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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Shark Bites and Angel Exits
Read Managing Director Matt Dunbar’s article in the Upstate Business Journal here. Shark Bites and Angel Exits If you like sports or technology or…
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VentureSouth proud to be at the forefront of the “Emergence of Small Town Investing”
Recognition of effort and impact is always nice – especially when that recognition is in Forbes. VentureSouth is proud to be overcoming the challenges…
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VentureSouth announces partnership to form the Lowcountry Angel Network
VentureSouth is delighted to announce that it is working with Josh Silverman of Jericho Advisors in Charleston to launch VentureSouth Charleston. The group will…
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VentureSouth announces the Spartanburg Angel Network
VentureSouth is delighted to be partnering with the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce to launch VentureSouth Spartanburg / Spartanburg Angel Network. Thanks to the…
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Asheville Angels continues its flying start
Congratulations to our partners in Asheville on the continued impressive start to Asheville Angels. First investment under their belt in a great local company…
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VentureSouth groups “help start-ups learn to fly”
The efforts of VentureSouth’s (fka SCAN) groups continue to gain attention as their impact grows. The Greenville News did a great job explaining VentureSouth…
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VentureSouth groups go from strength to strength
Affiliates of SCAN continue to get stronger, larger, and more effective – and South Carolina is beginning to appreciate the importance of having an…
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Top 10 Angels Sends a Strong Signal for SC
Matt Dunbar writes about the top 10 angels sending a strong signal for SC here. Top 10 Angels Sends a Strong Signal for SC…
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UCAN Ranked in Top 10 Angel Groups!
UCAN is very honored to be listed among the top 10 angel groups in the US according to CBInsights! This is a great testament…
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UCAN Portfolio Co. AuditFile in Wall Street Journal
UCAN Portfolio Company AuditFile was featured in a recent Wall Street Journal article for their $3M in funding from angels and VCs. Congrats…
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Asheville Angel group launches in partnership with VentureSouth
Asheville’s forward-thinking economic develop teams take the lead in helping Asheville companies grow by helping to increase the availability of early stage angel investment…
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Endangered Angels?
Managing Director Matt Dunbar talks about the new federal rules that could strike devastating blows to startup capital. Read about it here. Endangered Angels In…