In a financial landscape where traditional funding sources may be inaccessible, crowdfunding emerges as a viable alternative, offering unique opportunities and challenges. This course provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the world of crowdfunding, a critical tool for businesses seeking alternative financing solutions. It starts by laying the foundation of crowdfunding, detailing its types and the specific situations where it proves most beneficial. Participants will gain insights into the inherent risks of crowdfunding and learn how to mitigate them effectively. The course also delves into the specifics of Regulation Crowdfunding, which governs the sale of shares via crowdfunding platforms, ensuring businesses comply with legal requirements. Additionally, the course explores various alternatives to crowdfunding that might better suit an organization's financial needs and strategies to accurately determine a stock price for share sales. By the end of this course, participants will be well-equipped to assess whether crowdfunding is the right choice for their funding needs and how to successfully launch and manage a crowdfunding campaign.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Chapter 1
Describe the building blocks of crowdfunding; and
Specify the advantages of crowdfunding and the situations in which it is most applicable; and
Cite the risks taken on by an investor in a crowdfunding campaign; and
Describe the process used to run a crowdfunding campaign.
Chapter 2
Recognize the situations in which the Regulation Crowdfunding can be used; and
Recognize the different types of forms that must be filed as part of a Regulation Crowdfunding campaign.
Chapter 3
Describe the different types of rights that may be given to investors; and
Specify the characteristics of a Rule 504 exemption.
Chapter 4
Recognize the approaches that can be used to arrive at a valuation for a business, and when these valuations may be incorrect.
Major Topics
Crowdfunding Overview
Regulating Crowdfunding
Regulation D and Regulation A+
Stock Valuaiton