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		nodesocket on March 5, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: Our Equity Crowdfunding Platform Is Offic... Why is the maximum amount an individual can invest $5000? Even trying to raise $100,000, that is 20 people. Is this a limit baked into the law?

acremades on March 5, 2013 [–]

Maximum and minimum amounts are set by the startup. On average $1k-$5k is the lower range of investments.

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