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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How to Join an Angel Group and Make the Most of It: Tips for New Members
Investing in early-stage startups can be one of the most exciting ways to grow your portfolio while supporting innovation. However, for new investors, the…
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Why Angel Investments Could Be Part of Your Diversification Strategy for 2025
As we enter 2025, the investment landscape continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for anyone looking to grow and protect their wealth.…
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The Unwritten Rules of Angel Investing
Entering the world of angel investing can feel like joining an exclusive club. There’s a lot to learn, and a lot of it isn’t…
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Angel Investor vs. Venture Capital: Key Differences and Overlaps
The world of early-stage investing can be exciting yet confusing for new investors. One of the most common questions asked by aspiring investors is:…
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October 2024 recap
The fall started busily for VentureSouth in October. We made investments, added new members, enjoyed supporting our portfolio companies in their announcements, recognized four…
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The Fun Side of Angel Investing: Unique Perks and Experiences
When most people think of angel investing, the first things that come to mind are the financial rewards and the potential for high returns.…
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Getting Started in Angel Investing: A Beginner’s Guide
Imagine being at the forefront of the next big tech breakthrough or revolutionary business idea. That’s the thrilling potential of angel investing. As a…
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Cover some basics of angel investing – via some podcast sessions
We all have different learning styles. If you can learn through listening, and you have an interest in angel investing, these are the episodes…
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Community Building: The Power of Collaborative Investing
In the dynamic world of investments, going it alone can be tough and uncertain. Now imagine transforming this solitary journey into a collective effort.…
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Meet some VentureSouth portfolio companies – via their podcast interrogations
VentureSouth invests in a wide range of companies across the Southeast. You can “meet” a sampling of VentureSouth “portfolio companies” via their episodes on…
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The Future of Early-Stage Investing: Trends and Predictions
The landscape of early-stage investing is undergoing rapid and transformative changes. Investors and entrepreneurs alike are witnessing the emergence of new investing trends and…
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How do we close the “capital gap” in South Carolina?
If you are interested in helping to close the “capital gap” in South Carolina, here are several ideas (in no particular order) of things…