As capital markets continue to evolve, businesses seeking to raise funds face an array of options that offer distinct advantages depending on their growth stage, market goals, and regulatory landscape. Traditionally, companies aim for initial public offerings (IPOs) on major stock exchanges such as Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). However, a new era is emerging, driven by flexibility and innovation. Enter Ohanae, an innovative OTC Market Platform, and its strategic partnership with investment banking firms that is reshaping the way issuers approach public and semi-public markets.
This partnership serves as a bridge, allowing companies to choose between the established IPO path through Nasdaq and NYSE or explore more streamlined alternatives like Ohanae's mini-IPOs. Together, these institutions offer issuers a comprehensive solution to raise capital, comply with regulations, and expand market access—all while promoting market innovation.
1. Navigating the Complexities of Compliance with Ohanae
One of the most significant hurdles for issuers entering public markets is regulatory compliance. Ohanae's deep expertise in navigating Regulation A+ (Reg A+) ensures that issuers can focus on growth while adhering to the complex web of U.S. securities laws. Reg A+ offerings allow companies to raise up to $75 million in a 12-month period, offering a flexible route to market entry without the high costs and time demands of a traditional IPO.
Investment banking firms partner with Ohanae to help issuers tackle these challenges, providing guidance on compliance documentation, regulatory filings, and the preparation of financial statements. This partnership not only simplifies the process but also lowers the barriers to entry for emerging businesses looking to access much-needed capital.
2. Offering Issuers a Strategic Path to Growth
Flexibility is key in today's capital markets. Through this collaboration, issuers are empowered to choose the most appropriate pathway for their specific needs. Whether they prefer the traditional route to a high-profile IPO on Nasdaq or NYSE, or a mini-IPO on the Ohanae OTC Market Platform, companies are supported at every step of their fundraising journey.
Ohanae's mini-IPO solution, in particular, has gained traction for its ability to offer a quicker, more cost-effective approach to raising capital, without compromising on regulatory compliance. This option allows smaller companies, especially in the tech and crypto sectors, to tap into public funding opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
3. Enhancing Credibility and Building Investor Confidence
By partnering with Ohanae and its investment banking allies, issuers benefit from enhanced credibility. The ability to demonstrate regulatory compliance and access public markets instills confidence in investors, both retail and institutional. Ohanae's adherence to strict regulatory standards ensures that issuers are not only compliant but also trusted by a wide range of investors, further broadening their capital-raising potential.
For investors, knowing that a company has undergone a thorough review process and adheres to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) standards provides peace of mind and fosters a sense of security. This increased confidence translates into better opportunities for issuers to secure the funding needed to fuel their growth.
4. Leveraging Strategic Partnerships for Mutual Growth
The strategic partnership between Ohanae and investment banking firms offers more than just compliance and market access. It builds long-term relationships between these firms and a diverse range of issuers, allowing them to act as trusted advisors throughout the fundraising process. This collaborative approach positions both Ohanae and its partners at the forefront of innovation in capital markets, as they work together to meet the evolving needs of their clients.
By fostering these relationships, Ohanae helps issuers develop and execute successful funding strategies, whether through traditional IPOs or more flexible alternatives like the mini-IPO. This flexibility positions the investment banking firms and Ohanae as leaders in the next generation of capital market services.
5. Driving Market Innovation with Strategic Investments
The benefits of this partnership extend beyond the immediate capital-raising needs of issuers. Investment banking firms have the opportunity to invest directly in Ohanae, thereby supporting new financial products, technological development, and market expansion. This strategic investment accelerates growth for both Ohanae and its banking partners, driving innovation that will shape the future of capital markets.
The introduction of new financial products and services developed through this collaboration is expected to address the unique needs of a diverse set of issuers. By continually adapting to the dynamic landscape of capital markets, Ohanae and its partners are well-positioned to lead the next wave of market innovation.
6. A Shared Vision for a Flexible and Transparent Market
At the heart of this collaboration is a shared vision: providing issuers with choices, transparency, and the ability to thrive in today's competitive market environment. By bridging non-Reg NMS market segments (like the Ohanae OTC Market Platform) and Reg NMS markets (such as Nasdaq and NYSE), the partnership delivers more than just capital—it provides issuers with the flexibility to align their fundraising strategies with their specific business goals.
Whether pursuing a high-profile listing on a major stock exchange or opting for a more streamlined path, issuers are given the tools and resources to succeed. For companies looking to access public funding, this partnership offers a unique opportunity to transition smoothly from private to semi-public or public markets, with all the support they need for sustainable growth.
Conclusion: Shaping the Future of Capital Markets
Ohanae and its investment banking partners are reshaping the fundraising landscape by bridging the gap between traditional IPOs and modern market alternatives. With a focus on flexibility, innovation, and compliance, this partnership is set to drive growth across capital markets, offering issuers a pathway to success in both the non-Reg NMS and Reg NMS segments.
For companies ready to take the next step in their growth journey, the choice is clear: whether Nasdaq, NYSE, or Ohanae's mini-IPO platform, the future of capital raising is here, and it’s more accessible than ever.
Disclaimer
Ohanae Securities LLC is a subsidiary of Ohanae, Inc. and member of FINRA/SIPC. Additional information about Ohanae Securities LLC can be found on BrokerCheck. Ohanae Securities LLC is in discussions with FINRA about exploring the expansion of business lines for the broker/dealer. Any statements regarding abilities of Ohanae Securities LLC are subject to FINRA approval and there are no guarantees FINRA will approve the broker/dealer's expansion.
Ohanae Securities is seeking approval to be a special purpose broker-dealer that is performing the full set of broker-dealer functions with respect to digital asset securities – including maintaining custody of these assets – in a manner that addresses the unique attributes of digital asset securities and minimizes risk to investors and other market participants. If approved, Ohanae Securities will limit its business to digital asset securities to isolate risk and having policies and procedures to, among other things, assess a given digital asset security's distributed ledger technology and protect the private keys necessary to transfer the digital asset security.