Before embarking in an equity crowdfunding campaign, you should consider having a well-refined brand. The reasons are multiple but they could be summarised in being very clear in what you do and what you stand for in a way that resonates with your audience. Brand development is a complex process
Combining equity crowdfunding with other types of finance
In the past, I have covered when not to do a crowdfunding campaign and also alternative funding sources to crowdfunding. Today, we'll put two and two together: what alternative sources of funding can you use to make the most of your equity crowdfunding campaign? Reasons for combining equity
A typical timeline for a rewards-based crowdfunding campaign.
Today, we'll be taking a look to a typical timeline for a rewards-based crowdfunding campaign. Recently, I discussed a typical timeline for an equity crowdfunding campaign, so have a look at that article if you're interested on that crowdfunding modality. tl;dr it takes 4 to 7 months, from
Definition of equity crowdfunding
After writing quite a few articles on the topic, I realised I've never given a definition of equity crowdfunding! I have even written about alternatives to it! Well, I did give a brief definition in the article Crowdfunding: benefits, history and types, but I thought this deserved a full length blog
Equity crowdfunding podcast: my interview
Ever wanted to listen to a podcast on equity crowdfunding? I was interviewed in the Innovative Leaders Podcast, a show I also co-host. We discussed quite a lot about crowdfunding and, in particular, equity crowdfunding. You can listen to the episode on your favourite podcatcher by searching
A typical timeline for an equity crowdfunding campaign.
You might be wondering how long is a typical timeline for an equity crowdfunding campaign. Let's take a detailed look at it! tl;dr it takes 6 to 8 months, from starting to plan an equity crowdfunding campaign to having the money in the bank. Let's break it down To understand how long your
Crowdfunding and other types of finance
I am quite biased towards crowdfunding. It's a fact. I love it! But it's not always the best solution to fund an idea, project or company, as we discussed in the post When not to do a crowdfunding campaign. In this article, we'll look at other types of finance that you should definitely explore
When not to do a crowdfunding campaign
In this flash post, we'll discuss the points that might make you reconsider your idea of launching your crowdfunding campaign. We'll also offer some ways to mitigate those weaknesses. If you can't overcome the weaknesses, perhaps it's time to look for alternative sources of finance. We'll discuss
Video for equity crowdfunding: 11 tips
In this flash blog post, I'll cover a few tips on how to put together an effective video for equity crowdfunding. In future posts, I will develop some of the ideas. So here's what you should consider for your video: You can't go live without a video. None of the main platforms will let
Equity crowdfunding: is my company ready?
Getting under the skin of your investors You might be wondering if your company is ready for an equity crowdfunding campaign. The best way to find out is by asking potential investors for feedback. But before you do that, you should do your homework, so you present the best possible picture of your
Equity crowdfunding: winning the minds and hearts of investors
Your investors: a big and diverse bunch... how to win their minds and hearts? In order to run a successful equity crowdfunding campaign, you'll need to convince quite a few investors. On the platform Crowdcube, the average was 333 investors per campaign in 2017. These investors will range from
7 steps to prepare your equity crowdfunding campaign
In this article, I will discuss seven essential steps to prepare your equity crowdfunding campaign. In my experience, the most crucial stage of a crowdfunding campaign is the pre-campaign. During this time, you should lay out a very slick plan. The campaign will only run for a short period, and
Patreon vs. Drip – who’ll win the creators heart?
Patreon vs. Drip... but what are they? Patreon and Drip are crowdfunding platforms that allow creators to monetise their regular content that they publish. Examples of this content would be YouTube videos, podcasts, music, blog posts, video games and even interactive explanations. Followers
Crowdfunding board games: how to run a successful campaign
Crowdfunding board games (or Tabletop games as they call them on the other side of the pond) has been in the last few years one of the most popular routes to bring them to market. And it's no secret that I love board games. As I have commented previously, I have run two rewards-based crowdfunding
10 things to consider for your community crowdfunding project
In a recent post, I wrote about what I'd learned running my first crowdfunding campaign. Well, I've since run another one and, as you might imagine, have learned much more. This time, it was all about community crowdfunding. A bit of background To give you a bit of background, in November 2017 we
Equity crowdfunding: why and how to run a pan-European campaign
While I was doing my research about equity crowdfunding, I couldn't help but notice a clear trend: of more and more companies from Southern Europe were raising money in the pan-European platforms of Crowdcube and Seedrs. So I asked both platforms about this and they very kindly met me over Skype to
Rewards-based crowdfunding
Following my previous post in which we discussed the definition, history and types of crowdfunding, let's dig a bit deeper into perhaps the most common variant: the rewards-based crowdfunding. Rewards-based crowdfunding: definition Rewards-based crowdfunding offers a product or service in
Crowdfunding: benefits, history and types
In our previous post, we were discussing how crowdfunding is a type of crowdsourcing. Today we'll dive into the crowdfunding definition, history, types and when to use each type of crowdfunding. So, without further ado: crowdfunding is the financing of projects or ventures by raising relatively
Crowdfunding unicorns: they’re here and we’ll see more of them
Today we'll take a look at the first crowdfunding unicorns. Not the mythical creatures, though. I'm referring to privately held companies that have reached a valuation of over $1 billion. The term was originally coined by the venture capital investor Aileen Lee, and her reason was that they were
Crowdsourcing and crowdfunding
There is a relative lack of awareness of the concept of crowdfunding. In the series of posts we start today, we'll dive into the basics of crowdfunding. It's very difficult to explain the concept of crowdfunding without first defining what is crowdsourcing. So let's start from there. In this
10 things I learned about crowdfunding (by running a successful campaign)
When I decided to go freelance, I had clear in my mind that I would look for interesting projects to work on. That's why I became a trustee of the amazing local charity Loveworks and also went on my knees to convince my mate Morgan to let me be a part of the new local brewing venture Crumbs