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InfraShares Co-Founder Brian Ross Featured in BerkeleyHaas Magazine
Infrastructure allows societies to thrive. But too often, whether because of funding constraints or political in-fighting, development of roads, bridges, airports, mass transit, water systems, and more is ignored until a crisis occurs. The American Society of Civil Engineers’ Infrastructure Report Card estimates that nearly $4.6 trillion of investment is needed in the U.S.… -
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Investing in Infrastructure Assets Through Self Directed IRAs
Self Directed IRA Basics You may have heard the terms Self Directed IRA, Alternative IRA, or Real Estate IRA before, but you are probably wondering: What exactly is a Self Directed IRA? What benefits does it offer? What kind of impact can a Self Directed IRA have on my retirement portfolio? Self Directed IRA… -
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SEC Proposed Major Changes to Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF)
The SEC has proposed some major changes to Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) that would impact both investors and issuers. These changes could make it much easier to raise capital from the community for Smart Cities start-ups as well as projects delivered through Public-Private Partnerships(P3). At a high level, the SEC's proposed changes to Reg CF would:… -
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SDSF Solar Fund IV Offering Available On InfraShares Platform
Solar Fund Triples Impact for Private Investors SDC Energy, a bespoke investment firm specializing in renewable investments, launches the SDSF Solar Fund IV for private investors, family offices, and financial advisors seeking to invest smart for good. The fund leverages solar incentives to offset investors’ taxes through financing commercial photovoltaic projects for non-profits, which are not eligible… -
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The Potential of Crowdfunding for Water P3s
The goal of the crowd-financed P3 model is to facilitate involvement of the public, especially local community members, as a major partner in the current P3 model. Investment crowdfunding is a proven model for increasing public engagement and transparency in sophisticated development projects and new ventures. In addition, aligning the interests of the P3 developer,…
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The Potential of Crowdfunding for Sustainable Infrastructure
Crowdfunding investment for a P3 can help promote sustainable infrastructure projects. Investors who support sustainable infrastructure can vote with their dollars and choose to invest in projects that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by being Envision rated. If sustainable infrastructure projects are shown to be preferred by investors over non-sustainable projects, then infrastructure planners…
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Bridging the Gap Together: A New Model to Modernize U.S. Infrastructure
A great report from the BPC on the need for private investment in public infrastructure that includes a discussion on the use of crowdfunding. Here are the highlights: “An emerging discussion among infrastructure practitioners is the potential of crowdfunding to help pay for projects. Crowdfunding, in which individuals throughout the world can contribute to projects…
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New Cities Foundation Handbook on Urban Infrastructure Finance Discusses InfraShares and the Benefits of Crowdfunded Investment for P3s
The recently published New Cities Foundation Handbook on Urban Infrastructure discusses the benefits of crowdfunding private investment for public infrastructure projects and the role of the crowdfunding platform: “There are several other advantages associated with using crowdfunded P3 equity. Because the crowdfunding is provided by investors with social as well as financial motivations, they may…
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Crowdfunding: More Than Just Another Innovative Financing Strategy
A great article by Stanford’s Kate Gasparro addressing the opportunities and challenges of crowdfinancing for public infrastructure projects. Read More
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The benefits of investing in infrastructure
The benefits of investing in infrastructure In volatile and challenging market conditions, the long duration of infrastructure investments – typically 20 to 50 years, and potentially even longer – can offer greater stability in an uncertain world Portfolio allocations to infrastructure are increasing, with investors enticed by the asset class’ elongated investment horizon. The…
