The equity crowd funding platforms are where the donators or investors will give funding in exchange for a share in the company. If the business does well then so does the shareholder, of course this means that if the business fails the shareholder loses all of their investment. This type of crowd funding is often popular with experienced investors who make a point of researching the market and business, making educated investments on sound projects.
Here are several of the equity crowd funding platforms available in the United Kingdom.
Crowdcube
https://www.crowdcube.com/
One of the bigger better known UK platforms.
Seedrs
https://www.seedrs.com/
Seedrs had recently partnered with Amazon, placing Seedrs clients’ products on the Amazon website for better exposure.
Syndicate Room
https://www.syndicateroom.com/
This platform will only take on accounts that already have angel investors which proves its potential to other funders.
Bank to the future
https://bnktothefuture.com
Specializing in financial technology startups and products.
Angelsden
http://www.angelsden.com/
Their unique system has led to an incredible 90% success rate for all funded businesses.
Crowdbnk
https://www.crowdbnk.com/
This platform has an intensive and rigorous testing process for any prospective startup.
Gambitious
http://www.gambitious.com/
The only crowd funding platform dedicated to the fostering and sponsorship of video game development.
Ethex
https://www.ethex.org.uk
Focusing on project that b=create well-being and foster community enterprises.
Crowdmission
http://www.crowdmission.com/
This platform deals specifically with projects that benefit the environment and social causes.
Microgenius
http://www.microgenius.org.uk/
Founded in 2011 and one of the first equity share platforms in the UK
How to choose one of the equity crowd funding platforms
All equity crowd funding platforms will have differences that could affect your project or investment in different ways. Be sure to carefully read the deals and conditions of your “short list” choices. You may find it beneficial to use a platform that specializes in the area you are wishing to develop your project or to use a general purpose all inclusive platform. Either way, by doing your research and planning carefully you could be on your way with that equity crowd funding platform.
Reference
What is equity crowdfunding?
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