the debt with any assets.

Key terms of the Crowd SDA include:

Annual Payment means an amount equal to or greater than the product of (i) the Loan Amount and (ii) the Interest Rate.

The Interest Rate is simple interest, paid annually, calculated based on the amount of your investment in the offering.

The Maturity Date is a future date, usually expressed as a number of of years from the Payment Start Date (as defined in the Crowd SDA). Upon the maturity date, the company must repay all outstanding interest and principal due under the Crowd SDA.

The Minimum Return Multiple is also determined by the company and defines the minimum total return which the investor is entitled to have received by the Maturity Date, expressed as a multiple of the principal amount.

How is my investment limit calculated on a 12 month rolling basis?

For compliance purposes, we use each offering's closure date to select investments in the rolling 12-month calculation, and not the investment commitment date.

Investment limits are calculated as (Investment commitments as of the date of the campaign they are associated's closing for the next 365 days + any disclosed Title III investments made on other portals).

The terms of each campaign on Republic, from the type of security being sold, to who can participate, is determined by each company crowdfunding. Each campaign's Form C will list which jurisdictions are being solicited on the cover page.

If a company is accepting international investors or investors from your jurisdiction, you can invest using your credit/debit cards or via a wire transfer.

Is investing in startups risky?

If and when you receive voting shares in a company, your voting rights will likely be diluted when the company raises additional funds.

Many companies on Republic raise using instruments that can never grant voting rights, such as the Token DPA, Crowd SDA and Crowd TPA. Read more about each instrument and the Form C of each company you are interested in investing in.

Crowd Safes (SAFEs) are not common stock. Common stock represents an ownership stake in a company and entitles you to certain rights under state corporate law and federal securities law.  A SAFE, on the other hand, is an agreement to provide you a future equity stake based on the amount you invested if—and only if—a triggering event occurs.  SAFEs do not represent a current equity stake in the company in which you are investing.  Instead, the terms of the SAFE have to be met in order for you to receive your equity stake.

Read more at: https://investor.gov/additional-resources/news-alerts/alerts-bulletins/investor-bulletin-be-cautious-safes-crowdfunding

Can I fund my investment via multiple payment methods?

If I invest in a company and they fail to reach their funding goal, will I be refunded?

Yes, if a company fails to meet their funding goal all investments in that company will be cancelled and refunded.

While Republic supports multiple payment methods, you can only use one payment method per investment.

Yes, if you have a self-directed IRA, a revocable trust that you are the trustee for, the owner / manager of an LLC or in a position to direct a corporations monies, you can register your entity in your investor settings with Republic and invest through it. Please remember to disclose the entity's net-worth, annual income as well as all other Title III investments made in the last 12 months here.
https://republic.co/portfolio#about_me

 you cannot receive perks if you invest with your self-directed IRA due to tax law.

You can cancel a Republic investment and receive a refund up until 48 hours before the campaign deadline, after which point your investment is final.

What do I get when I invest?

Some campaigns also offer perks (e.g. a pre-order of their product) for particular investment amounts.

For example, If space opens up for $1,000 and your waitlisted investment is $1,500, you won't get in, but the person behind you with a $900 waitlisted investment will get in, and the next person with a $100 waitlisted investment or less will get in as well.

What is the minimum investment amount?

What is the AngelList family of startups?

Republic, AngelList http://angellist.co/, CoinList https://coinlist.co/ , and Product Hunt https://producthunt.com/ make up a robust family of startups, all under the AngelList umbrella. With complementary visions for the startup world, we often collaborate with the companies in this ecosystem.

In 2016, Republic spun out of AngelList, a community of startups and accredited investors that makes fundraising more efficient. When Title III equity crowdfunding regulations were enacted, Republic adopted a similar mission to make fundraising and investing easier for startups and all investors––especially unaccredited ones.

Ken Nguyen, Republic’s CEO, is the former General Counsel of AngelList and co-founded Republic with Paul Menchov, a former technology officer of AngelList and co-founder/CTO of CoinList.

Each company on Republic determines what types of investors they will accept, check each deal page for details.

Your net worth is the sum of all your assets, minus all your liabilities. For purposes of investing on Republic, the value of any primary residence should not be included in your assets. Similarly, any mortgages or other loans on that residence do not count as a liability (up to the fair market value of your home).

For example, Jon Smith, with an annual income of $80,000, invests with his spouse, Jane Doe, with an annual income of $120,000. Together, their combined investment limit is that of a single investor with an annual income of $200,000.

What payment methods does Republic support?

When you invest on Republic, you receive a Crowd Safe, which gives you a financial interest in the company you invested in. You can make money if that company “exits”, meaning it is acquired or goes public at a higher price than you paid for it, but could also lose your entire investment if it fails.

You’re allowed to sell your stake in a crowdfunding investment starting one year after your investment is provided to you, and earlier under some circumstances.

However, there’s no guarantee that someone will be willing to buy it at that point.

#Proof of joined post

Bitcointalk username tredingaltec
profile  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2129949
TELEGARAM @Qsukses11

How much does it cost to raise on Republic?

Financials: $1,000–$4,000
If your financials are not complex, you have been diligent with bookkeeping and you are organized expect this cost to be in the middle to lower range. If you already have GAAP converted financials your costs will be lower. If you have a licensed CPA on the team your costs can be $0. If you use professionals expect the bill to be sent once services are complete.

Video: $0
Spend as little or as much as you want. It’s up to you. Already have a video? Chances are you can use that for your campaign.

Marketing budget: $0
We highly recommend, but do not require, you to spend money on marketing, social media or otherwise. There might be a live event you want to attend, you might decide to have a party. These costs are optional and you decide on the total costs, but can have major impact on how much you raise.

Credit Card: ~3.5%
If you would like your investors to have the convenience of using a credit or debit card for investment a ~3.5% fee is charged by the service provider. For example if an investor uses their card for a $100 investment your fee would be $3.50. This would only apply to investments made with a credit or debit card, and only if the campaign is successful. Please note, currently Token DPA offerings cannot utilize credit card processing.

What fees does Republic charge?

Investing on Republic is free for Investors.

Companies pay only if they successfully reach their funding goal: 6% of the total funds raised in cash, and 2% as a Crowd Safe.

Companies raising on Republic may also use the proceeds of their successful
financing to pay for the escrow agent and other transaction-related fees. Related: how much does it cost to launch a campaign?

Example using a Crowd Safe: Equity Startup, Inc. raises $100,000 at $10M valuation and hits its funding goal, effectively selling an equivalent of 1% of its equity. Republic takes $6,000 and Crowd Safe with a $2,000 face value (0.02% in an equity equivalent).

Example using a Token DPA: Blockchain Startup, Inc. raises $100,000 
and hits its funding goal, effectively selling $100,000 plus interest in tokens. Republic takes $6,000 and Token DPA with a $2,000 face value (later equivalent for cash or tokens).

Example using a Revenue Share: Revenue Startup, Inc. raises $100,000  and hits its funding goal, effectively selling $100,000 in debt with a revenue right. Republic takes $6,000 and a revenue right with a $2,000 face value (which will entitle Republic to payments as if Republic had put $2,000 into the offering).

Is there a limit on how much I can raise?

C-Corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) can fundraise on Republic.

No, only United States-based companies can raise via equity crowdfunding per US law.

Does my company need to be incorporated in a particular state to fundraise on Republic?

What is the typical campaign duration?

 By being affiliated with Republic, you get a special discount on Form C reviews through our independent attorneys we have partnered.
https://republic.co/help/how-does-flat-fee-attorney-pricing-work

Note: Standard Billing (per hour) includes $400 for an attorney, $150 for a paralegal, and $100 for a legal assistant. Flat-free pricing includes approximately 10 hours of legal review. Client may be billed based on the firm’s standard fee schedule for special circumstances. Any client work to be billed beyond the standard flat fee will require prior client approval and an applicable retainer.

Who needs to have a Bad Actor Check run on them?

Anyone in your company that falls into one or more of these categories must provide Republic their full name legal name, SSN/TIN, phone-number, address and DOB:

Officer (anyone with "officer" in their title);
Director (anyone on your board, but not informal advisors); and/or
Any person or entity that holds 20% or more of the company.

What are GAAP Financials and when do I need them to be "Reviewed"?

What are the key components of preparing for my campaign?

Deal Page, you should start working on your offering page, remember we have templates on your onboarding page.

Video & Transcript, If you are making or using a video, remember to write a transcript for it.

GAAP refers to "generally accepted accounting principles", an industry standard for reporting financial information. To fundraise using Regulation Crowdfunding, you must submit your financial statements in GAAP format.

If you're still not sure, it's best to check with a CPA. We recommend using Kristine Rasmussen from Assure (krasmussen@assure.co). Most startups that have raised on Republic work with Kristine.

Remember, if you want the ability to raise over $107,000, you must have your GAAP finances reviewed by an independent CPA.

What kind of startups are accepted to raise?

Only U.S.-based companies are accepted (you have to be incorporated in the US)
Only companies that pass the criteria of our investment committee  https://republic.co/learn/investors/how_we_select_startups
More criteria listed here  https://republic.co/learn/issuers/who_can_raise

Hi,

Can you show us some proof of your affiliation with Binance and NEO? I contacted the Binance admins over Telegram and they told me they dont know anything about that. In your thread you are claiming that you are backed by both Binance and NEO.

How much can I invest?

If either your annual income or your net worth is less than $107,000, you can invest up to the greater of either $2,200 or 5% of the lesser of your annual income or net worth during any 12-month period.

If both your annual income and your net worth are equal to or more than $107,000, you can invest up to 10% of annual income or net worth—whichever is lesser up to a maximum of $107,000 during any 12-month period.

Can I sell my stake in the startup?

You’re allowed to sell your stake in a crowdfunding investment starting one year after your investment is provided to you, and earlier under some circumstances.  https://republic.co/learn/investors/selling

However, there’s no guarantee that someone will be willing to buy it at that point.

Who can invest?

Anyone 18 years or older can invest.

How do I get a return on my investment?

When you invest on Republic, you receive a Crowd Safe, which gives you a financial interest in the company you invested in. You can make money if that company “exits”, meaning it is acquired or goes public at a higher price than you paid for it, but could also lose your entire investment if it fails.

What payment methods does Republic support?

Write your question in private messages, to the admin of the project who answers in this thread. This will allow you to get an answer to your question and ensure that it is not lost among others.

Republic supports credit and debit cards, ACH transfers from US bank accounts and wire transfers from any, including international, bank accounts.

How do I calculate my net worth?

No, there is no citizenship requirement to invest and Republic is open to anyone over 18.

Each company on Republic determines what types of investors they will accept, check each deal page for details.

How to set up an Ether wallet

See instructions on the Internet.

What is the AngelList family of startups?

Thank you for your question and interest in the project! Please duplicate your question in the pm of the admin BTT or in the Telegram chat https://t.me/republiccrypto

What is the minimum investment amount?

Each company sets their own minimum investment amount. Republic’s platform-wide minimum is $10.

How does the waitlist work?

If the campaign reaches the maximum goal, no more investments can get accepted and all following investment commitments get added to the waitlist.

If one of the earlier investors decides to cancel or doesn’t fund their investment in time, the first person with the matching or lower desired allocation on the waitlist will get their spot.

For example, If space opens up for $1,000 and your waitlisted investment is $1,500, you won't get in, but the person behind you with a $900 waitlisted investment will get in, and the next person with a $100 waitlisted investment or less will get in as well.

What do I get when I invest?

You get a Crowd Safe, which is a security that gives you a financial interest in the company you invested in. Some campaigns also offer perks (e.g. a pre-order of their product) for particular investment amounts.

Can I cancel my investment and receive a refund?

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We know that starting a small business is not a small task.

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Can I invest through my LLC/Trust/IRA/Self-Directed IRA?

Yes, if you have a self-directed IRA, a revocable trust that you are the trustee for, the owner / manager of an LLC or in a position to direct a corporations monies, you can register your entity in your investor settings with Republic and invest through it. Please remember to disclose the entity's net-worth, annual income as well as all other Title III investments made in the last 12 months here.

How does investing on Republic work?

If I invest in a company and they fail to reach their funding goal, will I be refunded?

Yes, if a company fails to meet their funding goal all investments in that company will be cancelled and refunded.

Can I fund my investment via multiple payment methods?

While Republic supports multiple payment methods, you can only use one payment method per investment.

Does it cost anything to invest on Republic?

No. Republic is free for investors. Companies only pay if they successfully fundraise. https://republic.co/help/what-are-republic-39-s-fees

What voting rights do I get when I invest?

If a company fundraises on Republic via Crowd SAFE or convertible note, unless and until the Crowd SAFE or the note is converted into an equity stake, you will have no information or voting right as an investor in the company.

If and when you receive voting shares in a company, your voting rights will likely be diluted when the company raises additional funds.

Many companies on Republic raise using instruments that can never grant voting rights, such as the Token DPA, Crowd SDA and Crowd TPA. Read more about each instrument and the Form C of each company you are interested in investing in.

Is investing in startups risky?

Yes, startup investing is very risky.

Does Republic allow international investors?

What are the startup's ongoing obligations towards me as an investor?

Companies that have successfully raised on Republic are required to publish an annual update on their website 120 days after the end of their next fiscal year.

Please note, that Republic can not be held responsible if the company fails to publish an annual report.

How is my investment limit calculated on a 12 month rolling basis?

For compliance purposes, we use each offering's closure date to select investments in the rolling 12-month calculation, and not the investment commitment date.

Investment limits are calculated as (Investment commitments as of the date of the campaign they are associated's closing for the next 365 days + any disclosed Title III investments made on other portals).

For example, an investment commitment of $100 made on 1/1/17 for a campaign that closed successfully on 2/1/18, would count as being made and going against an investor's investment limit from 2/1/18 to 2/1/19.

The rule states that all communications relating to your crowdfunding investment must be in writing, through Republic.

After you invest in the company, the founders can message your via a private message, but these communications can not contain any material information about the company that's not included on the public campaign page.

All communications containing or requesting new material information about the company or its business must be public and visible to all prospective investors.

On Republic, public communications can happen on the discussion section of each campaign or in the comments to the company's public updates.

What is the Crowd Simple Debt Agreement (“Crowd SDA”)?

A Crowd SDA is an investment contract between lenders (investors) and companies looking to raise capital. Individuals make investments in exchange for the chance to earn a return in the form of cash interest payments.

The Crowd SDA was created by Republic and is a debt crowdfunding-specific version of a typical debt agreement, a financial instrument widely used by angels, VCs and other accredited investors investing in startups.

Under the terms of the Crowd SDA, investors lend money to the company in exchange for annual interest payments during the term of the agreement. The company has the right to accelerate repayment of interest and/or principal, subject to a minimum return multiple (e.g. 1.5x the principal). If the company makes all interest payments due under the Crowd SDA, the minimum return multiple will be satisfied.

RISK NOTE: payments are not guaranteed. The company may not have sufficient capital available to meet its payment obligations under the Crowd SDA, and the Crowd SDA is unsecured, meaning there is no collateral to which investors would have recourse in the event that the company is unable to meet its payment obligations.

Your return depends on your investment amount, the interest rate and the minimum return multiple amount detailed in the agreement. There is no guarantee of a return, as the company you lend to may not be able to service the debt and has not secured the debt with any assets.

Each company can customize its Crowd SDA, including or excluding certain provisions. Most include an interest rate and a minimum return multiple. If the Crowd SDA includes both an interest rate and minimum return multiple, the provision more favorable to the investor applies.

Key terms of the Crowd SDA include:

Annual Payment means an amount equal to or greater than the product of (i) the Loan Amount and (ii) the Interest Rate.

The Interest Rate is simple interest, paid annually, calculated based on the amount of your investment in the offering.

The Maturity Date is a future date, usually expressed as a number of of years from the Payment Start Date (as defined in the Crowd SDA). Upon the maturity date, the company must repay all outstanding interest and principal due under the Crowd SDA.

The Minimum Return Multiple is also determined by the company and defines the minimum total return which the investor is entitled to have received by the Maturity Date, expressed as a multiple of the principal amount.

Do Crowd SAFE holders get a K-1 at the end of the tax year?

Did you invest in a Republic offering in the last year or before? Curious as to how your investment may impact your taxes? While Republic cannot give you tax advice, we will provide you with some general information and resources. We hope you find these guidelines helpful.

Tax liability is largely determined by what type of entity you invested in:

The first step is to determine whether you have invested in a C corporation or an LLC. You can find this information on each company's Form C, which is attached to the deal page offering.

In general, U.S. investors investing in C-corporations on Republic will only need to report income when they realize a gain or loss for tax purposes and no K-1 is due to you. In other words,

When obtaining liquidity such as through selling a position,
When earning interest, or
When receiving and then selling a digital asset (token).
In these cases, the company you invested in (or its 3rd party transfer agent) will provide you with the necessary documents.

What if I invested in an LLC?

What if the company I invested in went bankrupt?

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Once you sell a capital asset, such as Crowd SAFE, and realize a gain, the capital gain (i.e., [sales price] - [basis]) is taxable.

What if I sold the security I acquired on Republic in a private transaction and realized a loss?

I am a Canadian investor, can I participate?

Each company on Republic decides which jurisdictions to accept investors from and is responsible for ensuring they are compliant in that jurisdiction.

When an offering is open to international investors, Canadian investors are welcome to participate in offerings on Republic.

Canadian investors may be subject to additional holding requirements that exceed those that apply to US investors. https://republic.co/learn/investors/selling

Canadian investors should consult with their local regulators and each company's Form C before investing.

How are my investments taxed?

The following information is based on our understanding of how some investors will be taxed on commonly used investment instruments.  Each company hosted on Republic prepares its own security instrument for fundraising.  We do not provide any guidance as to how such instruments may be taxed generally or how a specific investor purchasing these instruments would be taxed, and encourage you to discuss any tax questions with your tax, legal, accounting, and other financial advisers.  The great majority of investments in seed-stage and early-stage companies result in complete losses for the investor, so tax losses may be expected on your investment. 

Crowd SAFE investments: Crowd SAFE investments grant the holder a contingent right to receive stock or cash at a later period of time. Generally, these investments do not generate a taxable event until some type of liquidity event (e.g. when the issuer engages in an initial public offering or is acquired).  Crowd SAFE instruments typically do not afford an investor the right to receive K-1s or similar tax documents. 

Token DPA investments: The Token DPA is a debt-like instrument which affords the investor the right to a future cash payment or tokens. If the investor receives cash with interest, tax will be due on the interest gained. If the investor receives tokens, tax guidance is unclear as to whether there is a taxable event. You may have to pay tax on the value gained then or pay tax when you sell or trade the tokens.  Token DPA instruments typically do not afford an investor the right to receive K-1s or similar tax documents.

Other instrument types such as the Crowd SDA and Crowd TPA will be taxed based on facts and circumstances unique to each instrument. You should consult with the issuing company and your tax advisor.

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How does a startup graduate to the home page?

Appearing on the home page is not an endorsement of a company's offering. Companies that appear on the home page are offered the opportunity to (i) have their campaign's launch announced via an email to Republic's user base (ii) be featured in the Superheroes blog.

Republic reserves the right to change this policy without notice, this policy was last updated on January 24, 2019. Version 1.1.

What are the conditions allowing the startup to do a rolling close?

What is a rolling close and how does it affect my investment?

Can I increase my investment after it is finalized during a rolling close?

Yes you can increase your investment, however this will effectively be made as a new investment.

Because of this, you can only later cancel or amend this part of the investment.

For example, you had a $1,000 investment finalized and you later invested an additional $600. You can now:

increase your total investment to $1,800 ($1,000 finalized + $600 new + $200 increase),
decrease your total investment to $1,200 ($1,200 locked + $200 new),
cancel your $600 investment (prior to the cancellation deadline) and be left with the original $1,000 investment
but you could not reduce your total investment below $1,000.

How do you choose Superheroes to feature on your blog?

Companies raising funds with Republic are offered the opportunity to be featured in our blog's superheroes section once they've graduated to our home page.

Features are on a first come, first served basis. We generally publish one blog post per week.

Many companies choose to not participate in the blog; appearing on the blog is not an endorsement of a companies offering.  We also feature entrepreneurs not raising on Republic if they have an interesting story or are furthering our mission.

How do I print or download an offering page as PDF?

To print an offering (deal) page, use your browser's print function (Cmd+P on Mac, Ctrl+P on Windows).

The easiest way to download a page as a PDF is to go through the print command, and choose "Print to PDF" or "Save as PDF" in the print destination / printer choice menu

How much does it cost to raise on Republic?

Raising via investment crowdfunding on Republic is not a heavy lift, contrary to what you might expect.

Please note: these fees are not paid to Republic, but are objective costs associated with preparing the documents and running a compliant campaign. Republic only takes commission on successful campaigns.

Form C: $1,500
The SEC requires fundraising companies to provide certain information on Form C.  This disclosure informs prospective investors and is provided to the SEC.  iDisclose, a third party service provider, helps you complete a Form C in about 9 hours when it would normally take over 4 weeks manually. We also have inhouse staff to help you along the way. You are required to pay this cost up-front when you start using the service.

Financials: $1,000–$4,000
If your financials are not complex, you have been diligent with bookkeeping and you are organized expect this cost to be in the middle to lower range. If you already have GAAP converted financials your costs will be lower. If you have a licensed CPA on the team your costs can be $0. If you use professionals expect the bill to be sent once services are complete.
Video: $0
Spend as little or as much as you want. It’s up to you. Already have a video? Chances are you can use that for your campaign.

Marketing budget: $0
We highly recommend, but do not require, you to spend money on marketing, social media or otherwise. There might be a live event you want to attend, you might decide to have a party. These costs are optional and you decide on the total costs, but can have major impact on how much you raise.

Credit Card: ~3.5%
If you would like your investors to have the convenience of using a credit or debit card for investment a ~3.5% fee is charged by the service provider. For example if an investor uses their card for a $100 investment your fee would be $3.50. This would only apply to investments made with a credit or debit card, and only if the campaign is successful. Please note, currently Token DPA offerings cannot utilize credit card processing.

What fees does Republic charge?

How is my investment limit calculated on a 12 month rolling basis?

For compliance purposes, we use each offering's closure date to select investments in the rolling 12-month calculation, and not the investment commitment date.

Investment limits are calculated as (Investment commitments as of the date of the campaign they are associated's closing for the next 365 days + any disclosed Title III investments made on other portals).

For example, an investment commitment of $100 made on 1/1/17 for a campaign that closed successfully on 2/1/18, would count as being made and going against an investor's investment limit from 2/1/18 to 2/1/19.

This means that an investment made during a campaign can count against your 12 month rolling investment limit for more than 12 months depending on when the campaign closes. Please consult your investor profile to see your current limit.

I am a Canadian investor, can I participate?

Each company on Republic decides which jurisdictions to accept investors from and is responsible for ensuring they are compliant in that jurisdiction.

When an offering is open to international investors, Canadian investors are welcome to participate in offerings on Republic.

Canadian investors may be subject to additional holding requirements that exceed those that apply to US investors.

Canadian investors should consult with their local regulators and each company's Form C before investing.

Investing on Republic is free for Investors.

Companies pay only if they successfully reach their funding goal: 6% of the total funds raised in cash, and 2% as a Crowd Safe.

Companies raising on Republic may also use the proceeds of their successful
financing to pay for the escrow agent and other transaction-related fees. Related: how much does it cost to launch a campaign?

Example using a Crowd Safe: Equity Startup, Inc. raises $100,000 at $10M valuation and hits its funding goal, effectively selling an equivalent of 1% of its equity. Republic takes $6,000 and Crowd Safe with a $2,000 face value (0.02% in an equity equivalent).

Example using a Token DPA: Blockchain Startup, Inc. raises $100,000 
and hits its funding goal, effectively selling $100,000 plus interest in tokens. Republic takes $6,000 and Token DPA with a $2,000 face value (later equivalent for cash or tokens).

Example using a Revenue Share: Revenue Startup, Inc. raises $100,000  and hits its funding goal, effectively selling $100,000 in debt with a revenue right. Republic takes $6,000 and a revenue right with a $2,000 face value (which will entitle Republic to payments as if Republic had put $2,000 into the offering).

Is there a limit on how much I can raise?

C-Corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) can fundraise on Republic.

Can companies based outside the US raise money on Republic?

No, only United States-based companies can raise via equity crowdfunding per US law.

Does my company need to be incorporated in a particular state to fundraise on Republic?

What is the typical campaign duration?

Republic campaigns usually last 30-60 days. If you need to run a campaign for a longer time, please let us know.

How does Flat Fee Attorney pricing work?

Note: Standard Billing (per hour) includes $400 for an attorney, $150 for a paralegal, and $100 for a legal assistant. Flat-free pricing includes approximately 10 hours of legal review. Client may be billed based on the firm’s standard fee schedule for special circumstances. Any client work to be billed beyond the standard flat fee will require prior client approval and an applicable retainer.

What are GAAP Financials and when do I need them to be "Reviewed"?

What are the key components of preparing for my campaign?

How do I know if my financials are GAAP compliant?

GAAP refers to "generally accepted accounting principles", an industry standard for reporting financial information. To fundraise using Regulation Crowdfunding, you must submit your financial statements in GAAP format.

If they're formatted like this example, meaning many of the same items and information (ex. issuance of stock) are covered in the same way, they're probably GAAP. That said, it's not just a question of formatting, and this isn't financial advice.  https://republic.co/help/issuer-gaap-example.pdf

If you're still not sure, it's best to check with a CPA. We recommend using Kristine Rasmussen from Assure (krasmussen@assure.co). Most startups that have raised on Republic work with Kristine.

Remember, if you want the ability to raise over $107,000, you must have your GAAP finances reviewed by an independent CPA.

What kind of startups are accepted to raise?

The Token DPA (Debt Payable by Assets) (“DPA”) is a debt security created by the Republic Crypto team specifically for token pre-sales. We've designed the Token DPA with unaccredited and international investors in mind, but we believe it's the best way to pre-sell tokens for any project and for accredited and unaccredited investors alike. Just as we created and open sourced the Crowd SAFE, we’re open sourcing the Token DPA with hopes that it becomes an industry standard to make investing easier and to help support the blockchain ecosystem more broadly. Feel free to send us an e-mail if you’re planning a token pre-sale or have already held one and want to build a larger, more inclusive network of non-accredited investors.

Our team realized: Who wants an IOU when we have existing established regimes for lending money to projects and leaving deposits on future purchases?

We're primarily concerned with how many SAFT instruments allows investors' token distribution rights to expire without the recourse of being a debtor as well as the inability of investors' to request money back if goals or projects never materialize on the promised schedule. Our team can reduce these concerns with the Token DPA, providing flexible terms favorable to investors’ interests. Despite using a framework for every agreement, each Token DPA is different and investors should read and understand each investment contract before making an investment.

With a standard SAFT, investors must wait for a public token sale or distribution by an issuing company to receive tokens, otherwise their right to a return on their investment can be left unfulfilled, possibly forever. In contrast, the Token DPA provides a method for investors to either receive part or all of their principal back, earn a cash return or receive the desired tokens when certain events occur. It should be noted, these protections rely on the company issuing the Token DPA abiding by its terms, there can be no guarantee of this. For example, if a company issuing a Token DPA spends all of their capital before investors’ right to request a return of capital occurs, investors’ could force the company into insolvency when they make the request.

What types of companies use the Token DPA?

We’ve made the Token DPA flexible enough to work for companies at every stage of development––whether they’re ramping up their projects and are looking for early followers or have sufficient funding, are releasing their protocols, and now want to legally involve supporters who might not be accredited investors. Either way, we’ve designed the Token DPA for companies to get tokens into the hands of their users, friends, and followers. Under federal securities law, companies can not publicly sell most tokens (or the rights to tokens) to unaccredited investors without seeking a proper securities registration exemption; otherwise, they risk sanction for improperly selling securities. The Token DPA is an effective instrument to sell the right to tokens to anyone, using Reg CF or other securities exemptions.

The Token DPA sets a time limit for how long a company can hold the funds before paying interest or repaying the debt in tokens. The Token DPA encourages companies to use their funds slowly by giving investors the right to request them back. If the company does not retain the funds then they may become insolvent and will eventually fold. If investors do not request their funds back and never receive their tokens then they can earn interest on their principal. If the company completes its goals, they can repay the debt in tokens, effectively allowing investors to purchase them at a substantially discounted price.

The Token DPA’s terms can be modified to meet projects’ specific needs, allowing the loan to be paid back in cash or Tokens. For example, you can give your project breathing room by pushing back the date interest accrues. To reward early supporters, you can also ensure investors get preferential pricing on tokens if a token distribution event ever occurs. To make the Token DPA a more flexible instrument than the SAFT, the Token DPA can grant investors (instead of the company) the choice to have all or part of their monies refunded before the loan is paid back. There is no guarantee a company will have the funds to return a investor’s principal, purchasing a Token DPA can result in a total loss.

In the event the start up folds due to insolvency, Token DPA holders may not receive tokens or cash back, but as debt holders they would be entitled to any available assets over equity or SAFT holders, during a dissolution of the business, generally.

A Token DPA can have a hard cap on the time period money may be borrowed in, ensuring that investors’ capital isn’t contributed to a project that won’t materialize within a set period of time.

Companies can customize the Token DPA to include repurchase rights as well as allow for refinancings. Depending on the terms of a company's Token DPA, investors should be aware that repayment in cash or tokens may result in no return.

Even as development in the blockchain space is accelerating rapidly, existing regulations make it a risky proposition for token issuers to let everyday people participate in their pre-sales, leaving most people out. Previously, if you weren’t a US accredited investor – meaning you didn’t meet a high income/net worth threshold (3% of the US population), you couldn’t legally participate in public crypto-assets offerings pursuant to Rule 506(c) - also known as Reg D or an advertised private placement. We created the Token DPA, an instrument appropriate for investment crowdfunding, to help change that.

Anyone 18 or older can purchase the Token DPA through a Republic Crypto offering — American or international citizens, accredited or non-accredited investors and even certain types of entities.

Token DPA — an interest bearing loan that can be converted to tokens
When you join a project on Republic Crypto, you typically receive a security called the Token DPA (Debt Payable by Assets) from the company you loaned money to.

As a loan contract between you and a blockchain startup, the Token DPA is the right to receive interest on your loan or have your loan paid back in the future with the token. The ability to have your loan paid back in tokens is contingent on a trigger event, meaning you will not receive tokens unless a token distribution event occurs.

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How does the waitlist work?

If the campaign reaches the maximum goal, no more investments can get accepted and all following investment commitments get added to the waitlist.

If one of the earlier investors decides to cancel or doesn’t fund their investment in time, the first person with the matching or lower desired allocation on the waitlist will get their spot.

For example, If space opens up for $1,000 and your waitlisted investment is $1,500, you won't get in, but the person behind you with a $900 waitlisted investment will get in, and the next person with a $100 waitlisted investment or less will get in as well.

Companies provide check-points when investors can request to be paid back, in cash. It should be noted that payment can only be made if the company has retained assets sufficient to service the debt or made money.

Can I sell or transfer my Token DPA?

You are limited from selling or transferring your Token DPA for the first 12 months, unless selling back to the company, accredited investors and the like. See general selling restrictions. Additional restrictions may apply for Canadian investors.1

Can I sell tokens I receive through the Token DPA?

If the tokens are utility tokens, they should be freely tradeable, regardless of when you receive them. However, if tokens are considered securities tokens, they may only be tradeable pursuant to the general selling restrictions. Additional restrictions may apply for Canadian investors

Is there a limit on how much I can raise?

Yes. The SEC limits companies to raising $1,070,000 via Title III equity crowdfunding per rolling 12 month period.

What is the typical campaign duration?

Republic campaigns usually last 30-60 days. If you need to run a campaign for a longer time, please let us know.

What are the key components of preparing for my campaign?

The Form C, you should use iDisclose to form the basis for it.
Once you finish in iDIsclose, an attorney can review your draft for $1,500 and help you file it with the documents below, or you can use your own attorney.

Deal Page, you should start working on your offering page, remember we have templates on your onboarding page.

What fees does Republic charge?

Investing on Republic is free for Investors.

Companies pay only if they successfully reach their funding goal: 6% of the total funds raised in cash, and 2% as a Crowd Safe.

Companies raising on Republic may also use the proceeds of their successful
financing to pay for the escrow agent and other transaction-related fees. Related: how much does it cost to launch a campaign?

Example using a Crowd Safe: Equity Startup, Inc. raises $100,000 at $10M valuation and hits its funding goal, effectively selling an equivalent of 1% of its equity. Republic takes $6,000 and Crowd Safe with a $2,000 face value (0.02% in an equity equivalent).

Example using a Token DPA: Blockchain Startup, Inc. raises $100,000 
and hits its funding goal, effectively selling $100,000 plus interest in tokens. Republic takes $6,000 and Token DPA with a $2,000 face value (later equivalent for cash or tokens).

Example using a Revenue Share: Revenue Startup, Inc. raises $100,000  and hits its funding goal, effectively selling $100,000 in debt with a revenue right. Republic takes $6,000 and a revenue right with a $2,000 face value (which will entitle Republic to payments as if Republic had put $2,000 into the offering).

Interesting fee structure, gives Republic a fare piece while leaving startup healthy....joined on site.

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What are the conditions allowing the startup to do a rolling close?

Any startup raising on Republic can choose do a rolling close if their campaign has already raised double its minimum target amount and has more than 21 days left. Additionally, startups must pre-disclose their ability to do the rolling close in their Form C.

How much does it cost to raise on Republic?

Escrow: Approximately $1,500
All campaigns must have an escrow agent.  The costs of escrow vary depending on the number of investors you end up with and is not paid until after the campaign is over, directly out of the proceeds of the escrow account.

Financials: $1,000–$4,000
If your financials are not complex, you have been diligent with bookkeeping and you are organized expect this cost to be in the middle to lower range. If you already have GAAP converted financials your costs will be lower. If you have a licensed CPA on the team your costs can be $0. If you use professionals expect the bill to be sent once services are complete.

Video: $0
Spend as little or as much as you want. It’s up to you. Already have a video? Chances are you can use that for your campaign.

Attorney review: $0-$3,500
If you have an in-house counsel or your own representation, you can use their services. If you need representation, our partners offer a flat fee structure for Form C compliance and legal review. In addition they will file your Form C, all amendments during the campaign (if applicable) and your post campaign Form C-U declaring the campaign end. Finally, they will help you setup and review your investor agreement (i.e., the security you are selling to investors - most likely our Crowd Safe). This bill is typically paid upfront.

Marketing budget: $0
We highly recommend, but do not require, you to spend money on marketing, social media or otherwise. There might be a live event you want to attend, you might decide to have a party. These costs are optional and you decide on the total costs, but can have major impact on how much you raise.

Credit Card: ~3.5%
If you would like your investors to have the convenience of using a credit or debit card for investment a ~3.5% fee is charged by the service provider. For example if an investor uses their card for a $100 investment your fee would be $3.50. This would only apply to investments made with a credit or debit card, and only if the campaign is successful. Please note, currently Token DPA offerings cannot utilize credit card processing.

 By being affiliated with Republic, you get a special discount on Form C reviews through our independent attorneys we have partnered. How the flat fee is determined is explained below.

Number of Prior Issuances of Securities to Investors (Equity, Debt, SAFE, SAFT, etc.)

Can companies based outside the US raise money on Republic?

No, only United States-based companies can raise via equity crowdfunding per US law.

Does my company need to be incorporated in a particular state to fundraise on Republic?

No, as long as your company is based in the United States it does not need to be incorporated in a particular state to fundraise on Republic.

What are GAAP Financials and when do I need them to be "Reviewed"?

You must disclose your last 2 fiscal years in GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). If you want to raise more than $107,000, these financial documents must be "Reviewed," Not Audited, by an independent CPA

Who needs to have a Bad Actor Check run on them?

Anyone in your company that falls into one or more of these categories must provide Republic their full name legal name, SSN/TIN, phone-number, address and DOB:

Officer (anyone with "officer" in their title);
Director (anyone on your board, but not informal advisors); and/or
Any person or entity that holds 20% or more of the company.

What kind of startups are accepted to raise?

Only U.S.-based companies are accepted (you have to be incorporated in the US)
Only companies that pass the criteria of our investment committee  https://republic.co/learn/investors/how_we_select_startups
More criteria listed here
https://republic.co/learn/issuers/who_can_raise

GAAP refers to "generally accepted accounting principles", an industry standard for reporting financial information. To fundraise using Regulation Crowdfunding, you must submit your financial statements in GAAP format.

If you're still not sure, it's best to check with a CPA. We recommend using Kristine Rasmussen from Assure (krasmussen@assure.co). Most startups that have raised on Republic work with Kristine.

Remember, if you want the ability to raise over $107,000, you must have your GAAP finances reviewed by an independent CPA.

What is the minimum investment amount?

Each company sets their own minimum investment amount. Republic’s platform-wide minimum is $10.

Remember, you cannot receive perks if you invest with your self-directed IRA due to tax law.

How does investing on Republic work?

read https://republic.co/how_it_works

How much can I invest?

If either your annual income or your net worth is less than $107,000, you can invest up to the greater of either $2,200 or 5% of the lesser of your annual income or net worth during any 12-month period.

If both your annual income and your net worth are equal to or more than $107,000, you can invest up to 10% of annual income or net worth—whichever is lesser up to a maximum of $107,000 during any 12-month period.

Reminder: This is your annual limit for all Title III investments—not just those on Republic.

If the campaign reaches the maximum goal, no more investments can get accepted and all following investment commitments get added to the waitlist.

If one of the earlier investors decides to cancel or doesn’t fund their investment in time, the first person with the matching or lower desired allocation on the waitlist will get their spot.

For example, If space opens up for $1,000 and your waitlisted investment is $1,500, you won't get in, but the person behind you with a $900 waitlisted investment will get in, and the next person with a $100 waitlisted investment or less will get in as well.

For example, you had a $1,000 investment finalized and you later invested an additional $600. You can now:

increase your total investment to $1,800 ($1,000 finalized + $600 new + $200 increase),
decrease your total investment to $1,200 ($1,200 locked + $200 new),
cancel your $600 investment (prior to the cancellation deadline) and be left with the original $1,000 investment
but you could not reduce your total investment below $1,000.

Is investing in startups risky?

https://republic.co/learn/investors/risks
Yes, startup investing is very risky. Learn more here.

In 2016, Republic spun out of AngelList, a community of startups and accredited investors that makes fundraising more efficient. When Title III equity crowdfunding regulations were enacted, Republic adopted a similar mission to make fundraising and investing easier for startups and all investors––especially unaccredited ones.

Ken Nguyen, Republic’s CEO, is the former General Counsel of AngelList and co-founded Republic with Paul Menchov, a former technology officer of AngelList and co-founder/CTO of CoinList.

AngelList is a diversified holding company and operator, holding an equity interest in both Republic and CoinList. Product Hunt was acquired by AngelList in 2016.

What is a rolling close and how does it affect my investment?

When certain conditions are met, the startup may choose to do a rolling close to receive some of the money raised and start using it to grow their business.

The name comes from the fact that the investments are closed on a rolling basis, as opposed to in the end of the campaign.

If you wish to cancel or lower your investment, do so more than 48 hours before the announced rolling close date. You will get a refund like you normally would.
If you wish to increase your investment in the startup after the rolling close, you can do so, but it will be treated as a new investment

Any startup raising on Republic can choose do a rolling close if their campaign has already raised double its minimum target amount and has more than 21 days left. Additionally, startups must pre-disclose their ability to do the rolling close in their Form C.

How do you choose Superheroes to feature on your blog?

Companies raising funds with Republic are offered the opportunity to be featured in our blog's superheroes section once they've graduated to our home page.

Features are on a first come, first served basis. We generally publish one blog post per week.

Many companies choose to not participate in the blog; appearing on the blog is not an endorsement of a companies offering.  We also feature entrepreneurs not raising on Republic if they have an interesting story or are furthering our mission.

Appearing on the home page is not an endorsement of a company's offering. Companies that appear on the home page are offered the opportunity to (i) have their campaign's launch announced via an email to Republic's user base (ii) be featured in the Superheroes blog.

Republic reserves the right to change this policy without notice, this policy was last updated on January 24, 2019. Version 1.1.

What is the Crowd Simple Debt Agreement (“Crowd SDA”)?

A Crowd SDA is an investment contract between lenders (investors) and companies looking to raise capital. Individuals make investments in exchange for the chance to earn a return in the form of cash interest payments.

The Crowd SDA was created by Republic and is a debt crowdfunding-specific version of a typical debt agreement, a financial instrument widely used by angels, VCs and other accredited investors investing in startups.

Under the terms of the Crowd SDA, investors lend money to the company in exchange for annual interest payments during the term of the agreement. The company has the right to accelerate repayment of interest and/or principal, subject to a minimum return multiple (e.g. 1.5x the principal). If the company makes all interest payments due under the Crowd SDA, the minimum return multiple will be satisfied.

RISK NOTE: payments are not guaranteed. The company may not have sufficient capital available to meet its payment obligations under the Crowd SDA, and the Crowd SDA is unsecured, meaning there is no collateral to which investors would have recourse in the event that the company is unable to meet its payment obligations.

Each company can customize its Crowd SDA, including or excluding certain provisions. Most include an interest rate and a minimum return multiple. If the Crowd SDA includes both an interest rate and minimum return multiple, the provision more favorable to the investor applies.

The Interest Rate is simple interest, paid annually, calculated based on the amount of your investment in the offering.

The Maturity Date is a future date, usually expressed as a number of of years from the Payment Start Date (as defined in the Crowd SDA). Upon the maturity date, the company must repay all outstanding interest and principal due under the Crowd SDA.

The Minimum Return Multiple is also determined by the company and defines the minimum total return which the investor is entitled to have received by the Maturity Date, expressed as a multiple of the principal amount.

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Can I sell my stake in the startup?

You’re allowed to sell your stake in a crowdfunding investment starting one year after your investment is provided to you, and earlier under some circumstances.

However, there’s no guarantee that someone will be willing to buy it at that point.

How do I get a return on my investment?

When you invest on Republic, you receive a Crowd Safe, which gives you a financial interest in the company you invested in. You can make money if that company “exits”, meaning it is acquired or goes public at a higher price than you paid for it, but could also lose your entire investment if it fails.

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Does Republic allow international investors?

The terms of each campaign on Republic, from the type of security being sold, to who can participate, is determined by each company crowdfunding. Each campaign's Form C will list which jurisdictions are being solicited on the cover page.

If a company is accepting international investors or investors from your jurisdiction, you can invest using your credit/debit cards or via a wire transfer.

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