Section 3(c)(1) and Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act and the Use of Parallel Funds

10 Jun , 2025

To register for the upcoming live webinar, please Click Here

The Investment Company Act of 1940 potentially imposes significant regulatory burdens on investment funds. To avoid these constraints, most private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds rely on exemptions under either Section 3(c)(1) or Section 3(c)(7). However, a fund utilizing the Section 3(c)(1) exemption may eventually approach its investor limit (100 or 250, depending on the circumstances) while still seeking to accept new investors. Similarly, a Section 3(c)(7) fund may wish to admit investors who do not qualify as "qualified purchasers." 

This program will provide an in-depth exploration of the Section 3(c)(1) and 3(c)(7) exemptions, how to count investors under such exemptions, and discuss how fund sponsors can establish parallel funds to accommodate different investor bases while maintaining regulatory compliance. The discussion will also cover key structuring considerations, potential legal pitfalls, and best practices for fund managers.

This program is designed for fund formation attorneys, as well as in-house counsel at asset managers and investment firms.

 

To register for the upcoming live webinar, please Click Here

More Webcasts

Artificial Intellige...

Join us for Part 2 of a program tailored for attorneys seeking a better understanding of the ongoing...

Ethical Obligations ...

Disasters, whether natural or manmade, happen. Disasters can impact the practice of law and, among o...

Real Lessons for Law...

This program, conducted by a seasoned litigation and trial lawyer, will emphasize what litigators ca...

Best Behavior: Effec...

This program will address the ethical obligations of Lawyer Advocates representing clients in arbitr...

Identifying and Miti...

This program provides attorneys with a practical examination of how legal, regulatory, and liability...

Thrive Under Pressur...

Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, a...

The Changing Landsca...

Over the past year, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has undergone a dramatic policy shift r...

DEI - Legal or Illeg...

Prior to the Supreme Court’s 2023 affirmative action decision, some predicted that this ruling...

U Visa Petitions: Le...

This program provides attorneys with a comprehensive framework for incorporating psychosocial evalua...

Building Inclusive L...

This interactive course is designed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge, tools, and stra...