Crowd Investments Limited is an appointed representative of Prospect Capital Ltd. (Reference number: 722766) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK. Crowd Investments Limited is a cross-border startup investment platform, promoted and seed funded by Red Ribbon Asset Management Plc, which is a Mainstream Impact Investment Company, following the principles of the ‘Triple P Bottomline’ arising from Planet, People and Profit. Crowd Investments Limited, is registered in England & Wales company number: 09326120.
Crowdinvest connects Investors with entrepreneurs who are willing to fund scalable projects across a broad spectrum of industries and industry experts who can help businesses from inception to market-ready and beyond. We provide fundraising services to startups who are desirous of making the Global leap. All the screened business plans are then listed on our crowdfunding platform after which we market the project through our website to raise investments. Hyperledger is used to ensure speed, safety, accountability and transparency in processes like KYC, AML compliance, Cap table maintenance and Escrow. We also offer a secondary market service for investors looking to make timely exits.
What is crowdfunding & how does it work?
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Crowdfunding is the process of seeking funds from a large group of people. We at Crowdinvest make this possible through our Nominee structure designed to meet the crowdfunding regulations of the jurisdictions we operate in. Every person contributes small amounts to ensure that the goal of raising a significant amount is reached. The funds are raised in the form of a time-bound campaign that runs on our platform. A campaign is considered successful if it reaches the target amount within the set time limit.
What parameters do startups need to meet before they can raise money on Crowdinvest ?
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We at Crowdinvest are open to startups from all over the world. We are sector and stage agnostic with our start-up financing. Here are some criteria startups need to meet
- The startup must not be on the restricted list or based in High-Risk Jurisdictions
- The startup must be legally registered as an LLC or corporation
- The startup must seek to raise at least £50,000.
- Startups that have an investor or are connected to reputable incubators, research institutions, national labs or other networks will give startups the support system and networks to succeed are preferred.
- The company has a prototype or significant experimental data to support the scientific/technological core of the company.
- The startup has a full-time CEO/ founder.
- The startup has not been a party to any legal disputes at any point.
Are there risks involved in investing in startups?
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Yes like all other investments private equity is subject to market risk and startups, in particular, have a 90% failure rate. There is a risk of losing your entire capital as well. Be sure to read the disclaimer and diversify your portfolio to mitigate these risks.
How are Crowdinvest’s services priced?
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Our pricing system is extremely transparent. There are no joining fees for investors.
A Deal room is a virtual room where accredited investors have exclusive access to view projects before they are made live for financial promotions to self-attested sophisticated investors. Within a Private deal room, investors can screen first-hand opportunities, organise one-on-one meetings with the founders, attend pitching demo days, communicate with the founders, and access confidential documents related to the fundraising.
Is it legal to raise money through Crowdinvest?
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Crowdinvest complies with all the existing government regulations and it is completely legal to raise funds through the platform.
Who can invest via Crowdinvest?
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Investing via CrowdInvest is currently open for angel investors, Venture Capitalists, High Networth individuals, Family offices and self-attested sophisticated investors. A self-attested sophisticated investor typically has similar asset classes in their investment profile and understands the risks involved.
What documents are required to be an investor?
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Documents required for investors are as follows: - Name, proof of address (ID - passport, national ID, driving license or any other valid government-assigned identification), a Tax ID (In applicable jurisdictions). Investor classification supporting document.