The SEC's 44th Annual Small Business Forum was packed with actionable insights on April 10, 2025. Industry leaders from various backgrounds shared their perspectives on capital raising, touching on early-stage capital, growth-stage companies, and small cap firms. Participants didn't hold back, diving deep into the challenges and opportunities in the current landscape.
The forum's recommendations were as diverse as the participants themselves. They called for more flexible regulations to support early-stage startups and suggested tweaks to existing policies to better serve growth-stage companies. For small cap firms, the emphasis was on making public markets more accessible and less cumbersome.
Opinions flowed freely at the forum, with one standout quote capturing the essence of the event:
"We need a capital raising framework that evolves with the times, not one that stifles innovation," said one industry leader. These sentiments were echoed across various sessions, underscoring the need for regulatory agility and responsiveness.
Missed the forum? No worries. The SEC has you covered with video archives and transcripts available online. Whether you're an industry veteran or a curious newcomer, the forum's resources offer a treasure trove of information.
