{"id":3421,"date":"2021-08-11T07:52:03","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T07:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ethis.co\/?p=3421"},"modified":"2022-11-15T04:25:14","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T04:25:14","slug":"equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/","title":{"rendered":"Equity Crowdfunding: How can it Help Your Startup?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>By Aneesa Ismail Rahman<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing a successful business can be challenging.; it is considerably more difficult if you do not have access to startup funding. <a href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1786\">Equity Crowdfunding<\/a> (ECF) may be the ideal option for your company if you have a good business strategy and the ability to build buzz around your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_51_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e1a8faa9630\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e1a8faa9630\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e1a8faa9630\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#An_Overview_What_is_equity_crowdfunding_ECF\" title=\"An Overview: What is equity crowdfunding (ECF)?\">An Overview: What is equity crowdfunding (ECF)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#How_does_equity_crowdfunding_work\" title=\"How does equity crowdfunding work?\">How does equity crowdfunding work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#Who_benefits_from_equity_crowdfunding\" title=\"Who benefits from equity crowdfunding?&nbsp;\">Who benefits from equity crowdfunding?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#Is_equity_crowdfunding_ECF_a_good_fit_for_your_business\" title=\"Is equity crowdfunding (ECF) a good fit for your business?\">Is equity crowdfunding (ECF) a good fit for your business?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#The_advantages_of_ECF_for_startups\" title=\"The advantages of ECF for startups:\">The advantages of ECF for startups:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#ECF%E2%80%99s_drawbacks_for_startups\" title=\"ECF&#8217;s drawbacks for startups:&nbsp;\">ECF&#8217;s drawbacks for startups:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#What_is_the_best_way_to_get_started_with_equity_crowdfunding_ECF\" title=\"What is the best way to get started with equity crowdfunding (ECF)?\">What is the best way to get started with equity crowdfunding (ECF)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#Before_making_a_decision_ask_yourself_these_questions\" title=\"Before making a decision, ask yourself these questions:\">Before making a decision, ask yourself these questions:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#Is_it_true_that_you%E2%80%99re_the_new_kid_on_the_block\" title=\"Is it true that you&#8217;re the new kid on the block?\">Is it true that you&#8217;re the new kid on the block?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#Why_do_you_require_funding\" title=\"Why do you require funding?\">Why do you require funding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#How_much_time_do_you_have_on_your_hands\" title=\"How much time do you have on your hands?\">How much time do you have on your hands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#What_portion_of_your_business_are_you_willing_to_part_with\" title=\"What portion of your business are you willing to part with?\">What portion of your business are you willing to part with?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#The_equity_crowdfunding_market_is_growing\" title=\"The equity crowdfunding market is growing\">The equity crowdfunding market is growing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/#Final_thoughts\" title=\"Final thoughts&nbsp;\">Final thoughts&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_What_is_equity_crowdfunding_ECF\"><\/span><strong>An Overview: What is equity crowdfunding (ECF)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Crowdfunding is the process of raising money from the general public (the &#8220;crowd&#8221;), typically through online forums, social media, and crowdfunding websites, to support a new project or business. This is taken one step further with equity crowdfunding. Public investors receive a proportionate share of the business venture&#8217;s equity in exchange for relatively small sums of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, company owners had to borrow money from friends and family, apply for a bank loan, approach angel investors, or go to private equity or venture capital firms to raise funding. They now have another alternative with equity crowdfunding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/11173-equity-crowdfunding-basics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business News Daily,<\/a> equity crowdfunding is becoming increasingly popular as a means of raising cash for a company. It is based on a concept of a large number of smaller investments. The concept is that raising small amounts of money from a vast number of people is easier than raising large sums of money from a small number of individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the world&#8217;s largest corporations, such as Google and Amazon, began as startups. Therefore ECF enables ordinary people to participate right at the start of a potentially massive scaling process for companies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/121-1024x536.png\" alt=\"The main characteristics of Equity Crowdfunding.\n\" class=\"wp-image-3422\" width=\"710\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/121-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/121-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/121-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/121.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><figcaption><em><strong>The main characteristics of Equity Crowdfunding. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent40.net\/hubfs\/2627399\/ECF%20E-Book%20Guide.pdf?utm_campaign=ECF%20Ebook%20Investors&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=110033219&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9Qft9CMuGH96Jz0hBzUILSwxxyqtY-inPeA4z4J355WQB8GaCEE58-CgDzEYvAphbz5Phtnbt0mnfPJ-sJhGse21XRtQ&amp;utm_content=110033219&amp;utm_source=hs_automation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ECF e-book guide pg. 8<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_equity_crowdfunding_work\"><\/span><strong>How does equity crowdfunding work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many online crowdfunding platforms you can use to kick off your business. You select a platform and then build an online profile that contains your business pitch as well as specific business information, such as financial records and a company history, that investors may use to assess growth prospects. In the end, investors want to know if there&#8217;s a strong chance that the company&#8217;s value will rise over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/131-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/131-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/131-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/131-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/131.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Individuals can invest a small sum of money and obtain an ownership share in a company through Equity Crowdfunding.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_benefits_from_equity_crowdfunding\"><\/span><strong>Who benefits from equity crowdfunding?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>For startups and small businesses, ECF opens the doors for founders and business owners to connect to a large pool of potential investors as well as a way to interact with them directly. ECF platforms act as a matchmaker and facilitator to investors, adding a degree of accountability to their investment experience.<\/li><li>For firms with high growth potential, ECF is a viable alternative. It&#8217;s for entrepreneurs who wish to grow their small firm by diversifying their markets or adding new offerings.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_equity_crowdfunding_ECF_a_good_fit_for_your_business\"><\/span><strong>Is equity crowdfunding (ECF) a good fit for your business?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before making any decision, you must first consider the advantages and disadvantages of ECF and how they relate to your company plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_advantages_of_ECF_for_startups\"><\/span><strong>The advantages of ECF for startups:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-2 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul><li>Create thousands of brand advocates all around the world.<\/li><li>Provide public validation through successful crowdfunding.<\/li><li>Boost brand recognition.<\/li><li>Maintain control over your company (ECF doesn\u2019t give investors a hand in how it&#8217;s operated)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ECF%E2%80%99s_drawbacks_for_startups\"><\/span><strong>ECF&#8217;s drawbacks for startups:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must be at the right stage of your company&#8217;s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul><li>You&#8217;ll need to raise brand awareness.<\/li><li>You must be at the right stage of your company&#8217;s growth.<\/li><li>Pre-aligned investment is frequently required to pique people&#8217;s interest in your product.<\/li><li>It might be a lengthy procedure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Something else to consider is that a large number of small investors will not be instructing you on how to run your business; rather, they will be going out into their communities and spreading the word about it, which may have substantial short- and long-term benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-6 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_get_started_with_equity_crowdfunding_ECF\"><\/span>What is the best way to get started with equity crowdfunding (ECF)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply on a crowdfunding site to be eligible for ECF. Prepare a convincing presentation that includes marketing and project plans, financial forecasts, and a riveting video that leaves no question that your concept is unique and will pay off handsomely to attract investors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-8 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/141-1024x536.png\" alt=\"What is the best way to get started with equity crowdfunding (ECF)?\" class=\"wp-image-3424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/141-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/141-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/141-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/141.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>To attract investors, make your ECF application stand out and leave no doubt that your idea is unique and will pay off generously.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_making_a_decision_ask_yourself_these_questions\"><\/span><strong>Before making a decision, ask yourself these questions:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_true_that_you%E2%80%99re_the_new_kid_on_the_block\"><\/span><strong>Is it true that you&#8217;re the new kid on the block?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a first-time entrepreneur or a company with little experience, traditional investors may be hesitant to invest. Since it is simpler to persuade someone to take a $100 risk on an unknown firm than it is to get someone to take a $100,000 risk, ECF may be the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_you_require_funding\"><\/span>Why do you require funding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to raising money for a specific product development or project, ECF may be incredibly successful. Start a crowdfunding campaign for a specific expansion project or product campaign instead of simply asking for a large chunk of funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_do_you_have_on_your_hands\"><\/span>How much time do you have on your hands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes time to find venture capitalists who are interested in investing in your company. It might also be difficult to ask for a large quantity of money from one individual. You&#8217;ll need to work hard to secure access from investors, pitch your company, and demonstrate that you&#8217;re a worthwhile risk. The time it takes to persuade a big group of people to give you, for example $500, on the other hand, is significantly shorter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_portion_of_your_business_are_you_willing_to_part_with\"><\/span>What portion of your business are you willing to part with?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity crowdfunding requires the distribution of ownership percentages to investors. Those investors will profit if your firm succeeds. If it doesn&#8217;t, they&#8217;ll lose money on their investment. Dividing the firm into sections for investors, on the other hand, dilutes your ownership. Consider how much of your ownership you would want to keep before beginning this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_equity_crowdfunding_market_is_growing\"><\/span>The equity crowdfunding market is growing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ECF is a relatively young sector, however it is rapidly growing . There are indicators that this alternative financing method might grow tremendously in the next few years when looking at marketplaces in other countries, according to?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, ECF laws in Malaysia are more favourable, allowing ECF businesses to develop much more swiftly. The Securities Commission (SC) of Malaysia oversees ECF and was one of the first in Southeast Asia to establish a regulatory framework for ECF and officially recognizes it as a valid capital market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The general public in Malaysia has also reacted well to ECF in recent years, with over half of the investors being retail investors and the majority of the investors being under 35 years old, indicating a tech-savvy and financially secure population. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sc.com.my\/api\/documentms\/download.ashx?id=3626dd03-ef8d-4517-a38d-a3cee223c9a9\">Malaysian Securities Commission<\/a>, equity crowdfunding had granted RM129.64 million in capital to 113 successful issuers as of September 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/151-1024x536.png\" alt=\"The consistent year on year increase of Equity Crowdfunding  in Malaysia.\n\" class=\"wp-image-3425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/151-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/151-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/151-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/151.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>The consistent year on year increase of Equity Crowdfunding&nbsp; in Malaysia.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/my\/\">Ethis Malaysia<\/a> is a Shariah-compliant ECF platform, forming part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/\">Ethis<\/a> group. The following are some significant aspects about Ethis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>A trustworthy, fully Shariah-compliant ECF platform in Malaysia.<\/li><li>Has a solid reputation and a proven track record.<\/li><li>Approved by the Securities Commission of Malaysia.<\/li><li>A highly supportive team and community.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/my\/how-it-works-issuers\/\">this link<\/a> for more information on how to raise funds through Ethis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final thoughts&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a flourishing business isn&#8217;t simple, but it&#8217;s even more difficult when you don&#8217;t have access to funds. Private firms used to have few choices for obtaining capital, but ECF now provides entrepreneurs access to thousands of investors seeking the next great idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not only a great method to raise a huge sum of money, but it can also assist your marketing by generating a lot of buzz around your company. When you raise millions of dollars from investors all around the world, people will start talking about your company and become brand advocates, which is almost as important as the money you raise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s holding your company back from taking off? Your startup will ascend to greater heights with the help of <a href=\"http:\/\/ethis.co\/my\">Ethis ECF<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div class=\"rns\" data-title=\"Equity Crowdfunding: How can it Help Your Startup?\" data-tags=\"\" data-categories=\"Crowdfunding\" data-comments=\"0\" data-date=\"1628668323000\" data-author=\"Aneesa Ismail Rahman\" data-single=\"\" data-url=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/\"><\/div> <!-- Check out https:\/\/reactandshare.com -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Aneesa Ismail Rahman Developing a successful business can be challenging.; it is considerably more difficult if you do not have access to startup funding. &hellip; <span class=\"read-more-link\"><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/equity-crowdfunding-help-your-startup\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":3427,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/111.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbDwgm-Tb","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3421"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/63"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3421"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3421\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6564,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3421\/revisions\/6564"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3421"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3421"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3421"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}