Vicinity Views
News, education and insights on investing in public offerings through the Vicinity platform and private early-stage offerings with VentureSouth.
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Transparency Builds Trust
Transparency. Our final core belief is “transparency builds trust”. Among private equity partners, this is often encapsulated in phrases like “no surprises” or “give…
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5 Reasons To Invest In Your Community
The first time I asked my wife out was at a coffee shop on a corner street. It was a significant moment for us,…
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The Wall Street – Main Street Disconnect
The Dow Jones surged over 20% between March 23 and March 26 with the financial markets betting on the imminent (and unprecedented) stimulus package.…
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Explaining the Form C
What is it? The Form C is the required SEC filing for any company looking to raise capital through Regulation CF. It needs to…
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Leading in Trust, Underdog in Finance
“Now I am going to read you a list of institutions in American society. Please tell me how much confidence you, yourself, have in…
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On Local Stimulus and You
Main Street is reeling and the pressure on small and medium-sized businesses (“SMBs”) is not going to let up anytime soon. One study has…
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Investing Through Reg CF
Just recently, over 95% of the population gained a new way to invest in the small and mid-sized businesses that make up over half…
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VentureSouth’s latest investments – Crowdr and Target
VentureSouth is pleased to announce its latest investments. Thanks to the Moultrie News, Charleston RBJ, and others for helping to publicize the exciting news…
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The “GOOGLE” fundraising approach
As the Upstate Business Journal discussed last week, tech startups face an uphill funding battle in the Upstate. Can’t argue with that: raising early…
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The Latest Trends in Angel and Venture Capital
View article here. Amid the madness of March and signs of spring, it’s also time for two other important milestones on the calendar for…
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Crowdr.tv Q&A session on “tips for angel investors”
I just did my first “Crowdrcast“. It was a lot of fun! Our SCAN angel groups have seen pitches from over 230 companies, and…
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VentureSouth (fka SCAN) to Partner with Grand Strand Technology Council to Sponsor Angel Investing Seminar and Pitch Night
See story from The Sun here. Myrtle Beach, S.C. – SCAN is thrilled to be partnering with the Grand Strand Technology Council, Coastal Carolina, 5th T Innovation,…
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Two Capital Angels Named to Columbia Business Monthly’s List of 50 Most Influential People
View Columbia Business Magazine’s list of 50 Most Influential People here. Columbia, S.C. – VentureSouth (fka SCAN) is thrilled to recognize SCAN Co-Founder and Managing Director…
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VentureSouth announces record 2015 results
View story from Upstate Business Journal here. — VentureSouth (fka SCAN) is pleased today to announce its record results for 2015. Last year the organization…
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Spartanburg Angels Leads VentureSouth’s Investment in Local Company Atlas Organics
See story from Spartanburg Herald Journal here. See story from GSA Business here. SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) is pleased to…
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VentureSouth (fka SCAN) and CSR Angels to Speak at North Augusta Chamber Business Power Lunch
COLUMBIA, S.C. – VentureSouth (fka SCAN) and Central Savannah River Angels (CRS Angels) are thrilled to be featured at the upcoming North Augusta Chamber’s Business Power Lunch. The…
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SC Angel Network and Palmetto Angel Fund Invest in Charleston-based PharmRight Corporation
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) is pleased to announce a new investment made by the organization’s statewide groups of angel investors,…
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Upstate Carolina Angel Network and Palmetto Angel Fund Invest in Greenville Startup TipHive
Greenville, S.C. – The Upstate Carolina Angel Network (UCAN) and The Palmetto Angel Fund are pleased to announce the closing of an investment in local…
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Capital Angels and Palmetto Angel Fund Invest in SC-based PharmRight Corporation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Capital Angels, the Midland’s angel investor group that is part of the statewide South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN), and The Palmetto Angel…