A Brief History of Equity Crowdfunding + Thoughts on Wefunder

Is investing on crowdfunding sites like Wefunder and Republic worth it? How did this type of investment even come to be? In this video we look at the history behind equity crowdfunding and the potential pitfalls to avoid. I'll also share the four startups I've personally backed on these platforms.

Why the accredited vs non-accredited investor designation exits
How the JOBS Act enabled equity crowdfunding
Why top startups rarely use equity crowdfunding
The future of community-based fundraising

0:00 Introduction
1:15 History of investment regulations
3:24 The JOBS Act & birth of equity crowdfunding
5:01 All hype or here to stay?
7:46 The future of equity crowdfunding
10:49 Personal Investment Examples

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