Crowdfunding: A Guide to Raising Capital on the Internet

by Steven Dresner

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 of Dealflow.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. Crowdfunding affords-start ups and other smaller businesses better access to capital via the Internet/social media. It also allows an investor of any size to back a business of their choosing. This new book will show you what this process entails and how it can benefit everyone involved.

272 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2013

Reviews

[Tim · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent introduction on how to raise capital on the Internet. This book is approachable and informative. Dresner exemplifies a murky financial industry with some of the leading thought leaders in the crowdfunding world. I highly recommend this book to entrepreneurs who want to have a basic understanding of how crowdfunding works.