YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

With so many crowdfunding platforms out there, there’s a path to success for every startup. Here are 10 best crowdfunding platforms to look at when fundraising for your startup. The post Crowdfunding For Startups: 10 Best Platforms For Fundraising appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2016

Crowdfunding is the hot new vehicle for raising money to support your entrepreneurial efforts, with over 1,250 website platforms around the world to help you, according to a 2015 industry report. Several crowdfunding successes have failed as a business. Project your costs as diligently as your revenues.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 3, 2015

As crowdfunding has gained in popularity, the battle for pledges and page views has turned increasingly competitive, particularly on crowdfunding portals featuring thousands of active projects jostling for attention. So, what is the best method for ensuring that your fundraising campaign is optimized for success?

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Even if you ignore all the hype around crowdfunding, there can be no doubt that it is a real alternative for entrepreneurs to achieve visibility and funding today. The primary challenge seems to be that the crowdfunding term is used to encompass so many different concepts that everyone is confused. In the U.S.,

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Crowdfunding has become common place for new products and new brands. While many think about crowdfunding as a top-line sales number, it’s critical to evaluate all the costs associated with the campaign, as the balance between raise and spend absolutely factors into your outcomes. by Hannah Sieber, co-founder and COO of EcoFlow Tech.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Here's how to crowdfund your startup. The post How To Crowdfund Your Startup: A Quick Guide appeared first on Young Upstarts. Finding the funds to get your startup off the ground and running in the right direction isn’t always easy.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Then, the unveiling of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed equity crowdfunding rules reveals a panacea for growing your business’s coffers. Donation and equity crowdfunding both appeal to the public’s desire to participate collectively in fulfilling others’ entrepreneurial visions. The investors. Set a Fundraising Goal.

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Gust

AUGUST 5, 2022

When you hear the word crowdfunding, the first image that jumps to mind is Kickstarter. We all know how this crowdfunding site works. With equity crowdfunding, individuals invest in startups and […]. The post What Is Equity Crowdfunding appeared first on Gust.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 19, 2017

Crowdfunding for startups is taking off, as well as entertainment platforms that deliver great shows across mobile and at-home devices. Capital Raising with Crowdfunding. A tip for all startups is to look at equity crowdfunding as a capital source. Content Delivery Innovation. Importance to Startups.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 29, 2012

With the recent passage of the JOBS Act, crowdfunding is about to get even hotter. Serial tech entrepreneur, speaker and consultant Scott Steinberg , author of The Crowdfunding Bible , explains how to make crowdfunding work for your startup. RWW: What makes for a good crowdfunding pitch? It comes down to a sales pitch.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 4, 2023

From paying attention to fees to balancing what works for you, here are 13 answers to the question, “Is crowdfunding for startups a good idea? These fees are charged to cover the costs of operating the crowdfunding platform, including marketing, payment processing, and customer support. Why or why not?”

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Fundraising through online platforms and crowdfunding. Non-professional investors now use crowdfunding sites, like Indiegogo and Kickstarter , for similar access. Successful startup teams today have a mix of remote employees, freelancers, and contractors. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 27, 2013

Crowdfunding is the process of raising capital by offering rewards to ‘backers’ by pre-selling your product or offering equity in exchange. Let’s take a look at what equity crowdfunding looks like when compared to the traditional capital raising process. You still start with credit cards or savings. You spend more time pitching.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Fundraising through online platforms and crowdfunding. Non-professional investors now use crowdfunding sites, like Indiegogo and Kickstarter , for similar access. Successful startup teams today have a mix of remote employees, freelancers, and contractors. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 27, 2014

After deciding to launch a crowdfunding campaign for our product, we landed on the date of December 16th, 2013. The hardware renaissance in startups over the past few years, coupled with the accelerating interest in the Internet of Things, led us to seriously consider crowdfunding. Crowdfunding isn’t just about the money.

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Growthink Blog

AUGUST 14, 2012

Crowdfunding, or raising money from the Internet "crowd" has really taken off. Just a couple years ago there were only hundreds of companies who had raised Crowdfunding. Below is a brief overview of the many Crowdfunding platforms to consider. Today we are in the tens of thousands. Happy fundraising! read more.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 26, 2011

Crowdfunding has become a popular way to fund a variety of projects, from small-scale endeavors to large-scale , literally earth-shaping efforts. It's still not the accepted or the obvious choice for funding your startup, however. MicroVentures is an online investment service that uses peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Crowdfunding can be an effective way for startups and entrepreneurs to raise funds and to test the market for new ideas, but there are a few secrets to organizing a successful crowdfunding campaign that every business should know. Whichever crowdfunding platform you choose , creating a video for it is one of the best things you can do.

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ConversionXL

JULY 29, 2015

Crowdfunding is painful. That’s not crowdfunding. With crowdfunding, the end product doesn’t even exist. I scoured the academic research on crowdfunding, philanthropy, and helping behavior to understand when and why people donate money (and how you can use those principles in a crowdfunding campaign).

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Growthink Blog

APRIL 21, 2013

As part of the JOBS Act, equity-based crowdfunding was made legal in the US. However, before entrepreneurs could start using equity-based crowdfunding, the SEC had to write the specific rules governing it. Below I''ll give you the run-down on Crowdfunding, and also the types of Crowdfunding you CAN raise today.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

million with a crowdfunding campaign. From then on, we had five months to build a platform and hire an editorial staff to keep our crowdfunding promise of launching in September 2013. We launched on September 30, after raising a total of $1.7 Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) April 8, 2013. .

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 11, 2012

But crowdfunding investments in startups is the answer to all our worries in life, right? At least it would be diversified across 25-30 companies--there's no such requirement in crowdfunding. I can't tell you about the. oh, I dunno, let's make up a number that doesn't tie into any living people, real or imagined. I certainly would!

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The Equity Kicker

MAY 8, 2013

There is a good post up today on Segment.io describing how they used Kickstarter as a lean startup tool to validate demand. First the background: Kickstarter is the perfect way to validate an idea. By definition, a successful Kickstarter campaign has a ton of people who’ve already put their money where their mouth is.

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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. Early crowdfunding successes have been undeniable. In equity crowdfunding, no investor is representing their own interest.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Most entrepreneurs have found by now one or more of the many popular crowdfunding sites , and have the name and contact information for at least one of the big venture capital firms. Their realm fits between crowdfunding and venture capital sources. contributes more than $25 billion to fund 70,000 startups every year.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 31, 2018

What happens when you dedicate your time and energy into perfecting the best crowdfunding efforts for your business? As one of the top crowdfunding experts in the business, Wright has provided InventureX with crucial insight into branding and business strategy. What excites you about the future of InventureX?

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 18, 2018

Crowdfunding is a form of alternative startup finance that entails funding your venture or project by raising relatively small amounts of money from a large group of individuals, typically via online crowdfunding platforms. Thankfully, you do not necessarily have to run your crowdfunding campaign alone. Source: Pixabay.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 6, 2019

Crowdfunding is an excellent way for startups to raise capital and test the market for innovative ideas. However, crowdfunding is not easy, and there’s a lot that goes into making a crowdfunding campaign successful. The post How To Create a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Startup appeared first on ReadWrite.

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YFS Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

There are some important questions startups should ask before diving into crowdfunding. Here’s what to consider before you launch a crowdfunding campaign.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 31, 2020

Venture capital investment is one of the top places startups look out for when seeking funding for their business alongside other popular options like angel investing and crowdfunding. This may probably drive entrepreneurs to alternative funding options, such as equity crowdfunding. Stability over Speed.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 1, 2014

Crowdfunding – the (usually online) collection of finance from a large number of supporters for a particular purpose, such as funding an idea – has taken the online world by storm in recent years, and especially in the startup space. How big is crowdfunding now? Research estimates $5.1

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Floods, Water Quality in Central Texas/NC/FL and Crowdfunding A Solution. Source: American Water Works Association ‘Buried No Longer’ Report Email seyi at asha?—?labs labs dot com if you have any thoughts to share or questions.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is also an option where you can raise funds through crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, but unfortunately Indian regulation only allows crowdfunding for some non-profit Check out this article if you want to know more about crowdfunding: 10 things about running a successful crowdfunding campaign. ?

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 9, 2021

Crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is another popular option – and one that wasn’t available 15 years ago. For starters, crowdfunding is restricted; you may find it difficult to pursue equity crowdfunding, and some popular crowdfunding platforms are particular about the types of projects they host.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Peterborough, New Hampshire-based PeoplesVC is on a mission to create jobs in America, and the equity-based crowdfunding site is in the process of launching an integrated multimedia platform to do exactly that. In the News crowdfunding PeoplesVC PeoplesVC TV' We feel our revolutionary business model will do just that.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2019

Crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is another new method that is gaining massive publicity. Conventionally, government loans come with a lot of strings attached; however, they have lower interest rates making them more attractive. It is, in fact, one of the easiest and quickest ways of obtaining finance for a new business.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 30, 2015

Crowdfunding continues to grow in popularity, creating endless opportunities for inventive commerce and fundraising opportunities. In addition to the old-school general purpose crowdfunding sites, new platforms are emerging to serve specific verticals or sets of verticals. by Bill Clerico, CEO and co-founder of WePay.

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