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The Startup Stock Exchange has launched The Startup Stock Exchange (SSX) a global, regulated marketplace for startup investing and funding launched on June 10, 2013. Investors worldwide can buy shares of vetted startup companies in all sectors and in different stages of growth. “We are now officially open for business,” says CEO Ian Haet. “We are completely operational. Investors can begin registering and startups can start the listing application process.”
For companies, SSX offers a fee structure specifically designed for the capitalization of startups and small businesses.
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As a regulated marketplace, all SSX systems comply with the rules and regulations of the Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange (DCSX), which provides the legal framework for listing and trading via the SSX. The DCSX is located on Curaçao and is an international exchange for the listing and trading of securities, similar to the NYSE or London Exchange. Since Curaçao is a constituent of the Kingdom of the Netherlands it abides by Dutch and European laws. “The Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange in Curaçao offers a regulated and secure environment for investment,” says René Römer, CEO of the DCSX. “The opening of SSX is of great importance for investors and early stage companies around
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the world and we are excited to work with SSX to provide global investors the opportunity to own shares of innovative listed companies.” Investors of any level may use SSX; there are no minimum income or investment requirements. Investors buy and sell public stock in startups, while startups raise funds via public offering. Investors worldwide can open an account, verify their identity and start investing. “Once verification is complete, investors can fund their client account and pledge to buy shares of our initial public offerings (IPO’s),” says Haet. “Shares trade freely on the exchange, providing a liquid
