Vicinity Views

News, education and insights on investing in public offerings through the Vicinity platform and private early-stage offerings with VentureSouth.

Small Business Report: A Brick and Mortar Graveyard?

The retail landscape is changing faster than the drive-thru line at Chick-fil-A. And the future for brick-and-mortar, in particular, might seem unclear.
Campaign Page Walkthrough

Malcolm gives us a general overview of how campaign pages are setup. If you have any questions email us at info@vicinitycapital.com – thanks!
Risky Business?

We’ve all heard this stat as a warning to both would-be founders and investors. A shot across the bow about the supposedly near-guaranteed failure…
We’ve Got a Message for Warren Buffet

“It’s an economic war.” Warren Buffet delivered this mic drop moment on his recent CNBC interview with Goldman Sachs’ CEO, David Solomon. During the…
Going Private, Publicly

Building a portfolio of private investments can feel like sailing out on uncharted waters. “I’m not a financial planner” you might say, why would…
A Crowdfunding Christmas: It’s A Wonderful Life

“Few movies have aged like It’s A Wonderful Life, the iconic Christmas classic most of us grew up watching. As of December 2, 2020…
How a Rev Share works…

If you’ve been browsing our campaigns you might have come across a few structured as rev share agreements. It’s a term that gets thrown…
Breaking into SAFEs

At risk of getting flagged by the FBI, I’m going to lay out the easiest path to break into a SAFE. This method is…
The Local Business Report: Gyms Are Doing Extra Reps

2020 has been a tough year for most businesses. We’re beginning a Local Business Report series through which we will highlight different industries and…
Survey Insight

Some of our most common feedback responses were deal-specific questions about the terms, structure & potential returns of an offering.
Over The Moon About Microinvesting

And while most small businesses aren’t trying to break into the space travel market, they’re still shooting for the stars. These businesses need capital…
3 Investment Topics for Thanksgiving Table Talk

Happy Thanksgiving! Food, fellowship, football. There are so many reasons to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast. But what about that window of time after you’ve…

May 2025 monthly recap

May always seems to be a busy month, with schools ending, graduation ceremonies, conferences, and summer planning. Here’s a quick look at the events…
SSBCI: The $10B Opportunity Most Investors and Startups Don’t Know About

There aren’t many $10 billion opportunities hiding in plain sight. But for early-stage investors who are paying attention, the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)…
April 2025 monthly recap

April has been quite a month in the stock market. It’s less easy to see into opaque private markets, but it’s also been quite…
More Than Making Money: How VentureSouth is Impacting the Community for Good

By Aubrey Zoodsma When you hear the term “venture capital” you may think about businesspeople in suits, focused on the bottom line and building…
Meet some more VentureSouth portfolio companies – via their podcast interrogations (part 2)

Following our first post covering VentureSouth portfolio companies you can “meet” via their episodes on the Venture In The South podcast, here is batch…
Exploring Crowdfunding: Opportunities for Investors Through Our Vicinity Ventures Partnership

In recent years, crowdfunding has emerged as a powerful tool for entrepreneurs seeking capital and investors looking for new opportunities. By allowing individuals to…
Why the Southeast is the Hottest Region for Startups in 2025

Whether you know it or not, the Southeast is well on its way to becoming a serious hub for startups and investors. From Richmond…
Investing 101: How to Become an Accredited Investor

Does the term “accredited investor” ring any bells? Maybe you think you know what an accredited investor does, or maybe you’re just fuzzy on…
VentureSouth and Vicinity Capital Join Forces to Transform Local Investing

Introducing Vicinity Ventures: Expanding Local Investment Opportunities Vicinity Capital and VentureSouth have partnered to create Vicinity Ventures, a premier platform for local alternative investments.…
VentureSouth and Vicinity Announce Joint Venture to Create The Premier Platform for Local Alternative Investing

VentureSouth and Vicinity are pleased to announce a powerful new joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing – Vicinity Ventures. Vicinity Ventures combines…
Do Angels Invest in People or Ideas?

So, which is it? Are angels investing in people or ideas? Honestly, it’s a bit of both. However, if you’re in a position to…
Lessons learned angel investing in 2025

Five (different) lessons learned from angel investing in 2024 The start of a new year (and new generation!) is a time for reflection and…