Startup founders typically pitch their ideas to potential investors, hoping to find someone interested in investing in their business. Knowing how to communicate the vision and mission statements in these pitches effectively can be important for startups. Being able to … Continue reading
Equity Crowdfunding
We’re Shedding Light on the World of Alternative Investing When building your investment portfolio, having a healthy balance of different types of investments is key. Depending on your financial situation and portfolio goals, alternative assets are one type of investment … Continue reading
After your startup has closed a crowdfunding campaign, you may be wondering what best practices are for communicating with your new investors. How often should you contact your investors? What should you say to investors? Are there any other things … Continue reading
When making investments, an investor may come across a funding portal or a broker-dealer platform. While both are intermediaries that allow investors to invest in startups, there are many differences in the types of investment opportunities, the standards each must … Continue reading
In today’s digital age, social media has helped transform the way people connect, communicate, and engage with others, making it an invaluable tool for startups raising some types of capital. Social media platforms can offer the ability to reach a … Continue reading
When a startup is raising funding, a founder can feel like the fundraising process for startups is another full-time job. How can startup founders efficiently manage the funding process from due diligence to actively raising capital and closing the campaign? … Continue reading
Regulation Crowdfunding (Regulation CF) Has Changed the Investment Landscape In recent years, a new investment option has helped reshape the investment landscape and empowered a new generation of investors. Since 2012, Regulation Crowdfunding, also known as regulation CF, is a … Continue reading
Equity crowdfunding emerged in recent years and has helped disrupt traditional fundraising avenues for startups such as venture capital and angel investing. This form of fundraising is a model that helps democratize access to capital and can empower everyday investors … Continue reading
When a startup chooses to raise funding through equity crowdfunding, they have the option to offer additional perks as a “thank you” for investing. Perks can come in various forms, whether a tangible perk offered by a main street business … Continue reading
There are a variety of financial instruments that entrepreneurs and startups can choose to utilize when raising capital. Some of the more well-known choices include common stock, preferred stock, and convertible notes, but another alternative is a crowd note. Primarily … Continue reading
