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Data last updated: Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ETLatest filing: Oct 22, 2026Now: Oct 23, 2026, 8:17 PM ET

Glossary

One-line explanations of the terms on our pages. Tap any dotted term on a profile for the same text.

Form D
The notice an issuer files with the SEC after selling securities in a private (Regulation D) offering. It is a notice, not an approval.
Form D/A
An amendment to a Form D. Ongoing offerings generally file one at least annually and whenever key information changes.
506(b)
A private offering exemption that allows no general advertising; up to 35 non-accredited investors may participate.
506(c)
A private offering exemption that allows general advertising, but every investor must be verified as accredited.
Related person
An executive officer, director or promoter of the issuer, as self-reported on the Form D.
Promoter
A person who founded or organized the issuer or takes part in its organization or promotion, as self-reported on the Form D.
Accredited investor
An investor who meets SEC income or net-worth thresholds (or is a qualifying entity or professional).
Sales compensation
Commissions or fees paid to people or firms for selling the offering. Recipients are listed on the Form D with their FINRA CRD number when they have one.
Finder's fee
A fee paid to someone for introducing investors, as reported on the Form D.
Use of proceeds to insiders
The amount of gross proceeds the issuer reports has been or will be paid to executive officers, directors or promoters.
CIK
Central Index Key — the SEC's ID number for a filer on EDGAR.
Accession number
The SEC's unique ID for one filing on EDGAR.
Pooled investment fund
A fund that pools investor money (hedge, private equity, venture, real estate or other fund), as reported on the Form D.
RECAP
A public archive of federal court dockets (district and bankruptcy courts) maintained by the Free Law Project / CourtListener.
Nature of suit
The category code a federal court assigns to a civil case when it is filed (for example, contract, securities, real property).
Sponsor group
Issuers (usually one LLC or series per deal) that PartnerFacts links to the same sponsor because they share related persons, a management entity, or a business address.