Ulule-KissKissBankBank: the more crowdfunders the merrier
The acquisition of KissKissBankBank by Ulule comes as no surprise. The French leader in crowdfunding, symbolised by an owl, has…
Armin Schwienbacher
Professor of Finance, FAIRR Research Centre, SKEMA Business School - University Côte d'Azur, France
Are secondary markets the missing link in equity crowdfunding for startups?
While the prevalence of equity crowdfunding has increased, investors have had very few opportunities to exit such investments. Thus, several…
Does Fintech improve access to finance?
Many claims are made for fintech as a potentially disruptive force – but does it really help firms raise funds and provide new opportunities for investors?
Testing-the-Waters to Improve Startup Financing
Since fundraising is time-consuming and entails costs, entrepreneurs may want to “test the water” by soliciting investors’ interest before going through the lengthy process to formally convincing a larger number of investors.
How narcissism prevents successful crowdfunding campaigns
The entrepreneur’s character and talent are an important factor for startup investors. But how does this play out in the…
