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Investing on Invown

How investing works, the protections you have, the risks involved and what happens after you invest.

• How does investing through Invown work?How investing works on Invown: review the Form C, open an account, commit funds to escrow, and cancel up to 48 hours before the deadline.2 min read
• What are the main risks of Reg CF investing?Reg CF investments can be speculative and illiquid, and you could lose everything. The main risks, plus the protections you do have.2 min read
• How am I protected as an investor?The SEC safeguards behind Reg CF investing on Invown: limits, disclosure, escrow, cancellation rights, and what they do not cover.2 min read
• Do I need to be an accredited investor to invest?No — anyone can invest in Reg CF offerings on Invown, subject to annual limits; accreditation matters only for some private placements.2 min read
• What payment methods can I use to invest?You can invest by ACH transfer, wire transfer, or check. There are no card payments and no investor transaction fees.1 min read
• Can I invest through an LLC, trust, or joint account?Yes. You can invest through an LLC or a trust, or jointly with another person, not only as an individual.1 min read
• Can non-US residents invest on Invown?Yes. Invown accepts investors from outside the United States.1 min read
• What happens to my investment if Invown shuts down?Your investment is a direct agreement with the issuer. It does not sit at Invown and does not depend on Invown existing.1 min read
• What happens after my investment closes?At closing your securities are issued. In your Invown account you can see your investments and download your documents.1 min read
• How much can I invest in Reg CF offerings?Explains Reg CF non-accredited investment limits with a worked example and notes accredited investors face no individual Reg CF cap.2 min read
• Can I cancel my investment after committing, and until when?You can cancel a Reg CF commitment until 48 hours before the deadline; material changes and early closings adjust the window.2 min read
• How do I vet an offering before I invest?Check the sponsor's track record, read the Form C on EDGAR, stress-test projections, and know Reg CF's built-in investor protections.2 min read
• The offering didn’t reach its minimum — when and how do I get my money back?If a Reg CF offering misses its target, your commitment is cancelled and your escrowed funds are returned under SEC rules.2 min read
• Can I invest through my IRA or other retirement account?Yes — several self-directed retirement accounts can hold Reg CF investments; most custodian document requests map to the Form C.2 min read
• How is my accredited-investor status verified for a 506(c) offering?506(c) issuers must take reasonable steps to verify accredited status, typically via third-party review of income, net worth, or licenses.2 min read