We’ve discussed previously on this blog how fewer than 1% of founders who seek venture capital financing actually get it during a startup’s earliest stages. The vast majority of founders instead look to their friends and family to secure initial funding. Investors from a founder’s inner circle bring a unique added value to the table, […]
Wondering why your new campaign ROAS have plummeted? Whether you’re a full-scale agency or simply running ads for your small business, recent Facebook changes will likely have affected your marketing efforts. Here, we take a deep dive into exactly what’s going on—and what it means for your business. iOS 14 Allowing Data Opt-Out It all […]
Something worth celebrating is happening in the world of finance. Equity crowdfunding is leveling the playing field for founders seeking funding, and as a result, women entrepreneurs are thriving in this space. This benefits everyone, but we still have a long way to go to fully empower female entrepreneurship. Challenges and Opportunities Facing Female FoundersIt’s […]
Raising money for your venture requires a strong pitch and a clear and compelling pitch deck, whether you’re securing funds through friends and family, VCs, or equity crowdfunding. This is true even if you’re an experienced entrepreneur with traction in your company. Recently, we covered some basics of equity crowdfunding (and how to know if […]
Equity crowdfunding is expected to overtake venture capital as the largest source of startup funding by 2020 ($36 billion). For founders, this shift is monumental—translating to more diverse, accessible capital. But it also means that companies are gaining unprecedented numbers of shareholders, and many founders worry about the ramifications of dilution on this scale. Here’s […]
What do you get when you combine an innovative rentals platform with a top-notch team and a modest crowdfunding goal? A $1 million raise in less than one week. Here’s how the Rentberry team got there: Setting the Stage for Success As with most successful campaigns, Rentberry began their crowdfunding journey primed for success by […]
Equity crowdfunding is like taking a step into the great unknown. It’s new, it’s exciting, and it’s never been done before at the kind of scale that regulation guideline changes have recently unlocked. For founders, this begs one big question: Can it be profitable? As one EdTech company recently proved, the answer is a resounding […]