Glossary

Welcome to our glossary, your go-to resource for key terms in the Private Capital Markets and Compliance. Perfect for investors, entrepreneurs, or the curious, this guide simplifies complex concepts from the JOBS Act to digital securities.

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Edgar

Edgar

Edgar, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, is a platform used by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the submission of regulatory filings by companies. This system makes corporate information more accessible to investors.

Equity

Equity

Equity represents ownership value in a firm in the form of common or preferred stock. It is the value of a company’s shares issued to shareholders and can be calculated as the difference between assets and liabilities.

Equity Crowdfunding

Equity Crowdfunding

Equity Crowdfunding is a method of raising capital through the sale of small amounts of equity to many investors via specialized online platforms. This type of crowdfunding is an accessible way for startups and small businesses to access capital while providing investors with a potential for financial returns and ownership stakes.

eCertificate

eCertificate

eCertificate is an electronic document that serves as evidence of ownership of a security. It replaces traditional paper certificates, facilitating faster and more secure transactions in digital finance environments.

eVoting

eVoting

eVoting refers to electronic voting systems used by shareholders to vote on company matters during annual or special meetings. This technology allows for more efficient shareholder engagement and participation.

Escrow

Escrow

An escrow is a financial arrangement where a third party holds and regulates payment of the funds required for two parties involved in a given transaction. It helps make transactions more secure by keeping the payment in a secure escrow account which is only released when all of the terms of an agreement are met as overseen by the escrow company.

Exercise

Exercise

In finance, to Exercise means to make use of the right to buy or sell the underlying asset or security stated in a contract (typically options or warrants).