Step-by-step process for running an RUV
- Submit a setup form ruv.new. This involves sharing the company's legal name and the round terms.
- We review your information to see if we can support your company and create your dashboard.
- We approve the RUV, which means you can start inviting your investors through invite links and add a deal memo.
- You invite your investors by sharing the invite links with them.
- Investors close into the RUV & wire money to AngelList.
- We collect all funds & perform a KYC check on each investor.
- You track all of that in your dashboard (which investors have signed, whose wire is pending, etc). AngelList follows up with investors for information if necessary.
- Once you want to close, click the "Ready to Close" button on your deal page and send the investment documents to rollups@angel.co.
- AngelList signs the investment docs, wires the money to the company, and finalizes the RUV.
Requirements for International Companies
Foreign companies need to make tax representations (PFIC & CFC) & sign a side letter with the fund.
In an attempt to tax income generated abroad and fight tax evasion, the IRS enacted several rules that US taxpayers, or US incorporated funds for that purpose, are subject to. Two of those rules are particularly important for your RUVs - the Passive Foreign Investment Company taxation regime ("PFIC") and the Controlled Foreign Corporation status ("CFC").
In order for your RUV to file its taxes correctly and for your investors to file their taxes correctly, we need to know:
- Whether the company you're investing in is a PFIC or a CFC;
- Once the company becomes a PFIC or CFC;
- Certain additional information for tax returns, should the company be a PFIC or CFC
Sometimes companies will make representations about their PFIC/CFC status in their main investment docs (usually in the "Investor Rights Agreement"). If not, we can capture these representations via our standard tax side letter:
Founder GuideBook Tax Reps example.pdf
Your signature is only required on Page 3. The company does not need to fill out the Exhibit.
In short, by signing the letter, the company represents that it is neither majority-owned by US persons and that they don't earn a majority of their income from rent or interest (i.e. aren't a passive income generating company). The second part of the document lays out what they would need to report if they ever became a 'passive foreign investment company'.
Please note the fees for international companies
How fast can AngelList setup my dashboard?
Once we have all of the information we need and have confirmed we are able to run your RUV, we can typically make your dashboard live within 2 business days.
When do I share the the Investment Documents?
When closing, we will need the investment docs to review & sign.
Investors in the RUV are not signing the investment docs when they commit to the RUV. Instead, they are electronically signing documents that subscribe them to a special purpose vehicle ("SPV"). You can see an overview see a sample set of the docs in the following sections.
Overview of the docs
Investors electronically (through the platform flow) sign documents that subscribe them to a special purpose vehicle (the RUV). This closing packet consists of:
- The (RUV) Partnership Agreement - This is where the parties establish respective rights and obligations to the fund, as well as the rules, processes, and procedures that shall govern the business and affairs of the fund.
- The (RUV) Subscription Agreement and Privacy Notice - This document outlines the mechanics that surround the flow of funds to the RUV.
- The Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) - The PPM describes the terms of the offering, details about the investment vehicle, and the risks of the investment, among other things.
test-comp-closing.zip
You can use our free tool to generate your SAFE here.
How to Navigate the Dashboard
Basic Info
You can see the terms of the deal you set for investors in the RUV section of your round under RUV summary.
You can make changes to your RUV terms at any point during the raise by clicking the pencil icon next to the close date or clicking Customize RUV.
Editing the RUV will adjust your Raise round terms and vise versa. Additionally, some changes might require an Opt-out.
If for any reason you need to make changes to your company information while your RUV is open, please reach out to rollups@angel.co.
Co-Investors
You can list all of your co-investors and the amount they invested in the round. Note - all investors added to this list must be investing on the same terms as this RUV. If this is not the case, do not add the co-investor to this list.
Memo
Share a note with investors about the company and the round. We also recommend adding a pitch deck. Here is a template you can use.
Adding a Memo during the application process will help us expedite the review.
Risks & Disclosures
This should not be removed as this is a requirement from our legal team. However, you are free to add more Risk disclosure that are more specific to your company. Here is an example:
Risks
General Startup Risks
- Investing in startups is risky, you may lose 100% of your original investment. If you can't afford to lose this money, don't invest it. The company is in an early stage of maturity.
Customer Risks
- The company is selling to enterprises. Sales cycles can be longer than expected. Customers may be reluctant to switch.
Go-To-Market & Business Model Risks
- The company is operating in a very competitive space.
Product Risks
- There are significant technical challenges associated with the company’s products.
Team Risks
- The company needs to make several key hires. If it cannot successfully fill these positions, the company may not reach its growth targets.
External Factor Risks
- The company has to navigate complex compliance areas (e.g. data privacy). Mistakes here can be costly.
Other disclosures is where we disclose that we will proxy the voting rights to an employee of the company.
We cannot Proxy back the voting rights to investors in the RUV. Only an employee of the company can hold voting rights.
How does the Voting Proxy work?
The proxy gives you the right to vote on behalf of the entire RUV for non Material matters (see a definition of “Material Matter” in the proxy).
What would be considered a Material Matter
Material matters can generally be separated into two categories:
1- Anything impacting the rights privileges and responsibilities of the stockholders. Ex: If the preferred stocks investors acquire come with certain rights and there is an instance where they could potentially lose these rights.
2-Any changes to the company. An example would be IPO, merger or major corporate restructuring (the company splitting off or rolling into another entity).
Below is a sample of the Proxy.
Sample Proxy for RUV
How do I invite investors to my RUV?
Click the Edit button at the top of the page to copy the link you can share with investors. There are three pre-set links for default investment minimums and maximums. If you'd like to set a custom investment minimum and maximum, click the Create New Link.
Preview
To preview what your investors might see, copy and paste the invite link into your browser. Click that you are an accredited investor to be taken to the investment page.
Don't worry, the invite links are not broken. Investors will always see the lowest min/highest max they are eligible for. The system is keeping track of what invite links they've used. if you previously used a link with a higher max, you are still seeing it from your account. You can trust that the investors who use the link you send them will only be able to invest the max you outlined.
Overview
Raised
This is how much has been received from the investor that have gone through the flow. We will hold these funds in escrow until we are ready to close the RUV.
Committed
This is how much investors have signed and committed to the RUV.
Target Raise
This is how much of the round was allocated to the RUV. You can change this amount at any point during the raise.
Invited Investor
Invited
Here you will see a list of all the investors you have invited to your Syndicate.
Viewed
These are all the investors that have received and clicked the link to your RUV. The investors in this category can choose to invest or pass on the opportunity.
Signed
These are the investors that have e-signed the docs. If investors are in this stage, this means that there are action items pending on their end.
Completed
Once we've received the investors commitment and they have completed KYC, they will automatically be moved to the Completed column.
Passed
Investors who have Passed on the investment opportunity will be moved to this column.
Canceled
The investors that have requested to cancel their investment in the RUV, or that you have requested we remove, will be moved here.
You Click on the name of the LP to see their email and the link they've used.
Documents
You can download the RUV closing docs here. Once the RUV is finalized the fully executed docs will be available for download here.
Investors are able to access these fully executed docs and investment certificate by navigating to their investor Dashboard
FAQs
Can I add people to manage the RUV?
You can grant team members access from your Dashboard.
Manage Company > Users & Permissions.
What are the tax consequences for international investors?
Capital gains are taxed in the recipient's country of tax residence. Investors are investing in a US partnership and will receive a schedule K-1 for the initial year of investment and each subsequent year to the extent there is income or loss to report.
Help Center Articles that may be useful:
- What are the tax consequences for non-U.S. investors?
- I'm foreign. Do I need to file a US tax return?
- My tax package says I won't receive a K-1 for the year, why not?
- Taxes FAQ
We always recommend that foreign investors have access to a US tax advisor, as we are not authorized to provide tax advice in the event they do not understand how they should report income earned on the platform.
Fees and Economics
Stack Companies
No-fee RUVs are available for companies who have their cap table on AngelList Build's Growth Plan. The only cost you will be responsible for are the Blue Sky filing costs (typically than less $1k) which we will file, pay on your behalf, and invoice you for once the RUV is finalized.
Sign up for access to Build here.
For Other Companies
Plan | Cost | Who is Eligible |
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No-Fee | Only pay Blue Sky State Costs | Available for select companies or companies on AngelList Build |
Standard | A one time set up fee of $8k | Delaware C-corps or PBCs raising on a SAFE or doing a priced round |
Custom | A one time set up fees of $10.5k | For non-Delaware C-corps, LLCs, or companies raising on debt instrument companies |
International | A one time set up starting at $8k | All international companies we support |
In addition to the fees, we will also pass through state regulatory fees called Blue Sky Filing Fees.
In some cases, companies with active RUVs can move their cap table to AngelList Build. Reach out to our team at rollups@angel.co to find out if you qualify.
State Regulatory Fees
State and provincial regulatory filings are required by securities regulators in the US and Canada. In the US, state regulatory fees are known as blue sky filing costs.
These regulatory fees vary based on the geographic makeup of investors in the RUV. The total median fee is around $1,000, but can range up to $4k.
Not paid to AngelList. AngelList collects these fees and pays them to the state security regulators to cover the cost of the required notice filings.
States and provinces may increase their regulatory fees year-to-year.
How are State Regulatory Fees Determined?
Blue sky laws differ from state to state, so the fees will vary depending on the geographic makeup of investors in the RUV. We’ve included a breakdown of state-by-state blue sky filing costs at the bottom of this article. Canadian filing fees are similar, varying province-by-province.
We calculate the fee for each investor in your RUV based on where their investing entity is located. This means the filing fees increase with each additional investor, and the cost for each investor will vary depending on the location of their investing entity.
What are Blue Sky Laws?
Blue sky laws are state-level regulations intended to protect investors against securities fraud by requiring certain securities issuers (e.g., funds) to register and disclose the specifics of the security offering. Most of our RUV offerings qualify for blue sky law exemptions, but do not bypass state filings. To learn more about blue sky laws, read our Education Center article.
Regulatory Filing Fees by Location
Unless stated otherwise, the filing fee is charged if any investors from that state or province invests in the RUV.
In addition to the filing fees required by the state regulators, there is a $160 system use fee for the EFD system.
State/Province | Regulatory Filing Fees |
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Alabama | $300 |
Alaska | $600 |
Arizona | No filing required |
Arkansas | 0.1% of the total aggregate offering price, capped at $2k with a minimum fee of $100. |
California | $300 |
Colorado | No filing required |
Connecticut | $150 |
Delaware | 0.5% of the total aggregate offering price, capped at $1k with a minimum fee of $200. |
Washington D.C. | No filing required |
Florida | No filing required |
Georgia | If the RUV has 10+ Georgia LPs, the total filing fee is $250. Otherwise, there’s no fee. |
Hawaii | $100 |
Idaho | If the RUV has 10+ Idaho LPs, the total filing fee is $50. Otherwise, there’s no fee. |
Illinois | No filing required |
Indiana | No fee |
Iowa | No filing required |
Kansas | If the RUV has 10+ Kansas LPs, the total filing fee is $250. Otherwise, there’s no fee. |
Kentucky | $250 |
Louisiana | $300 |
Maine | If the RUV has 10+ Maine LPs and the aggregate offering price is less than $1M, the filing fee is $300 If the RUV has 10+ Maine LPs and the aggregate offering price is greater than $1M, the filing fee is $1k If the RUV doesn’t meet any of the above criteria, there’s no filing fee. |
Maryland | $100 |
Massachusetts | If the RUV has 10+ Massachusetts LPs and the aggregate offer price is less than $500k, the filing fee is $150 If the RUV has 10+ Massachusetts LPs and the aggregate offer price is between $500k - $2M, the filing fee is $250 If the RUV has 10+ Massachusetts LPs and the aggregate offering price is between $2M - $7.5M, the filing fee is $500 If the RUV has 10+ Massachusetts LPs and the aggregate offering price is greater than $7.5M, the filing fee is $750 If the SPV doesn’t meet any of the above criteria, there’s no filing fee. |
Michigan | If the RUV has 10+ Michigan LPs, the total filing fee is $100. Otherwise, there’s no fee. |
Minnesota | 0.1% of the total aggregate offering price, capped at $300 with a minimum of $100 |
Mississippi | No filing required |
Missouri | If the RUV has 10+ Missouri LPs, the total filing fee is $100. Otherwise, there’s no fee |
Montana | If the RUV has 10+ Montana LPs and the aggregate offering price is greater than $100k, the total filing fee is $200 for the first $100k, plus 0.1% of any excess over $100k. This fee is capped at $1k. |
Nebraska | No filing required |
Nevada | No filing required |
New Hampshire | $500 |
New Jersey | If the RUV has 10+ New Jersey LPs, the total filing fee is $500. Otherwise, there’s no fee. |
New Mexico | $350 |
New York | If the total aggregate offering price is less than or equal to $500k, the filing fee is $300. If the total aggregate offering price is greater than $500k, the filing fee is $1,200. |
North Carolina | $350 |
North Dakota | $100 |
Ohio | $100 |
Oklahoma | $250 |
Oregon | No filing required |
Pennsylvania | $525 |
Puerto Rico | 0.2% of the total aggregate offering price, capped at $1,500 with a minimum of $350 |
Rhode Island | If the RUV has 10+ Rhode Island LPs, the total filing fee is $300. Otherwise, there’s no fee. |
South Carolina | If the RUV has 10+ South Carolina LPs, the total filing fee is $300. Otherwise, there’s no fee. |
South Dakota | If the RUV has 10+ South Dakota LPs, the total filing fee is $250. Otherwise, there’s no fee. |
Tennessee | If the RUV is 506(c), there is a $500 filing fee. Otherwise, there’s no fee. |
Texas | No filing required |
Utah | No filing required |
Vermont | If the SPV has 10+ Rhode Island LPs, the total filing fee is $600. Otherwise, there’s no fee. |
Virginia | $250 |
Washington | No filing required |
West Virginia | 0.000625% of the total aggregate offering price, capped at $1,800 with a minimum of $60 |
Wisconsin | $200 |
Wyoming | $200 |
Alberta | 341.25 CAD |
British Columbia | 200 CAD |
Manitoba | No filing required |
New Brunswick | 603.75 CAD |
Newfoundland and Labrador | No filing required |
Northwest Territories | No filing required |
Nova Scotia | 266.33 CAD |
Nunavut | No filing required |
Ontario | 500 CAD |
Prince Edward Island | No filing required |
Quebec | 552.30 CAD |
Saskatchewan | 1155 CAD |
Yukon | No filing required |
Table updated: 7/14/22
When will I get my invoice
Once the RUV is Finalized, typically 1-2 weeks after we close, you will receive an email with an invoice and wire instructions
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