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$20M–$200M
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At Clout Hero, we bring unmatched expertise and proven success to every fundraising campaign we manage. Fundraising depends on more than just filing forms, validating investors, or processing payments—those are baseline tasks that any platform can handle. What truly drives investment is strategic, expert-level marketing, and that’s where most providers fall short or ignore it entirely. We do everything typical payment portals offer, but we lead where it matters most: delivering world-class marketing that turns interest into capital. Our team is the most experienced in the industry, and that’s the critical difference between the success or failure of your fundraising.
Born from Marketing Excellence
We are a spinoff from Placement Directory, a leading strategic marketing company. Below are some of the over 2000 clients at our previous company.
Unmatched Experience
Many Reg A+ or Reg D management companies have a marketing team with little to no experience in professional retail marketing. Since the SEC structure for the Reg A+ and D506(c) offering is based upon retail marketing, this should be paramount in your decision to choose a management company. We have 20 years of experience working with the greatest minds in the marketing world and we will apply that experience to your Reg A/D.
WHITE GLOVE SERVICE
Let’s walk through the entire process.
1. DISCUSS OFFERING OPTIONS
We need to talk. Tell us about your company and your fundraising goals. Do you want to brainstorm ideas based upon what has worked for other companies?
2. DECIDE ON A STRUCTURE
Set a goal amount to raise, outline the offer, benefits to investors, and other details to finalize your offering structure.
3. AUDITS, LEGAL AND THE SEC APPROVALS
Do you need referrals for a lawyer to get your SEC approvals? Do you have audited financials? We can get you in touch with specialists to help.
4. INTERVIEWS WITH OUR MARKETING TEAM
We need to know what makes your company special and what obstacles you will have on the path to success. Interviews are planned to learn about your business.
5. MARKETING PLAN CREATION
We design your landing page, presentation webinar and prepare a strategy to attract potential investors. This is the single most important part of raising money in a Reg A or Reg D506(c).
6. CAMPAIGN
We run advertisements on both social and mainstream media to attract investors to your webinar. Constant adjustments are made to maximize results.
7. COMPLETE
When it is all done we help wrap things up and get you back to running your business.
Every step handled with care, so you can focus on your vision.
About Us
Background of Our Founder
Bob Olejar — Founder, Reg A Marketing Strategist
Bob Olejar founded Clout Hero as a natural progression from his previously successful strategic marketing company, Placement Directory. His work in strategic marketing using associative framing with celebrities and storytelling mastery has allowed him to work with some of the greatest companies in the world like Samsung, Reebok, Apple, Jack Daniels, Prada, Lamborghini, and hundreds more. Along the way Olejar has been interviewed or written about in over 50 publications including the Wall Street Journal, New York Post, New York Times, Entrepreneur, Vogue, Wired, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Backstage, Chicago Tribune, London Times, and several more.
By the Numbers
What every CEO should know about Regulation A and Regulation D.
$896 Million
Raised under Reg A in 2024
Source: SEC DERA, May 2025
$2.1 Trillion
Raised under Reg D in 2024
Source: SEC Form D filings
1,426 Offerings
Qualified under Reg A since 2015
Source: SEC DERA Report
$2.3 Million
Median proceeds for Reg A Tier 2
Source: SEC DERA Report
95%
Of Reg A proceeds come from Tier 2 campaigns
Source: SEC DERA Report
2%
Of Reg A issuers were exchange-listed at offering time
Source: SEC DERA Report
The numbers tell the story: Reg A builds the foundation, Reg D scales the raise — but only with expert marketing do CEOs unlock the true potential.
Reg A & Regulation A Marketing FAQs
Get answers to the most common questions about Regulation A offerings and our marketing approach.
What is Regulation A marketing, and why is it crucial to a successful raise?
Reg A marketing is the process of finding, educating, and converting investors into your offering. The SEC allows raises up to $75 million, but most issuers fall short because they rely on a portal listing alone. A portal can process payments — but it doesn’t build trust or communicate your story. Strategic marketing is what creates awareness, demonstrates credibility, and moves investors through a funnel to invest. Without it, the odds of reaching your target are slim.
How does Reg A marketing differ from what listing portals provide?
Portals are infrastructure: they host your offering, manage compliance, and process investor transactions. That’s essential — but it’s the final step. Reg A marketing is what actually generates demand, through storytelling, outreach, advertising, and webinars that build trust and drive investors into your funnel. Portals: compliance and payment processing Marketing: outreach, education, and conversion Success: you need both, but marketing brings investors to the table Clout Hero integrates these pieces so issuers don’t juggle multiple providers.
Do all Regulation A companies need professional marketing to raise capital?
Yes. SEC data shows that companies have sought more than $28 billion under Regulation A but raised only about $9 billion. The shortfall is explained largely by weak or absent marketing. To raise millions from the public, you need more than a listing — you need to create awareness, deliver a clear story, and guide investors through a structured funnel. Professional marketing is the difference between a campaign that stalls and one that meets its funding goals.
What are the main reasons Reg A offerings fail?
The number one reason is lack of marketing. Too many issuers believe posting on a portal will bring investors — but portals rarely drive traffic. Other common pitfalls include unclear storytelling, missing funnels, low-quality webinars, and simply running out of time. Most Reg A offerings fail because: No professional marketing plan Weak or confusing messaging Little to no investor funnel Ineffective or absent webinars Running out of time under the SEC’s one-year limit
How much does Reg A marketing cost, and what return should companies expect?
Costs depend on the size of the raise, but successful campaigns typically spend $1–$3 million on marketing for a $20M–$200M raise. While that’s a significant investment, it’s far less than the cost of failing to raise capital. Clout Hero’s model is designed to maximize efficiency, lower cost per dollar raised, and outperform both portal-only and traditional agency approaches. Key points: Typical spend: $1M–$3M for a $20M–$200M raise Efficiency: Lower cost per dollar raised vs. agencies or portals Value: Marketing is cheaper than falling short of your target
What role do webinars and investor storytelling play in Reg A marketing?
Webinars are the single most effective way to convert serious investors. People don’t typically invest tens of thousands of dollars after skimming a webpage. They invest when they see leadership live, hear the story directly, and get their questions answered. At Clout Hero, we craft compelling investor webinars that build trust, hold attention, and significantly increase conversion rates. Storytelling combined with live interaction is what turns interest into investment.
What is Clout Hero's Reg A marketing process?
We manage the full journey from story to share issuance: Strategy session to define goals Deal structuring and SEC coordination Building your funnel: landing page, webinar, and marketing plan Running ads and PR campaigns to reach investors Hosting webinars and nurturing relationships Processing investments through our integrated portal Closing the raise and returning you to business This full-funnel process is why our issuers see stronger engagement and smoother execution.
What should I look for in a Reg A marketing partner for a $20M–$200M raise?
The right partner should: Build trust with professional investor storytelling Drive demand through a proven funnel (ads → webinar → follow-up) Manage the offering end-to-end, including compliant payment processing Many providers only handle one piece. A true partner integrates investor acquisition with the back-end infrastructure. Clout Hero was built to deliver exactly that combination, giving issuers a single solution for both marketing and capital processing.
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