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
Free search for everyone. Paid plans unlock exports, alerts, and API access. Full details on the pricing page.
Free
- · Unlimited issuer & filing browsing
- · First 10 search results
- · Industry & state directories
Pro Monthly
- · Unlimited search results
- · CSV export of any result set
- · Email alerts on up to 10 saved searches
One-time Export
- · Single CSV export
- · No subscription
- · For one-off needs
API Access
JSON API with Bearer-token auth, 10,000 requests / month. See the API reference.
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
2026-05-01
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?
2026-05-01
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
2026-05-01
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
2026-05-01
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
2026-05-01
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
2026-05-01
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
2026-05-01
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
2026-05-01
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
2026-05-01
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
2026-05-01
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.