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.

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.

What kind of startups are accepted to raise?

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.

What are the key components of preparing for my campaign?

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.

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

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

How much does it cost to raise on Republic?

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. 

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.

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.

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).

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

Can I sell tokens I receive through the Token DPA?

What fees does Republic charge?

Angel investing — hunting for a unicorn — was previously available to only the wealthiest 3% of the US population. With Republic, everyone can invest in private startups for a chance to earn a return.

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