QSBS is popping up more and more these days, whether in M&A transactions, IPOs, regulatory changes, politics, entrepreneurship and in many more areas. Here are some of the recent developments we are following.
Detroit: Leveraging QSBS & Tax Incentives for Mobility Innovation and Beyond (3/4/2025) - Detroit is no longer just the Motor City—it’s quickly becoming a formidable contender in the startup investment landscape, according to the 2024 Rise of the Rest report by Revolution. Revolution, a D.C.-based investment firm, supports entrepreneurs building transformative companies outside of Silicon Valley through its family of funds—Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, Revolution Ventures, and… Read More
A Deep Dive Into Revolution’s 2024 Rise of the Rest Report and Its Implications for QSBS (2/18/2025) - The venture landscape is changing. Revolution, a D.C.-based investment firm focused on backing transformative companies outside Silicon Valley, recently released its latest Rise of the Rest report, highlighting a major trend: in 2024, $16.82 billion in capital flowed beyond traditional coastal hubs. Through Rise of the Rest, Revolution's seed-stage fund dedicated to emerging markets,… Read More

3 Fastest Growing Industries for Startups in 2025 and Beyond (2/3/2025) - The 2020s have been rife with business, political, and economic disruptions that completely reshaped daily life and the economy. The investing landscape of 2025 promises unique opportunities for startup investing, driven by new disruptors entering the market to meet strong demands for both physical and digital goods and services. Startups in certain industries form… Read More
QSBS Attestation Explained: Do You Really Need It? (1/21/2025) - What Is QSBS Attestation? QSBS attestation is a tool investors can use to confirm a stock's eligibility for QSBS tax benefits. Think of it as a third-party validation that a company and its stock meet the specific requirements of Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code. While not legally required, attestation can help avoid errors when claiming the exemption and… Read More


The Benefits of QSBS for Estate Planning (12/21/2024) - If you hold qualified small business stock (QSBS), Section 1202 of the tax code allows you to eliminate up to $10 million in capital gains from federal taxation. Even better? The benefits don't stop there. You can extend these advantages across generations through strategic gifting as part of your estate planning—provided you carefully consider… Read More


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