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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Testing…
Testing testing… Two new testing the waters campaigns are live on Vicinity! With interest building in both of these deals, let’s recap what “testing the…
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Rethinking Portfolio Diversification: The ROI of Local
Portfolio diversification is your ally when it comes to risk. But it’s not only traditional assets: consider investing in local real estate.
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Reinventing Retirement: Invest Local for a Better Future
Concerned about retirement? Read this article and discover how a local investing strategy can help make your golden years truly shine!
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Investing in a Recession: Assets to Consider
Economic uncertainty can be tough for investors to manage. Read this article and discover which assets can help you diversify your portfolio.
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What Silicon Valley Bank can teach us about the power of community
Imagine driving down the interstate, 4+ hours in the car, children in tow, late in the afternoon. Suddenly, brakes. Your map app did not…
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Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA): What Investors Need to Know
A Self-Directed IRA is a retirement account that provides investors with an opportunity to diversify their portfolios. Read on to learn more!
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The Case for Mid-Market Real Estate and Crowdinvesting
Investing in mid-market real estate through “crowdinvesting” is a winning strategy. Read on to discover this booming asset class.
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Historic Tax (Rehabilitation) Credit FAQs
Tax credits can be an exciting part of real estate investing. Here are some frequently asked questions to help build a foundation.
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Reg CF: Rules Investors Need to Know
Before you invest through Reg CF, you must understand the rules. Read this article and discover everything you need to know to get started!
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The 5 Benefits of Reg CF for Investors
Looking to diversify your investment portfolio? Reg CF can get you there. Read on to find out how and discover the many benefits of…
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Millennials and Investing: A Complete Guide to Reg CF
Are you a millennial looking to diversify your portfolio? Read this article and discover everything you need to know about investing with Reg CF.
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Reg CF Compliance: A Brief Guide for Issuers
Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) enables eligible companies (developers and business owners) to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding. And yet, before you can make…
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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…