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Raising on Invown

Launch steps, advertising rules, the Form C, and what issuers owe before, during and after a raise.

• What are the steps to launch a Reg CF raise on Invown?The onboarding sequence for any issuer: agreements and account, company and legal setup, Form C, escrow and background checks, then go live.1 min read
• What am I allowed to say when advertising my raise?Advertise with non-terms communications that link to your Invown pitch; add testing-the-waters disclosures before your Form C is filed.2 min read
• How does raising capital on Invown work?Pick Reg CF, 506(c) or 506(b), prepare in about 30 days, market your live listing, then close and receive escrowed funds.2 min read
• What should I have ready before my raise goes live?What Reg CF issuers should prepare before launch: entity, eligibility, financials, Form C, communications, and post-launch owners.2 min read
• What is the Form C and who files it?Form C is the SEC disclosure document a company must file before raising under Reg CF; the issuer files it, and it is public.1 min read
• Why do my officers and directors need background checks?Reg CF requires the funding portal to screen your leadership, and Rule 503 requires your own disqualifying-event inquiry. Here is why.2 min read
• What does a Reg CF raise cost beyond platform fees?Beyond your Invown plan, budget separately for legal work, accounting, payment processing, marketing, and post-close reporting.2 min read
• Should I raise with Reg CF, 506(b), or 506(c)?How Reg CF, Rule 506(b), and Rule 506(c) differ on investors, advertising, caps, and disclosure, and how to choose for your raise.2 min read
• Is Reg CF a good fit for my business?How to tell whether a Reg CF raise fits your business, and when Reg D, Reg A+, or a loan may serve you better.2 min read
• How long does it take to launch a raise and get funded on Invown?Plan on about 30 days of prep, a 21-day minimum Reg CF listing period, and about 3 days to release funds after your raise closes.2 min read
• What should my offering page include?The seven sections a Reg CF offering page needs, the language to keep off it, and the checks to run before your raise goes live.2 min read
• When and how do I receive my funds after my raise closes?After final use-of-funds checks, Invown directs release of your escrowed funds, a stage that takes about three days on its issuer timeline.1 min read
• What happens if my raise doesn’t reach its target by the deadline?If a Reg CF raise misses its target by the deadline, the offering doesn't close and committed investor funds are returned from escrow.2 min read
• How should I market my Reg CF or 506(c) raise?Issuer guide to marketing a Reg CF or 506(c) raise: warm network first, advertising rules, channels in order, and where Invown can help.2 min read
• How do I know if I have enough of an audience to raise?No rule sets a minimum audience for Reg CF; readiness means documented, permissioned audience records, not follower counts.2 min read
• What should I do if my campaign stalls?Treat a stall as a review signal: verify your data, reconcile the page with Form C, test the path, and coordinate any change with your portal.2 min read
• Can I test the waters and collect soft commitments before filing my Form C?Yes: Reg CF testing the waters lets you gauge interest before filing Form C — required disclosures apply and no money can be accepted.2 min read
• Can I close my offering early or extend the deadline?Yes to both: SEC rules allow early closes after 21 days with five business days' notice, and extensions generally need a Form C amendment.2 min read
• What if I need to change my offering terms mid-raise?A material change generally means filing Form C/A and giving investors five business days to reconfirm, or their commitments are cancelled.2 min read
• How do I answer investor questions during my raise?Answer terms questions on your Invown pitch page, identify yourself, and keep off-platform replies to non-terms communications.2 min read