management<\/a><\/strong> is less stressful
\u25cf exposure to social media and PR
\u25cf feedback on your idea<\/p>\n\n\n\nRisks in Equity crowdfunding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Main risks include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Higher failure probability
\u25cf Lack of liquidity
\u25cf Dilution of equity
\u25cf Possibility of fraud<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Process of Equity Crowdfunding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Below is the process of equity crowdfunding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf A company approaches a crowdfunding platform
\u25cf Platform approves business
\u25cf Crowdfunds to the company
\u25cf The platform deducts their fees and transfers funds to the business
\u25cf Crowd gets a proportionate share in the company<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Equity crowdfunding is a way to raise funds for start-ups or new companies. Investors get shares in the company in exchange for their contributions. The percentage varies in each company, but it can be good option to raise capital rapidly. Equity crowdfunding is also called investment crowdfunding or crowd-investing. Benefits of Equity Crowdfunding for businesses The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[74],"class_list":["post-704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-equity-crowdfunding"],"yoast_head":"\n
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