Covid-19 introduced many challenges during 2020, not the least of which a drastic downturn in economic activity that has all but dried up most fundraising channels. However, out of this environment that is in shock, crowdfunding emerged as a successful alternative. Unlike its conventional counterparts, crowdfunding provides key advantages such as faster access to capital,...
Each country has its own definition when it comes to an accredited investor, but in the main governments attempt to shield small-time, everyday investors from the risks of investing in a startup. So, non-accredited individual investors can invest in a limited selection of investment opportunities, along with restrictions on how much can be invested. On...
Real estate crowdfunding is a growing sector, as it addresses a true market need and unlocks unique value for investors. Investing in real estate has always been a popular way to build wealth. It has two key benefits: invest in real estate and you gain a passive income, while you also benefit from an appreciating...
Equipped with several registered patents, backed by professional investors such as the MIT Angels, and led by an award-winning innovator with a successful exit, YouSolar is on a mission to democratize power supply and make solar energy a universal, efficient, and plug-and-play option that can run on or off the grid. This interview was first...
Investing in early-stage startups used to be only for the very rich and well connected. All that has changed after the JOBS Act, which caused the US SEC to ease its regulations on startup investing. Many exciting, innovative startups now accept investments from anyone. You don’t have to risk a big amount of money –...
...if it's just about the money then we're kind of missing out on something.
Jonny Price
Startups get a 13.3% discount on success fees on Wefunder by using this link: 13.3% discount for startups upon joining Wefunder We had a great time hosting Jonny Price, Director of Fundraising from Wefunder. We asked him to tell us a bit about his personal journey in the equity crowdfunding, about Wefunder’s special appeal to...
Zephyr Aerospace is a startup on a mission to change the experience of long-distance flights. It is featured on “Meet the Drapers” and has attracted public attention by addressing an issue many can relate to. We spoke to founder and CEO Jeffery O’Neill. Interview Date: 4th June 2020 “I was traveling a lot after my...
AirSelfie created a pocket-sized aerial camera that takes high definition photos and videos, hands-free. They are led by an experienced and accomplished team, address a huge market, and have been growing their sales. Interview Date: 27th May 2020 We spoke to Greg Appelhof, AirSelfie’s CEO. He has been leading companies in the consumer retail space for decades,...
It's really about minimalism
Pranav Sachdev
Interview Date: 25th May 2020 We invited Pranav Sachdev, to tell us about his journey as the founder of Glyph, a startup in retail space with an unusual credo – minimalism. You can hear it on our podcast: Here are some of the highlights of our conversation: You built a startup around a minimalist approach...
