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Reg CF, Reg A, or IPO? Choosing the Right Capital Path
Tomorrow’s founder webinar breaks down when each route makes sense, what founders need to prepare, and how to think about investor readiness, compliance, and long-term capital strategy.
Sam Fiske
June 17, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes
Hi there,
This week: a practical look at choosing between Reg CF, Reg A, and IPO pathways; the latest founder funding trends; and a DealMaker podcast conversation on turning community into a fundraising advantage.
Plus: join Kingscrowd for tomorrow’s New Capital Raising Playbook webinar, and read CrowdCheck’s take on how creators can use Reg CF and Reg A to bring fans into the business.
Let’s dive in.
Founders have more capital raising options than ever — but choosing the right path depends on your stage, goals, investor base, and readiness. In our upcoming founder webinar, Chris Lustrino will sit down with Jeanne Campanelli, Mark Elenowitz, and Gregg Jaclin for a practical discussion on the benefits, challenges, timing, and preparation required for Reg CF, Reg A, and IPO pathways.
If you’re planning a raise, considering a future public markets strategy, or simply trying to understand which capital path fits your business, this is a conversation worth joining.
FOUNDER REPORT (May 17-June 16)
Founder Report: Reg A+ Drove the Market, but Reg CF Still Had 336 Active Raises
From May 17 to June 16, startups tracked in Startup Inbox raised $58 million across 360 active companies, bringing in more than 23,000 new investors. Reg A+ dominated the period, accounting for 76% of capital raised, while Reg CF remained the broader startup pipeline with 336 active companies raising a combined $14.1 million.
For founders, the platform picture is worth watching. DealMaker Securities led total commitments with $40 million across 71 companies, while Wefunder led Reg CF activity with 114 active companies and $4.3 million raised. Business Services was the standout sector overall, driven by Reg A+ volume, while Healthcare & Pharma, Media & Entertainment, and Energy led Reg CF capital.
Read the full Founder Report to see where capital flowed from May 17 to June 16. Report →
FROM THE INSIDE STARTUP INVESTING PODCAST
Building a community is no longer just a marketing strategy—it can be a fundraising strategy too. On this week's Inside Startup Investing, DealMaker (check out the 72 active raises on DealMaker) CEO Rebecca Kacaba discusses how founders are using retail investors to raise capital, strengthen customer loyalty, and build long-term brand advocates.
EDUCATION
Creators already know how to build community. But for creator-led businesses, the next step may be turning some of that community into actual stakeholders. In a recent CrowdCheck post, Andrew Stephenson explains why Reg CF and Reg A can be useful tools for creators who want to raise capital from fans — especially because these exemptions allow companies to communicate online in ways that fit how creator audiences already engage.
