About Form D Explorer
A clean, fast search interface over SEC Form D filings — the disclosures issuers file when raising capital under Regulation D private placements.
Why this exists
SEC EDGAR is the system of record for Form D filings, but its interface wasn't built for browsing. Commercial providers like sec-api.io solve the problem for enterprise buyers at $300+ per month. For everyone in between — investors, BD teams, compliance analysts, and lawyers doing occasional lookups — there wasn't a clean, free option. Form D Explorer fills that gap.
How it works
A scheduled job pulls EDGAR's daily Form D index, downloads each filing's
primary_doc.xml, parses it, and
upserts the results into our database. The web app reads only from that database — we
never hit EDGAR on the request path, so pages stay fast.
The dataset covers:
- Recent filings — the 50 most recent Form D and D/A submissions.
- Issuer search — fuzzy-matching on company names with filters for state, industry, offering size, and date range.
- Per-issuer pages — every filing a given company has made, in one place.
- Per-industry and per-state pages — aggregate stats plus the full filing list for that slice.
Plans
Everything is free — unlimited search, saved-search alerts, watchlists, and contact lookups. You only pay to export. Full details on the pricing page.
Free
- · Unlimited search results
- · Saved searches with email alerts
- · Issuer watchlists & contact lookups
Pro Monthly
- · Unlimited Excel & CSV exports
- · Export any search result set
- · Covers all four datasets
One-time Export
- · Single export
- · No subscription
- · For one-off needs
Who built it
Form D Explorer is built and maintained by Dawn Crest Consulting. Questions, feedback, or data requests: [email protected].
Data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR. Form D Explorer is not affiliated with the SEC.
Guides & explainers
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What is SEC Form D? A plain-English guide
Aug 3, 2026
Form D is the disclosure a company files with the SEC after selling unregistered securities under Regulation D. What it says, why it matters, and how to read one.
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Rule 506(b) vs. 506(c): which Reg D exemption is being used?
Aug 3, 2026
The two most common Regulation D exemptions are 506(b) and 506(c). They differ on general solicitation, accreditation verification, and investor pool — here's how to tell them apart on a Form D.
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What is Form ADV? The investment adviser disclosure form
Aug 3, 2026
Form ADV is the SEC's required disclosure for registered investment advisers. What it says, why it matters, and how it complements Form D.
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Form D vs. Form ADV: how to read them together
Aug 3, 2026
Form D discloses a single private placement; Form ADV discloses the adviser that runs it. Reading both side by side is how you size up a fund manager.
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How to read a Form D: a field-by-field walkthrough
Aug 3, 2026
A practical field-by-field guide to reading a Form D filing — what each section tells you, what to ignore, and what signals matter.
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What is Form C? A guide to Reg CF crowdfunding filings
Aug 3, 2026
Form C is the SEC disclosure for Regulation Crowdfunding offerings — the legal vehicle behind Republic, WeFunder, StartEngine and similar platforms. What it says, why it matters, and how it relates to Form D.
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Form D vs. Form C: when companies use which
Aug 3, 2026
Form D and Form C are both private-placement notices, but they cover different investor pools, raise sizes, and reporting requirements. When to read which.
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What is Form 1-A? A guide to Reg A+ offerings
Aug 3, 2026
Form 1-A is the SEC offering statement for Regulation A+ raises — private companies raising up to $75M with audited financials and ongoing public reporting. What it covers, who uses it, and how it fits between Form D and an IPO.
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Form D vs. Form 1-A: when to use which
Aug 3, 2026
Form D and Form 1-A both register private offerings, but Form 1-A's Reg A+ regime opens raises to retail with audited financials. When companies pick each, and what you can read from the filing pattern.
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Form D vs. Form D/A: what amendments actually mean
Aug 3, 2026
A Form D/A amends a prior Form D filing. Here's when issuers file one, what typically changes, and how to read a stack of amendments.