Crowdfunding Industry Overview

Market Overview: High Demand and Activity . Slide | 28 Events and conferences are springing up across the globe Increase in the number of start-ups (i.e., Maker Faire movement) SMEs are seeking education to learn best practices for launching a successful crowdfunding campaign Licensed Dealer-Brokers are partnering with Crowdfunding platforms in the U.S. and new portal registration category created like AngelList Online investment communities are forming syndicates The largest and most successful portals are aggressively targeting to expand globally including to Canadian markets VC funds are investing in equity crowdfunding portals, such as Union Square Ventures led $7.5m in Circle Up Title II of the JOBS Act commenced on Sep 24, 2013 allowing private companies to advertise and solicit to the general public for investments provided that ultimately only accredited investors invest Employment and Social Development Canada NCFA Michal Chowdurcing Association Canara

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