The Reasoning Behind the SEC’s Concerning New Proposal

Venture Capitol

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is coming down hard on private markets, proposing new regulations that would make life difficult for startups and their investors. In this episode, we explore why the SEC is going after private funds, and what the consequences could be on the VC industry.

Congressman French Hill (R-AR) explains how the SEC’s new proposal disrupts the balance between public and private companies. He helps us understand what the job of the SEC is, and what are alternative ways they could move forward to address the private market concerns they have.

NVCA’s Senior Director of Government Affairs Charlotte Savercool explains who the SEC’s proposal targets and how this could create a chilling effect on startups and their investors. She then discusses how we can get the SEC to understand the dire effects this proposal can have on the VC industry.

Lastly, former SEC Director, Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation shares unique insight into how the SEC perceives the public market vs private market. Martha explains how an SEC member’s experience influences their approach to issues, and she shares how we can advocate to help people understand their blind spots and hear alternative perspectives.

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