We have some pretty special news for you – the good ship PledgeMe has a new captain! In this article, our founder Anna and our chair Mel will introduce you to our new CEO, who we announced we’d be looking […]
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January 15, 2020
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Anna
Why setting (and measuring) impact goals is so important.
One of the biggest aspects of self identifying as a social enterprise is being clear on the positive impact you want to make through the course of doing business. You need a sustainable model with impact baked into the core […]
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December 19, 2019
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Emma Goodman
Our Top 10 Feel-Good Crowdfunding moments of 2019
Being in the midst of our biggest fiscal year so far, it’s fair to say that Christmas has come early for PledgeMe this year. Over 95 campaigners funded the things they care about thanks to over 13,000 pledgers who care […]
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December 16, 2019
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Emma Goodman
How Happy Cow Milk raised $400k in 8 hours after launching their equity crowdfunding campaign publicly.
This story actually starts at the end of another story. A point in a business where the founder decided enough was enough. He’d had enough no’s: However, the founder of Happy Cow Milk Company, Glen, got a response he didn’t […]
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December 6, 2019
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Anna
Another Way to Read the Market Numbers
No Thursday afternoon is complete without a last-minute flurry of media calls. Yesterday, the Financial Markets Authority released its third annual Crowdfunding and Peer-to-Peer report stating that their “annual snapshot for the year to 30 June 2019 shows […] decreasing participation in […]
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December 3, 2019
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Emma Goodman
The 3 Cs: How to know if your company is ready for Equity Crowdfunding
Have you ever asked yourself the question “Should I crowdfund?” Equity crowdfunding can be a great option for small to medium sized businesses who are looking to take the next step in their growth. Inviting your customers and supporters to […]
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November 27, 2019
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Emma Goodman
Cannabis is the New Craft Beer
The attitudes surrounding cannabis as a health product and commercial asset are changing. Last year the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act came into effect with the intention of improving access to medicinal cannabis products for patients. The recreational use of […]
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November 25, 2019
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Emma Goodman
Scaling up the war on plastic: Ethique’s equity crowdfunding case
Plastic pollution is a major contributor to the world’s environmental woes, and the beauty industry is one of the perpetrators. An article by National Geographic earlier this year found that about 8 million tonnes of plastic escapes into the oceans […]
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October 15, 2019
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Emma Goodman
Crowdfunding the Quest to make Veganism Mainstream: The Angel Food Case
The environmental impact of the food industry, particularly the meat and dairy industry, is well researched and well known today. One study found that two thirds of the emissions caused by the food industry can be attributed to foods linked […]
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October 14, 2019
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Emma Goodman
Investing in Medicinal Cannabis in the Modern Era: The Crowdfunding Case of CDA Health
This year, $1,5 million was raised through crowdfunding for one of Australia’s first medicinal cannabis companies. Impossible? Think again.
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