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Crowdfunding Resources You Might Have Missed

"This week, we share some of the top stories on crowdfunding. How will equity crowdfunding change the investment landscape?"

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  • Date: 15th April 2014
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Crowdfunding Resources You Might Have Missed

This week, we share some of the top stories on crowdfunding. How will equity crowdfunding change the investment landscape? What does the Facebook Oculus deal mean for the future of crowdfunding? And what should entrepreneurs do after their crowdfunding campaign ends?

Crowdfunding sites are letting you get something new: slice of profits
Facebook’s $2.3 billion deal for Oculus VR left the 9,522 backers of the startup’s online fund-raising campaign with T-shirts and trial products. Initially, Oculus raised cash on Kickstarter, a service that rewards donors with test versions of its wares and other token compensation. But newer crowdfunding sites are giving investors the chance to earn something else: money. Read more

What To Do After Your Crowdfunding Campaign Ends
There’s no doubt that crowdfunding has created new opportunities for startups that could never have been possible otherwise. From start to finish, it’s a great vehicle that makes innovation possible and allows you to build a sustainable business. To get there, you’ll have to carefully navigate the post-campaign phase to strategically position yourself for long-term success. Read more

The Oculus-Facebook Buyout: The Best Ad For Equity Crowdfunding Ever
The Oculus deal shows why equity crowdfunding will be a great thing that could revitalize the American economy. Small businesses and entrepreneurs will be able to raise money, start and grow businesses, and create jobs. And, someday some of those businesses will be bought out for billions, and then equity crowdfunding investors will reap the rewards. Read more