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Ben Tossell
@bentossell · Community Lead, Product Hunt
Seems like a similar model to Republic
Definitely makes sense for Crowdfunding platforms to follow this path
From the announcement:
Unlike rewards-based crowdfunding, with equity crowdfunding, individuals receive company shares, not just perks, in exchange for their equity investment. Not only can businesses gain the crucial help they need from a broader p… See more
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Ryan Hoover
@rrhoover · Founder, Product Hunt
This is a logical extension of Indiegogo but I’m still unsure if “normal” people want to invest in startups. People back crowdfunded products because they want to support a cause/creator or buy the product being sold. There’s certainly an opportunity in equity crowdfunding — as evidenced by the numerous platforms emerging in this space — but it will take t… See more
Pierre-Marie Galite
@tsunaze · entrepreneur, mobile developer/advisor
Investing in what you love. This is a win-win situation.
Taylor Edmiston
@kicksopenminds · Founder & CEO, Edmiston Software LLC
Anyone else out there believe "normal people" should not invest in startups?
The requirements for being an accredited investor are not that outlandish, and they help protect people which might not understand the extremely highly risk they're undertaking...
