Sep 13, 2018
Katipult, an industry leading fintech company, has been shortlisted for “Best Tailored Crowdfunding Solution” by the Capital Finance International (CFI) readers and judges.
Sep 11, 2018
Crowdfunding platforms in the US are providing entrepreneurs and innovative companies with a new way of raising capital, though the number of companies that take advantage of it is still relatively small. The main reason is the legislation process and different regulations surrounding the crowdfunding platform registration.
This webinar will provide you with actionable tips on registering your crowdfunding platform in the US, and navigating Title III and FINRA.
Aug 22, 2018
[Updated in August 2018] With global transaction value set to go above US$9bn in 2018 according to Statista, the huge growth in the popularity of crowdfunding seems unlikely to end. A predicted 29% CAGR will see the industry hit US$25bn by 2022.
Aug 20, 2018
After debuting in 2017 with a nomination for Technology Innovator Award, in 2018, Katipult has been nominated in four different categories.
Aug 15, 2018
One of the biggest challenges firms are facing when raising capital with accredited investors is determining their investor status quickly, reliably, and confidentially.
Recent federal laws require companies raising money through private placement capital raises where they generally solicit to verify that their investors are “accredited investors”. A simple questionnaire isn’t enough – companies must take further “reasonable steps” to prove their investors are “accredited investors” with potentially serious consequences for failing to do so.
This is why we joined forces with Jor Law, a co-founder of VerifyInvestor.com and Principal at Homeier Law PC and one of the leading authorities on the topic of investor verification, to discuss:
Jul 25, 2018
Crowdfunding has proven to be a great way to fund businesses looking to get off the ground, and assist established investment firms to diversify their sources of capital. Not only does crowdfunding bring in new investors, but it also helps to spread brand awareness and stimulate discussions.
Capital raising has been a painstaking exercise associated with lots of regulatory hurdles and barriers. It has, therefore, become apparent that the traditional financing methods are simply not suitable for fast growing modern businesses.
Fortunately, starting a crowdfunding platform can help to overcome some of the many problems associated with traditional capital raises and investor management.
If you are still unsure of what crowdfunding type is right for your business, you can check our article discussing different types of crowdfunding.
Here we will discuss some of the benefits of starting your own crowdfunding platform and why this solution may be right for your business.
Jul 3, 2018
Crowdfunding has been a topic of interest for quite some time now as it has allowed thousands of small businesses and individuals to gather the capital they need to fund their growth, idea or product/service development. That being said, the landscape of crowdfunding is quickly changing. New crowdfunding platforms are entering the market to fulfil the demands of various niche and industry-specific groups.
With ample opportunity to create the next great crowdfunding software, there remains one question: how do you get in the game now before it’s too late? And what are the steps to build, scale and start your own crowdfunding platform?
Jun 21, 2018
We are pleased to announce we’ve achieved a major milestone (while adhering to our previously announced timeline of 2Q18) to introduce a blockchain-based secondary market product, which includes capabilities such as issuer buybacks, bulletin boards and auction-based price discovery. Katipult customers will be able to offer tradable securities, introduce smart contracts, and automate clearing and settlement for transactions at a much faster rate, while ensuring both the security of payments and regulatory requirements.
Jun 7, 2018
Crowdfunding, or crowdinvesting, is an effective alternative method for connecting investors with opportunities to invest in specific products, campaigns, and even entire businesses. By creating your own investment management platform, you can: disrupt and reshape your industry, provide a highly valuable service, and help turn business ideas, dream projects, and new products into reality.
However, before you can start your own crowdfunding platform, you need to decide which type of crowdfunding is appropriate for your industry. Your decision will depend upon the business models and personal preferences of the industry you serve, as well as the capabilities of your investment crowdfunding software.
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