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A groundbreaking book on the growing trend of crowdfunding

Crowdfunding has gained considerable traction over the last few years. By combining the Internet/social media with equity-based financing, it is poised to usher in a new asset class that will change how early stage and small business financing transactions are consummated. Author Steven Dresner, Founder and CEO ofDealflow.com, understands the nuances of how crowdfunding can help companies gain much needed access to capital, and now he shares those insights with you.

Engaging and informative, this book will serve the needs of a global audience comprising entrepreneurs, financiers, and other professionals. It skillfully addresses the market dynamics that are catapulting crowdfunding into the mainstream and explores essential issues ranging from planning an online campaign, post-transaction management, and business planning to securities law and tax issues.

  • Puts the business of crowdfunding in perspe

    Table of Contents

    Acknowledgments ix

    Introduction xi

    Part I. The Business of Crowdfunding 1

    Chapter 1 Crowdfunding: A Historical Perspective 3
    Jason Best and Sherwood Neiss

    Chapter 2 Understanding the “Crowd” 15
    Karen Kerrigan

    Chapter 3 A Statistical View of Crowdfunding 31
    Carl Esposti

    Chapter 4 Current Market Dynamics 47
    Andrew Dix and Charles Luzar

    Part II. Preparing for your Crowdfunding campaign 81

    Chapter 5 Business Planning in Preparation for a Crowdfunding Campaign 83
    David Feldman

    Chapter 6 Protecting Your Intellectual Property 97
    Michael J. Allan and Tremayne M. Norris

    Chapter 7 Understanding Your Investor Options 111
    Reginald Chambers

    Chapter 8 Communicating with Your Investors or “Backers” 127
    Joy Schoffler

    Chapter 9 Alternatives to Crowdfunding 145
    David R. Burton

    Part III. Understanding the Framework of Rules and Regulations 163

    Chapter 10 The Legal Aspects of Crowdfunding and U.S. Law 165
    Joan MacLeod Heminway

    Chapter 11 Crowdfunding Laws Based on Global Jurisdiction 199
    Jeff Lynn and Kristof De Buysere

    Chapter 12 Living with the New Reg D and Its Impact on Pitch Events and Demo Days 213
    Kiran Lingam, Trent Dykes, and Megan Muir

    Afterword 227

    About the Author 233

    About the Contributors 235

    Author’s Disclaimer 241

    Index 243

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 15 April 2014
      ISBN-13 9781118492970
      978-1118492970
      ISBN-10 1118492978
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A groundbreaking book on the growing trend of crowdfunding

      Crowdfunding has gained considerable traction over the last few years. By combining the Internet/social media with equity-based financing, it is poised to usher in a new asset class that will change how early stage and small business financing transactions are consummated. Author Steven Dresner, Founder and CEO ofDealflow.com, understands the nuances of how crowdfunding can help companies gain much needed access to capital, and now he shares those insights with you.

      Engaging and informative, this book will serve the needs of a global audience comprising entrepreneurs, financiers, and other professionals. It skillfully addresses the market dynamics that are catapulting crowdfunding into the mainstream and explores essential issues ranging from planning an online campaign, post-transaction management, and business planning to securities law and tax issues.

      • Puts the business of crowdfunding in perspe

        Table of Contents

        Acknowledgments ix

        Introduction xi

        Part I. The Business of Crowdfunding 1

        Chapter 1 Crowdfunding: A Historical Perspective 3
        Jason Best and Sherwood Neiss

        Chapter 2 Understanding the “Crowd” 15
        Karen Kerrigan

        Chapter 3 A Statistical View of Crowdfunding 31
        Carl Esposti

        Chapter 4 Current Market Dynamics 47
        Andrew Dix and Charles Luzar

        Part II. Preparing for your Crowdfunding campaign 81

        Chapter 5 Business Planning in Preparation for a Crowdfunding Campaign 83
        David Feldman

        Chapter 6 Protecting Your Intellectual Property 97
        Michael J. Allan and Tremayne M. Norris

        Chapter 7 Understanding Your Investor Options 111
        Reginald Chambers

        Chapter 8 Communicating with Your Investors or “Backers” 127
        Joy Schoffler

        Chapter 9 Alternatives to Crowdfunding 145
        David R. Burton

        Part III. Understanding the Framework of Rules and Regulations 163

        Chapter 10 The Legal Aspects of Crowdfunding and U.S. Law 165
        Joan MacLeod Heminway

        Chapter 11 Crowdfunding Laws Based on Global Jurisdiction 199
        Jeff Lynn and Kristof De Buysere

        Chapter 12 Living with the New Reg D and Its Impact on Pitch Events and Demo Days 213
        Kiran Lingam, Trent Dykes, and Megan Muir

        Afterword 227

        About the Author 233

        About the Contributors 235

        Author’s Disclaimer 241

        Index 243

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