KoreInside Blogs

October 9, 2026

The Picks and Shovels of the Private Capital Markets

The Picks and Shovels of the Private Capital Markets Why the next major transformation in private capital markets will be defined by the infrastructure behind investing, not simply by the investments themselves. Understanding What Makes a Market Possible Over the last five weeks, I’ve taken readers through the evolution of private capital markets. We began […]

October 2, 2026

The Private Markets Have a Plumbing Problem

Why the Next Stage of Private Capital Markets Is Not Another Investment Platform. It Is Connected Infrastructure. For the first four weeks of this series, I have been explaining the private capital markets from the outside in. We started with the market itself and why so many investors rarely see it. We went back to […]

September 25, 2026

Follow the Money: How Big Are the Private Capital Markets?

For the last three weeks, I have been building a foundation. I started by introducing The Market You Don’t See, because I believe one of the most important parts of our financial system remains one of the least understood. Then we went back to the period before the JOBS Act, when much of private capital […]

September 18, 2026

Permissioned Access, Public Execution: A New Architecture for Tokenized Securities

For years, discussions about blockchain in capital markets have tended to begin with a false choice: permissioned or permissionless. Permissionless blockchains offer interoperability, broad ecosystem access, transparency, and the ability for assets and applications to move across open networks. Permissioned systems offer something equally fundamental to regulated financial markets: the ability to know who is […]

September 17, 2026

The JOBS Act Changed Capital Formation. Here’s What Actually Happened

Over the last two weeks, I have been taking readers through the history of the private capital markets because I believe it is impossible to understand where this market is going without understanding how it developed. In Week 1, I introduced the idea of The Market You Don’t See. Private capital is a major part […]

September 9, 2026

Before the JOBS Act: Why Private Capital Was a Market “By Appointment Only”

Last week, I began this series by discussing something I believe every investor should understand: the private capital markets are not a small alternative sitting on the sidelines of the financial system. They are an important part of how companies, funds and entrepreneurs obtain capital. Yet they remain poorly understood by many individual investors and […]

July 27, 2026

The Perfect Regulation for Private Markets

Every so often, an entrepreneur asks me a question that seems simple on the surface but carries enormous implications. “Oscar, what’s the best regulation to raise capital under?” It’s a fair question. After all, the United States has created several exemptions to help companies access capital. Regulation D (RegD). Regulation Crowdfunding (RegCF). Regulation S (RegS). […]

June 26, 2026

The Twin Roles of Awareness and Trust in a Reg A+ Offering Launch

By Gregg Castano | June 26, 2026 Combining Visibility and Credibility Throughout the Reg A+ Process While, for many companies, it may seem like obtaining SEC qualification for a Regulation A+ offering is the end of the journey – the reality is that it’s only the beginning. A common misconception among issuers is that once […]

February 20, 2026

Why No Syndicates in Private Capital Markets? Is It as Simple as Greedy Bankers?

In the high-stakes world of capital raising, public markets operate like a well-oiled machine: vast sums are mobilized through lead bankers and sprawling syndicates, ensuring deals cross the finish line.

September 30, 2025

Stablecoins, the GENIUS Act, and the Future of Payments

Stablecoins began as an interesting innovation in the crypto world to offer a “stable investment” or safe haven in volatile markets. But with regulatory pressure from the GENIUS Act, the survival of stablecoin issuers hinges on their becoming payment rails rather than speculative vehicles. The GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins) […]

September 25, 2025

Tokenization of Public Securities: Did Nasdaq Just Rewrite the Game?

Nasdaq has announced that by January 1, 2026, all public securities will be tokenized. While that one move could reshape the global capital markets, the impact will be felt very differently depending on who you are. Will casual U.S. retail investors who already trade commission-free and see instant fills even notice? Will sophisticated retail traders […]

August 28, 2025

Funding Futures: A Guide for Platform Pioneers

1. Introduction: The New Frontier of Online Capital Formation Platforms Have you ever thought about how crazy it is that we can now invest in things like art, music, and even real estate without needing millions in the bank? It used to be that raising capital was only for big corporations and ultra-wealthy investors. But […]

August 20, 2025

Transforming Real Estate Capital Raising: A White-Label End-to-End Solution for Sponsors

In today’s increasingly digital investment landscape, real estate sponsors—whether focused on residential or commercial assets—need more than just capital. They need technology, compliance, and investor engagement tools that elevate their brand while simplifying operations. Kore provides exactly that: a fully white-labeled, SEC-compliant, end-to-end solution built specifically for real estate sponsors to manage their capital raises […]

July 16, 2025

Crypto Mom says must by 100% SEC Compliant!!!

On July 9, 2025, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, affectionately known as “Crypto Mom,” released a statement titled “Enchanting, but Not Magical: A Statement on the Tokenization of Securities.” In it, she reminded the crypto and private markets that while tokenization is innovative, it doesn’t magically exempt anyone from existing federal securities laws. Highlights from […]

June 17, 2025

RegA+ Red Flags: What Every Investor Must Watch For

By Oscar A. Jofre Global leader in private capital markets, architect of 100% compliant infrastructure, and unwavering advocate for investor protection. Raising capital under Regulation A+ is no longer a novelty or startup side hustle. With the ceiling now set at $75 million, Reg A+ has entered a new era—one that demands maturity, structure, and […]

June 10, 2025

AGMs and Private Companies: A Modern Guide to Doing It Right

Why Private Companies Must Embrace the AGM Season with Confidence and Compliance As AGM season begins, private companies are called to do more than just check a regulatory box. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is your opportunity to showcase leadership, engage shareholders, and reinforce good governance. In today’s distributed world, where shareholders span cities and […]

May 20, 2025

A New Era at the SEC: Chairman Paul S. Atkins Outlines His Vision for the Future

On May 20, 2025, Paul S. Atkins, the newly appointed Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), addressed the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. Just 20 days into his tenure, Chairman Atkins laid out a bold and focused vision for the agency. Drawing on decades of experience in public […]

May 13, 2025

BlackRock’s Vision Aligns with Kore’s Mission: Infrastructure for the Private Capital Markets

By Oscar A Jofre Larry Fink’s 2025 Chairman’s Letter presents a powerful and clear vision: the democratization of investing through broader access to private markets, technological innovation, and financial inclusion. As the world’s largest asset manager embraces private markets, tokenization, and digital identity, it serves as a strong validation of the work we at Kore have […]

May 5, 2025

Regulatory Pathways: Broker-Dealers Unlocking the JOBS Act for Private Markets Online

Did you know the JOBS Act has reshaped how broker-dealers and issuers connect with investors in the private markets? The JOBS Act not only democratized access to capital but also positioned broker-dealers as critical players in the evolving landscape of private markets. By leveraging pathways like Regulation Crowdfunding (RegCF), Regulation D (RegD), and Regulation A+ […]

April 23, 2025

How Regulation CF (RegCF), RegA+, and RegD Are Powering the Alternative Investment Boom

By Oscar A. Jofre Over the past decade, we have witnessed a fundamental transformation in the private capital markets, driven by regulatory changes introduced through the JOBS Act. This has resulted in a booming alternative investment market that provides more opportunities for companies and investors alike. In less than five years, over $150 billion has […]