Crowdfunding has become a way for startup founders to raise capital by engaging with potential investors beyond high net-worth accredited investors. It can be important for investors to understand the perks associated with crowdfunding campaigns in order to make informed … Continue reading
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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
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
Learn about different financing options for startups, including debt vs. equity, and the pros and cons of each. 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
Understanding Alternative Investments Investors are increasingly seeking alternatives to traditional asset classes such as stocks and bonds. In fact, the global alternatives market is projected to reach $24.5T by 2028[1]. The rise of alternative investing has been fueled by a … Continue reading
When a startup decides to raise capital through crowdfunding, the following question often poses itself: “Should I offer equity or revenue share to potential investors?” With the same goal of raising capital, the execution and post-raise period can look significantly … Continue reading
For decades, traditional investment vehicles like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds were seen as the primary paths for retail investors to grow their wealth. However, in recent years, alternative investments – assets that fall outside of these traditional categories – … Continue reading
Equity crowdfunding differs from other types of crowdfunding in that investors receive securities in exchange for capital. Continue reading
