Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2023

billion by 2030, exceeding the amounts contributed by either angel groups or VCs alone. Worldwide, more than fifty campaigns since then have exceeded the $10 million dollar mark, despite targets as low as $20K. These groups are now largely run by volunteers at no cost to entrepreneurs. billion to USD 3.62

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In fact, the latest figures show that crowdfunding globally is expected to reach $114 billion by 2021, exceeding the amounts contributed by either angel groups or VCs alone. Worldwide, almost fifty campaigns since then have exceeded the $10 million dollar mark, despite targets as low as $20K.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2016

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. These groups are now largely run by volunteers at no cost to entrepreneurs. Investors cannot verify accountability or governance.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2018

by either angel groups or VCs alone. According to Yahoo Finance , less than a third of crowdfunding campaigns currently reach their goals, and the rest have to return anything they do collect. Startup investors have no insight to management or governance. Challenges in crowdfunding will generate more regulatory costs.

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Austin Startup

JUNE 26, 2019

Given my background in the data-driven world of political campaigns, I know it’s all about the #s (you win or lose on Election Day given your win #?—?you Or, I’d recommend consumer-facing founders start networking with the Angel groups in Silicon Valley immediately. and every other team member the same way. Lean into it.

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