Getting Started
Learn about the basics of Netcapital
Netcapital Basics
- What is Netcapital Systems?
- What kinds of companies raise on Netcapital?
- How much can I invest?
- I don't live in the U.S. — can I still invest?
- How do I find companies?
- Can you recommend companies to invest in?
- Is Netcapital regulated by the SEC?
- Do these shares trade in the public market?
- Is there a fee to invest through Netcapital?
Private Investing
- Is private investing right for me?
- What should I know before investing?
- What are the risks with investing in private companies?
- How much should I invest?
- When can I sell my securities?
- How do I make a return on my investment?
- Will my ownership percentage be diluted in the future?
- Does Netcapital have a subscription agreement?
- Does Netcapital use Silicon Valley Bank?
Funding Rounds
- How do I invest on Netcapital?
- What is a 4(a)(6) offering?
- What is a 506(c) offering?
- Can I invest as an entity?
- What is the $10,000 target offering amount? Do I need to invest that much?
- What are a company's minimum and maximum targets?
- Do companies distribute dividends?
- How can I contact the founders of a company?
- When will my shares be disbursed?
- After the funding round is closed, what is the relationship between Netcapital and the companies?
- Where can I find the cap table?
- How do I find a company's stock symbol?
- What is the 4.9% portal fee?