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Civic Crowdfunding is used and trusted by UK local authorities

Civic crowdfunding focuses on projects or ideas that benefit the community or society at large!

Nakul Garg

January 3, 2023

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Secondary Markets for Startup Equity Acquired Through Crowdfunding

Secondary Markets for Startup Equity Acquired Through Crowdfunding - Looking at the startup market today

Nakul Garg

December 13, 2022

edtech

Gamifying Crowdfunding Campaigns

Gamification is revolutionising marketing & edtech. Could it help improve crowdfunding as well? Gamification is a simple process with a lot of potential benefits. However, if it is not utilised well, there can be drawbacks to it too.

Nakul Garg

January 12, 2023

Investment

Pros and Cons of Crowdfunding for Investors in Private Companies

Our latest article explains the benefits of buying shares in privately-owned companies through equity crowdfunding, such as the low entry barriers. It also covers ways for investors to mitigate the effects of any limitations.

Nakul Garg

January 31, 2023

Investment

Winter is coming?: Examining the possibility of a long-term decline in funding

With talks of a “funding winter,” startups feel uncertain about their status quo. Is there any weight to such talks, or is it a small phase that is being hyped up?

Nakul Garg

December 15, 2022

United Kingdom

Civic Crowdfunding is used and trusted by UK local authorities

Civic crowdfunding focuses on projects or ideas that benefit the community or society at large!

Nakul Garg

January 3, 2023

Start-ups

Notable startups on Shark Tank India-2 and what to learn from them

Shark Tank is back with a bang in India. The buzz this show has created is amazing. Here are some notable startups to watch out for.

Nakul Garg

January 25, 2023

Investment

Down rounds: Addressing the elephant in the room

A down round is when investors purchase a stake in the startup at a lesser value than the previous round of funding.

Nakul Garg

December 9, 2022

India

The rise of Crowdfunding

As the world progresses toward becoming more egalitarian and inclusive, crowdfunding is emerging as the way forward to democratizing funding.

Nakul Garg

January 5, 2023

Risk Warning

To help you understand the risks involved when investing in unlisted businesses, by either subscribing to shares, bonds or other equity instruments please read the following risk summary. Please be aware, before investing and diversifying your investments, you are strongly advised to seek independent financial, legal and tax advice. CrowdInvest does not provide investment advice or recommendations; you are responsible for your decision to make an investment in any opportunity presented to you on the CrowInvest platform. Only an independent financial, legal or tax advisor employed by you will be able to advise you on whether the opportunities presented on the CrowdInvest platform are suitable for your needs in view of your personal circumstances.

Diversification to help manage Risk

Diversification involves spreading your money across different types of investments with different risks to reduce your overall risk. However, it will not lessen all types of risk. Diversification is an essential part of investing. Investors should only invest a proportion of their available investment funds via CrowdInvest and should balance this with safer, more liquid investments. Only an independent financial advisor can advise you on diversification, this information is being provided to you as a guide only and should not be taken as investment advice.

Return Risks

Investing in shares (also known as equity) does not involve a regular return on your investment, unlike other instruments (bonds) which may offer interest paid regularly. Investing in equity can be rewarding when the instruments perform well, however, you should be aware that you could lose some, part or all of your original capital invested. Investing in early-stage businesses is high risk as not all will succeed, some may fail and some may not meet performance expectations at all, or in the time frame envisaged.