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Solar energy has long been heralded as one of the most promising clean energy sources. But while the average cost of solar panels has decreased by nearly 70% in recent years, installing a solar system is still prohibitively expensive for millions of Americans. Millions more live in rental units or other homes where they can’t install solar panels. Neighborhood Sun manages community solar programs that connect residents with local solar farms to share solar power. Join us in D.C. on November 12th for the Kingscrowd Live Showcase. Get your tickets here in the link below!

Neighborhood Sun manages community solar programs that connect residents with local solar farms to share solar power. Join us in D.C. on November 12th for the Kingscrowd Live Showcase!

What Investors Want to Know: How Pirouette Medical is Innovating Auto-Injectors Pirouette Medical is reshaping the auto-injector industry with a new design that’s portable, easy to use, and affordable. CEO Conor Cullinane shares how the company is changing emergency medical devices and what investors need to know about their next milestones. EpiPens have been saving the lives of individuals developing life-threatening allergic reactions. But the common design is bulky and anxiety-inducing. We spoke with Pirouette Medical’s CEO, Conor Cullinane, PhD, about how the company is reimagining the EpiPen and auto-injector to make it easier to save lives and administer medicine. For deeper insights into his thoughts, check the article in the link here: https://buff.ly/4f39FQQ

Will Royall’s Vision to Lower Event Costs and Improve Marketing for Event Creators Will Royall, CEO of PromoTix, is helping event creators save on fees and increase ticket sales with innovative marketing tools. Discover how PromoTix is disrupting the event ticketing industry with lower fees and a platform designed for modern event marketing. Every customer has already experienced the painful experience of seeing that the price at checkout is higher than the advertised price because of high hidden fees. Unfortunately, Ticketmaster, the event ticketing giant, is a master at adding a fee of around 30% to every ticket it sells. To help event organizers increase their revenues and help more attendees afford events, Promotix is offering patented marketing tools for a low fee of only about 3%. We interviewed the founder and CEO, Will Royall, to better understand how he navigates the challenges of growing a two-sided marketplace. To learn more about Will and his vision, check out the Kingscrowd article in the link below: https://buff.ly/4hvJ4NZ

Join us next Tuesday at 5ET in downtown Washington DC for our latest Startup Showcase powered by Fidelity Private Shares. We will be featuring five exceptional founders currently raising capital via RegCF enabling all investors to partake. These companies include: AptDeco, revolutionizing the furniture industry with a sustainable platform for buying and selling quality pieces Nuudii System, creators of innovative "boobwear" that empowers women with comfortable and supportive alternatives to traditional bras Neighborhood Sun, an Energy-as-a-Service company making solar power accessible to communities through their Sun Engine platform, managing 136 solar farms across seven states Future Cardia, a medical technology startup advancing AI-powered cardiac monitors for remote heart failure monitoring, backed by Johnson & Johnson Innovation Pivotal Healthcare, which manages primary and urgent care house calls and automates everything around the visit to make healthcare easier for consumers. We'd love to see you there. https://lnkd.in/ecyprXp8

Equity Crowdfunding Highlights & Expert Insights 🌟 Chart of the Week: Take a look back at October’s top deals on KingsCrowd! We highlight the top-rated offerings and most funded companies in the crowdfunding space, from healthcare data leader RegenMed to AI-driven Resound. Investment Roundtable: This week, our experts discuss the impact of “zombie companies” on investors, and spotlight the latest KingsCrowd raise page features that bring more transparency to your investment decisions. Upcoming Webinar: Join us on November 19th with Mat Sorensen, CEO of Directed IRA, for a deep dive into self-directed IRAs and alternative asset investments. Pitch Review: AMASS Botanics has captured the spotlight with its expanding portfolio of botanical beverages and personal care products, backed by impressive growth and high-profile partnerships. Stay ahead with KingsCrowd insights and trends in equity crowdfunding. See the full article below!

LEXI’s wireless building management system is revolutionizing how we retrofit older, energy-inefficient buildings to meet decarbonization mandates. CEO Scott Cahill of LEXI is leading the charge in energy efficiency, smart buildings, and climate tech. Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, Kingscrowd Senior Investment Associate, provides the Founder Profile here: https://lnkd.in/ddJVkYT9

🚀 Weekend Poll: We’re seeing a lot of buzz around emerging tech in sustainability. Which area excites you most as an investor? A. Carbon capture technology B. Green hydrogen production C. Smart agriculture D. Electric aviation E. Others

🚀 Founder Spotlight: Scott Cahill, founder and COO of LEXI, is transforming older, energy-inefficient buildings with a wireless building management system. Which area of climate tech do you think will have the biggest impact in the next 5 years? A. Smart Buildings B. Renewable Energy C. Electric Vehicles D. Energy Storage

Navigating Taxes in Startup Investments: What Every Investor Should Know Discover the essential tax implications of startup investing, including benefits, deductions, tax credits, and the impact of investment exits and failures. As a startup investor, it’s crucial to understand the tax implications of your investments to avoid any surprises on tax day. This guide aims to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the key tax considerations for investors like you. Please note that this guide is not a substitute for professional tax advice and is for informational and educational purposes only. We recommend consulting with a tax professional for personalized guidance. In this article, we cover the following topics to help you find the information most relevant to your situation: Tax Benefits and Special Provisions for Startup Investors: Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sections 1202 (100% tax-free gains), 1244 (losses), 1045 (rollovers), and long-term vs. short-term capital gains. Entity Type Considerations: Implications of investing in LLCs vs. C Corps, including scenarios involving Schedule K-1 forms. Tax Implications of Investment Exits: Exit scenarios such as IPOs, acquisitions, mergers, and secondary sales. Tax Implications of Investment Failures: Failures, including capital losses, Section 1244 stock loss deductions, worthless securities, and bad debts. SAFEs and Convertible Notes: Special tax considerations for SAFEs and Convertible Notes and how to handle these securities when they convert to equity. Deductible Investment Expenses: Types of investment-related expenses that may be tax-deductible, including management fees, subscriptions, and crowdfunding platform fees, along with limitations and eligibility criteria. State-Level Tax Considerations: A high-level overview of key principles regarding startup investing taxes at the state level. Tax Reporting Requirements: Relevant tax forms and documentation, reporting requirements for Reg CF, Reg A, and Reg D investments, and record-keeping best practices. Tax Planning Strategies: Considerations for optimizing your tax situation, timing of investments and exits, and tax-efficient investment structures such as IRAs, self-directed IRAs, and trusts. Click the link below to access the full article: https://buff.ly/4e6fyv7