An alternative finance method of raising money from large groups of people, as donations, as a loan, or in exchange for company equity
Equity crowdfunding is an alternative business finance model that began in the UK with the platforms Crowdcube in 2011, and then Seedrs in 2012. Economies were still reeling after the 2007-9 global financial crash, and banks had much less inclination to lend money to...
Crowdfunding has become a popular way for artists to raise funds for their creative projects, bypassing traditional galleries and patrons. A more recent development has been the opportunities for everyday retail investors to include part-ownership, also referred to as...
Buying shares in privately-owned businesses is a risky and a relatively illiquid investment. Early critics of equity crowdfunding as an alternative source of early-stage business funding were keen to point out the long time scales that investors in startups would have...
The term Web3 refers to the next generation of the internet, where applications are built on top of blockchain networks and smart contracts. Greater introduction of blockchain technology in the Web3 equity crowdfunding model has the potential to make a significant...
Equity crowdfunding is an alternative finance model that leverages the power of the internet for owners of privately-owned businesses to raise funding by offering shares. At the same time, it allows private investors to buy equity in businesses that they believe are...
The crowdfunding platform GoFundMe recently announced it had broken the $30 billion barrier for the total amount of money people have raised on it. We are all quite aware of the multitude of individuals who have asked for donations to help pay medical bills, education...
A crowdfunding campaign looks well on the way to reaching its target of AU$140,000 of donations to fund the post-production (editing) of a film. The film in question is a documentary called “Free The Truth: Free Assange.” Its purpose is to raise public support to...
Predicting crowdfunding success is a rapidly evolving field, and analysis of big data from various sources is becoming increasingly powerful for this purpose. An academic study concluded that the success of crowdfunding projects can be predicted by measuring and...
What can explain why crowdfunding works? Reward-based crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are wildly popular around the globe. Every year, consumers use these platforms to transfer billions of dollars to help entrepreneurs and artists develop market...
Crowdsourcing is a powerful tool to help humanize a brand, which enables a better customer experience. By involving audiences in a range of business processes and initiatives it’s possible to build a sense of community, foster a more personal connection, and boost...
Reward-based crowdfunding platforms led by Kickstarter and Indiegogo have revolutionized the way entrepreneurs and innovators bring their ideas to life. Although both platforms began as platforms based on raising finance for arts projects, they soon expanded to...
NFTs are unique and indivisible digital assets, making them ideal for representing one-of-a-kind items such as art, music, and collectibles. Whilst each NFT is unique, an NFT can also verify part-ownership of an item or asset. Company stocks and shares, and real...