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May 6, 2022
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PledgeMe welcome incoming chair of the board – Terry Shubkin

Terry Shubkin is joining the PledgeMe whānau as the new chair of the board. We asked her where she’s come from, why she chose PledgeMe and what she’s excited about within her new role. After 18 years in the IT […]

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May 4, 2022
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An Ode To Melanie Templeton, PledgeMe’s outgoing board chair

PledgeMe’s board chair Melanie Templeton is leaving her role with us and leaning into some new adventures. She’s been contributing her expertise to the PledgeMe whānau for six years, including as interim CEO. We asked her why she chose PledgeMe […]

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March 15, 2022
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How they did it: Alvin Mafuta on the highs and lows of his equity crowdfunding campaign

PledgeMe projects and marketing lead Charlotte Squire spoke to Henry’s Skincare director Alvin Mafuta about launching his team’s first product, seven months after successfully equity crowdfunding $33,000 for their men’s skincare range.  Henry’s Skincare director Alvin Mafuta Looking back, how […]

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October 19, 2021
Posted by Emma Goodman
Empowering Māori Business Through Partnership: Poutama and PledgeMe

The PledgeMe team is happy to announce we are officially partnering with Poutama Trust! What is Poutama Trust? Poutama Trust is an independent charitable trust established in 1988 to provide business development services to Māori. They are currently supporting over […]

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August 4, 2021
Posted by Emma Goodman
Big Changes in Australia: Onwards and Upwards!

Words by PledgeMe Founder, Anna Guenther. Four years ago, we decided to take the plunge and explore exporting our equity crowdfunding knowledge and platform. We’d been watching Australia for a while, and knew that their equity crowdfunding legislation was set […]

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July 22, 2021
Posted by Emma Goodman
25 Ways to Promote Your Crowdfunding Campaign

A solid crowdfunding promotion plan is key to a successful campaign. Here are 25 ways to promote your crowdfunding campaign.

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April 29, 2021
Posted by Emma Goodman
Changes on the PledgeMe board (bye B!)

Words by PledgeMe Founder, Anna Guenther. After almost exactly seven years on the board, Breccan McLeod Lundy has decided to take a step back to focus on other things, namely his new son, Finlay. I’ve written about Breccan a few […]

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January 12, 2021
Posted by Emma Goodman
The 3 F’s of Early Investment: Friends, Family and Fans

The first time I heard the term ‘The three F’s’ was in one of my Masters of Entrepreneurship classes on finance. Our guest lecturer mentioned the way early-stage start-ups could raise money from the three F’s with a bit of […]

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December 14, 2020
Posted by Emma Goodman
PledgeMe’s Top 10 Feel-good Crowdfunding Moments from 2020

Arguably, most people would agree that 2020 has been a tough year. The toughest, for some of us. Businesses across the world have had to adjust, restructure or shut their doors permanently, the Covid-19 business climate proving to be too […]

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September 14, 2020
Posted by Emma Goodman
3 Reasons Why Equity Crowdfunding is Good for Business (with Real Company Examples)

Here are the three reasons why a successful equity crowdfunding campaign is good for business. It: Boosts brand awareness Boosts sales Forces a full review of business operations In this article, we’ll delve into each of the above-reasons why equity […]

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