Vicinity Views

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

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…
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.
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!
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.
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…
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!
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.
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.
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!
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…
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.
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…

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…