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Debt crowdfunding for small businesses 
By Darya Zarya
Debt crowdfunding for small businesses 

Over the past decade, crowdfunding has risen to one of the top funding sources for entrepreneurs looking to launch a business or scale. There are undeniable reasons for it.  Debt-based crowdfunding platforms offer far better loan conditions for business owners or business-owners-to-be: lower interest rates, quicker approval time, and a more straightforward application process.  With […]

Crowdfunding Business
5 min read
6 best UK crowdfunding platforms
By Darya Zarya
6 best UK crowdfunding platforms

The UK represents the third largest crowdfunding market after the US and China, per P2P Market Data.  The UK’s alternative finance market is indeed a dynamic one.  The numbers speak for themselves: the market size has grown from 4.9 billion USD in 2015 to 12.6 billion USD in 2020.  As you may see, crowdfunding in […]

Crowdfunding Business
6 min read
Private vs Public Crowdfunding: the US and EU Markets
By Darya Zarya
Private vs Public Crowdfunding: the US and EU Markets

An increasing number of start-ups and established companies use crowdfunding to raise money for launching or scaling their business.  If you’re building a crowdfunding platform, it’s important to understand the target audience and whom you can rely on to finance more deals: raising funds from “the public”, also known as retail investors or addressing the […]

Crowdfunding Business
4 min read
IPO vs Equity Crowdfunding
By Darya Zarya
IPO vs Equity Crowdfunding

IPO is frequently compared to equity crowdfunding, and some people even mistake one for another. Even though both processes are indeed connected with raising capital, they are different.  In this article we are going to explore both.  In an IPO, the shares of a private company go public. An IPO can serve to raise equity […]

Crowdfunding Business
5 min read
How to automate your crowdfunding platform
By Darya Zarya
How to automate your crowdfunding platform

According to the statistics, the global investment market will grow by 10% and reach $390M by 2023 and automation is the first reason for the growth. In this article, we are going to talk about the best way to automate your crowdfunding business.

Crowdfunding Business
6 min read
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