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It is? I didn't know that. Do you have a source?

EDIT: Nevermind. I found it. Rule 502(c) of federal Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 prohibits advertising or general solicitation for investors. http://www.sec.gov/rules/interp/33-7516.htm

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A big portion of the JOBS act is dedicated to changing this. Try putting something about money or funding into your Angel List status update and they'll tell you that you can't talk about seeking funding publicly, and that any message that sets off their trigger will be reviewed.

Since you mention it, my start-up is also on AngelList. Just sayin'. http://angel.co/av-squid

Something that would never get prosecuted even if worded incorrectly. Government doesn't go after small fish like this.

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