Crowdfunding/CrowdFinancing Archives

5 Tips to Choose the Best Crowdfunding Platform

August 3, 2022
/ Investors
/ By Megan Zito

Tags: Accredited Investors, Crowdfunding/CrowdFinancing,

How do you choose the best crowdfunding platform? For accredited investors, an equity crowdfunding site the way to go. Get tips to find the right platform.

Equity Crowdfunding Diversification and Planning

Equity Crowdfunding for the New Angel Investor

September 20, 2021
/ Investors
/ By David M. Freedman

Tags: Angel Investing, Crowdfunding/CrowdFinancing, Personal Finance/Investing,

Discover how to plan your equity crowdfunding investments thoughtfully to navigate risk as a new angel investor.

3 Online Securities Intermediaries for Accredited Investors

February 25, 2021
/ Investors
/ By Andrew Stephenson

Tags: Accredited Investors, Crowdfunding/CrowdFinancing, Due Diligence, Personal Finance/Investing,

Online securities intermediaries range in their obligation to find suitable deals, with some requiring greater due diligence from investors.

Investing in Small Businesses Is Key to Driving Economic Recovery

December 3, 2020
/ Investors
/ By John Arensmeyer

Tags: Crowdfunding/CrowdFinancing, Investors, Personal Finance/Investing, Small Business,

Investing in small businesses is crucial to innovation and economic growth. How can investors ensure entrepreneurs have enough capital?

Do early-stage startups like SAFE notes?

What is a SAFE Note and Does It Benefit Founders and Investors Alike?

September 10, 2020
/ Investors
/ By David M. Freedman

Tags: Angel Investing, Crowdfunding/CrowdFinancing, Financial Literacy, Investors, JOBS Act,

What is a SAFE note, and why do startups and investors prefer them over convertible debt and other offered securities today?

The Basics of Convertible Debt Offerings Under Title III

August 14, 2020
/ Investors
/ By David M. Freedman

Tags: Angel Investing, Crowdfunding/CrowdFinancing, Personal Finance/Investing, Valuation,

Title III convertible debt offerings allow for not-yet-profitable startups to secure funding without valuation disagreements. But what about the investors?

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Portals & Broker-Dealers: Comparing Types of Investment Intermediaries in Crowdfunding

June 25, 2020
/ Investors
/ By David M. Freedman

Tags: Accredited Investors, Crowdfunding/CrowdFinancing, Due Diligence, Fraud,

Two investment intermediaries in equity crowdfunding, portals and broker-dealers, require different levels of due diligence. Which is right for you?

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Fundamentals of Corporate Structures and Their Effects on 4 Types of Equity Offerings

June 11, 2020
/ Investors
/ By David M. Freedman

Tags: Accounting-Auditing-Taxation, Crowdfunding/CrowdFinancing, Personal Finance/Investing, Private Equity, Raising Capital, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

Four types of equity offerings issued by LLCs & corporations have benefits & drawbacks for investors. Learn about stock, LLC units and convertible debt.

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Crowdfunding Syndicated Loans: An Alternative for Real Estate Debt Investors

May 8, 2020
/ Investors
/ By Charles Clinton

Tags: Alternative Finance, Crowdfunding/CrowdFinancing, Investors, Personal Finance/Investing, Real Estate Investing,

Investing in real estate debt requires market expertise. Investing in a syndicated loan through a crowdfunding platform offers diverse lender expertise.

Why Business Crowdfunding is About Brand, Not Product

Tags: Business Planning, Crowdfunding/CrowdFinancing, Raising Capital, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

A crowdfunding campaign promises a product, but business crowdfunding or crowd finance promises investors a trusted brand and ROI.

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