Crowdfunding
정의
Crowdfunding raises money from many small contributors online, in reward-based (pre-orders), equity-based (shares), or debt-based forms.
투자유치 시 활용 방법
Consumer hardware startups use reward crowdfunding to validate demand and finance production; equity crowdfunding lets retail investors buy actual shares under regulated caps.
자주 묻는 질문
Does crowdfunding hurt future VC rounds?
Reward campaigns are usually neutral or positive (demand proof); messy equity crowdfunding cap tables can add friction, so use platforms that pool investors into one entity.
How much can startups raise via equity crowdfunding?
US Regulation Crowdfunding allows up to $5M in a 12-month period, with tiered disclosure requirements.