All of Form D filings are made for Small Businesses seeking to raise capital by private placements and can have no less than 35 accredited investors. I believe the SEC rules are that Form D filings must be made no later than 15 days after the placement closes therefore there is no "covering their butts by VPLM here. Completely legit transaction to raise over $ 2,000,000.
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