[ad_1] It’s all about the money. When it comes to getting a new product off the ground, raising money for a cause, exploring growth opportunities for your small business and building your brand, crowdfunding offers a nontraditional way to reach non-conventional investors. Crowdfunding reaches a larger and more diversified pool of …

[ad_1] Entrepreneurs seeking funding for their startups now have another place to go: Indiegogo. “Wait,” you may say, “can’t I already use the crowdfunding platform to raise money for my dream product?” That’s right, but today Indiegogo launched an equity crowdfunding service, which utilizes new government rules that took effect …

[ad_1] Donald Trump will soon be inaugurated as the country’s 45th president and will potentially impact the burgeoning crowdfunding industry in a “yuge” way. Before I share my thoughts as one of the country’s top crowdfunding attorneys, let me tell you what five industry leaders believe the Trump presidency will …

[ad_1] Let’s be honest, fundraising is a major chapter in every startup’s success story. It’s one of the most exciting, terrifying, and rewarding parts of starting a company. Having a stranger write you a check for six or seven figures not only validates your idea, but it validates yourself as …

[ad_1] Hiral Sanghavi has killed it with crowdfunding. He’s raised more than $11.5 million for a travel jacket that has all sorts of nifty features including an inflatable neck pillow and a koozie drink pocket. Through his blockbuster campaign, which ran on both Kickstarter and Indiegogo, Sanghavi sold 65,000 jackets …

[ad_1] With the popularization of crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, having a successful campaign is within any entrepreneur’s reach. Running a campaign will make you realize the power of the crowd and can get your company started on the right foot. Related:  7 Secrets From the Man Who Turned a Kickstarter Flop …

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[ad_1] In traditional reward-based crowdfunding, specific product categories perform exceptionally well across a swell of campaigns. We believe these same concepts will continue their upward arcs and shape crowdfunding well into 2017. 1. Affordable electric transportation for urban commuters. One of the most exciting trends is the influx of electric-transportation vehicles …

[ad_1] With the adoption last year of the Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) exemptions by the Securities and Exchange Commissionprivate companies can now raise capital from all 230 million American adults. Until now, businesses have been restricted to fundraising from only 8.5 million accredited investors — anyone who makes $200K a year individually …

[ad_1] If you thought that the internet of things was a passing phase, think again: the CEO of Indiegogo said he believes it will be this year’s hottest category on the crowdfunding platform. “From what we’re starting to see, not to be too cliche, is this internet of things taking …