Types of Crowdfunding

Profit sharing crowd funding

businesses share profits or revenues with the crowd in return for immediate funding

pre-order crowdfunding

A business sells the product before it has even been created in order to raise money

Donation Crowdfunding

Individuals donate small amounts to meet the larger funding aim of a specific charitable project while receiving no financial/material return

Equity Crowdfunding

a form of crowdfunding that gives investors the opportunity to become shareholders in a company

rewards-based crowdfunding

allows entrepreneurs to raise money in exchange for some type of amenity or reward