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[Republic Weekly] Republic Insider February 17, 2021 Hey Investors, The times are ch-ch-ch-changin'. (In the world of investing, that is.) If you've been following the news, you saw what happened with Gamestop and Reddit. Individual investors showed their collective power, and they’re [here to stay](. If you've been watching everything unfold and scratching your head a bit, you're not alone. A lot of people are waking up and wondering, "Wait, why didn't I learn any of THIS in school?" Let's fix that We’re all about demystifying investing, so this week we're talking about...accreditation. (Don’t let the jargon fool you; it gets interesting) In its simplest form, an accredited investor is an individual who either makes $200k/year or has a net worth of $1m+ (AKA a small percentage of the population). Anyone who doesn’t meet those qualifications is simply unaccredited. - Unaccredited investors can invest in things like the public stock market, bonds, and certain regulated private deals. - Accredited investors can invest in anything, with way fewer rules. They have access to deals that can raise a lot more money (think: billions) with fewer headaches. Why is the system set up this way? It dates back to the Securities Act of 1933, which was put in place after the stock market crash that brought us the Great Depression. More recently, it’s been criticized for the strict restrictions that limit who can invest and how much companies can raise. Tl;dr: - Pro: Accredited investors have access to more investment opportunities, increased diversification, and higher potential returns. - Con: Investing is risky and accredited investors incur more risk by investing more money in deals that have fewer regulations and protections. (Remember [Theranos]( - Takeaway: Limiting opportunities to certain people based on how much money they have or don’t have doesn’t align with our values. At Republic, we believe that every investor should have access to the same investment opportunities. That’s why we’ve been providing our recommendations to the SEC (the people who make the rules) to expand who has access to accredited deals and create more favorable rules for unaccredited deals—like raising the limit to $5M. No, really—we’re cited over 20 times in the SEC’s [Final Rules release](. Investing will always be risky, but we believe everyone should be allowed access to the same opportunities and make investment decisions themselves. --------------------------------------------------------------- Trending live deals We work on making as many investments as possible accessible to as many people as possible. Here are deals open to all investors that have gained the [most traction]( in the last week: - [Intellivision Amico]( is a new video game system that’s redefining entertainment with family and friends. With over $25 million in pre-sales, they’ve got partnerships with MLB, Hot Wheels, Sesame Street, and more. They’ve raised over $8 million on our platform so far. Minimum investment of $1,000. - [Oracle Health]( is a tiny implantable heart monitor that uses telemedicine and AI. They’re part of Johnson+Johnson’s Innovation Lab and the team is made up of cardiologists, scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Minimum investment of $250. - [Nectar Tulum]( is a luxury condo development that connects nature, vacation and art. They’re purchasing four 2-bedroom units and some investment perks even get you free stays. Minimum investment of $100. - [Cannabox]( is redefining the online shopping experience for cannabis accessories. They’ve already done $11.5M+ in revenue while tapping into a $47B projected cannabis market by 2025. Minimum investment of $100. We love our community, so we created a place for our investors to connect. If you’ve been looking for a group of people who are just as excited about crypto, startups, and real estate as you—join us in the new [Republic Investor Discord Group]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Republic Happenings: - SheWorx Special Event: [Randi Zuckerberg]( of Zuckerberg Media and creator of FB Live will moderate a conversation with Arlan Hamilton, of [Backstage Capital]( on [February 18 at 3 pm ET](. They’ll be talking about brand positioning and closing the investment gap for minority founders. [RSVP here.]( - Instagram Live: [Champions for Change]( is an interview series with top athlete-investors. This week we’re talking to NFL/NBA agent Nicole Lynn and Super Bowl-winning Coach Lori Locuston about strategizing and building a diversified portfolio. Feb 18th at 6 pm ET. [RSVP here]( or by following us [@joinrepublic](. - We messed up: In our Black History Month newsletter we left out one of our Black-founded companies, [Relay]( a new and better way for truck drivers to work. They’re targeting the $1T trucking industry with an on-demand, fully flexible driver workforce.  Minimum investment of $100. [Invest here](. - Shark sighting: Tyla-Simone Crayton, the 17-year old entrepreneur, who founded [Sienna Sauce]( will be featured on Shark Tank this Friday, 2/19. Tune in to see if she gets a bite. - Investing Playbook: The free Confident Investor Playbook is here with 10 rules for making your first startup investment with as little as $100. [Grab it here]( An offering statement relating to Fig Publishing, Inc.’s preferred stock, class FGS - Amico has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and became qualified on October 21, 2020. Prior to any investment Fig Publishing, Inc.’s preferred stock, class FGS–Amico, you should review a copy of [the offering circular]( or by contacting Fig Publishing, Inc.’s preferred stock, class FGS–Amico, by phone at 1-800-587-1340 or in writing at 335 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017. No offer to sell any securities, and no solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, is being made in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or solicitation would not be permitted by applicable law. An offering statement relating to Oracle Health, Inc.’s Common Stock has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and became qualified on January 13, 2021. Prior to any investment Oracle Health, Inc.’s Common Stock, you should review a copy of the [offering circular]( or by contacting Oracle Health, Inc. by phone at (727) 470-3466 or writing at 910 Woodbridge Court Safety Harbor, FL 34695. No offer to sell any securities, and no solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, is being made in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or solicitation would not be permitted by applicable law. --------------------------------------------------------------- Launched this week [BuildStream]( BuildStream Transforming the labor marketplace for supply chain quality inspections [View BuildStream]( [Citizens]( Citizens Fast-growing specialty cafe company scaling into a national brand [View Citizens]( [Cherrish]( Cherrish 100% all-natural cherry juice that fights inflammation [View Cherrish]( [Predictiv]( Predictiv The DNA-based Digital Twin to predict and prevent risks on 16,000+ diseases [View Predictiv]( [DigiBuild]( DigiBuild Revolutionizing the global construction industry using blockchain technology [View DigiBuild]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Startup updates [Dope Dog]( [Dope Dog: Securing NASC certification + new milestone]( [Oracle Health]( [Oracle Health: Comment from a Med Tech Investor]( [Canopy]( [Canopy: Canopy receives USPTO Notice of Patent Allowance]( [Intellivision Amico]( [Intellivision Amico: New Gameplay video & reactions! PLUS more positive press and new fans!]( [Plant an App]( [Plant an App: We've made it to top 5% start-ups at Start-up Grind 2021!]( [Stojo]( [Stojo: Stojo Mentioned in Refinery29, Buzzfeed, Gizmodo, and more!]( [AKUA]( [AKUA: A few select concepts from our upcoming packaging design work!]( [BAOBAB]( [BAOBAB: Mark Cuban looking good in his BAOBAB polo shirt!]( [Village Juice Co.]( [Village Juice Co.: February Update: Good Things to Come]( [Moku Foods]( [Moku Foods: Thank you! You are all amazing!]( [BuildStream]( [BuildStream: Sales, webinar and product demo update!]( [Citizens]( [Citizens: Exclusive Feature in the Australian Financial Review!]( [Popshop]( [Popshop: Meet Poppy Our Ai Space Finder]( [Audios]( [Audios: Audios Featured on Digital Trends: In-depth Article About the Technology Behind Audios, and Reflection Into the Beginnings of Audios]( [Nada]( [Nada: Nada is on pace to raise MAX and SELL OUT in just a few days! (message to followers)]( [Tropical Racing]( [Tropical Racing: Circle 8 Ranch and Tropical Racing welcome first foal of the season – a filly by Multiple Gr. 1 Winner YOSHIDA!]( [Sentry AI]( [Sentry AI: Investor Place strongly endorses and recommends Sentry AI's crowdfunding campaign]( [FCF – Beasts]( [FCF – Beasts: Beasts win in style, then sell out on Republic! FCF catches the media's attention...]( [Trusst]( [Trusst: Trusst Announces Partnership Plan with REACH Boarding]( [Nectar Tulum]( [Nectar Tulum: FAUCET WINNER]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended reads [Judah Longgrear, Nickelytics]( [Judah Longgrear, Nickelytics]( Superheroes · Feb 16, 2021 [What’s the inspiration behind Nickelytics? During my time in the corporate sector and previous startups, I was tasked with promoting an...]( [Matt Feldman, Moku Foods]( [Matt Feldman, Moku Foods]( Superheroes · Feb 16, 2021 [What’s the inspiration behind Moku Foods? Growing up on Oahu, Hawaii - an island with limited natural resources - I understood the impo...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Events [Champions for Change: Gabby Douglas]( [Champions for Change: Gabby Douglas]( February 25, 2021 3:00pm–4:00pm PST [Together with The Players’ Impact (TPI), Republic is pleased to announce Champions for Change, an interview series with top athlete-investors, who want to share their experienc...]( [RSVP]( [View details]( [View all events]( Like this newsletter? Forward it to a friend. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Republic]( On Republic anyone can invest in [highly vetted]( early-stage startups Investments can result in total loss and may be impossible to resell. [Learn more »]( Republic · 335 Madison Ave · New York, NY 10017 [Email preferences]( — [Unsubscribe from Republic Insider emails]( [Unsubscribe from all Republic emails]( 🙋 Republic is growing. 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