Explore SEC resources to help equip small businesses, from startup to small cap, and their investors with the tools needed to navigate capital raising.
Getting Started: Understanding the Fundamentals
Funding Roadmap
Take a tour through various funding options for small businesses
Navigate Your Options
Explore what regulatory pathways you could use to raise capital from investors.
Glossary of Terms
Cut through the jargon and learn the language of capital raising.
Building Blocks
Explore the fundamentals of capital raising.
Capital Raising Video Gallery
Check out these informational videos on the basics of capital raising.
Additional Resources
Find more tools for small businesses and their investors from the SEC and other agencies.
Continuing the Journey: Exploring Pathways to Raise Capital
Exempt Offerings
Learn more about Regulation D, Regulation A, Crowdfunding, and other ways to raise capital without registering with the SEC.
Going Public
Learn about raising capital through a registered public offering.
Rulemaking Video Gallery
Learn how Commission rules may affect small businesses and how to share your comments.
The Landscape: Data, Research, and Other Resources
Capital Trends
Survey where capital is being raised across the country with interactive maps.
Reports
Explore a collection of reports and studies on capital raising.
Small Business Compliance Guides
Find summaries of SEC rules affecting small businesses.
Engage with SEC Staff
Need Guidance on Our Rules?
Reach out to the team in Corporation Finance’s Office of Small Business Policy.
Collaborate on Policy
Talk to the Small Business Advocacy team about ideas to improve capital raising policy.
Join Us at an Event
Engage with the SEC’s Small Business Advocacy team at an upcoming event and view videos from prior events.
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Modified: May 1, 2024