PledgeMe Blog From the office
December 3, 2019
Posted by 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
Posted by 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
Posted by 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
Posted by 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
Posted by 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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September 23, 2019
Posted by Emma Goodman
Crowdsourcing a constitution (that works for equity crowdfunding in Australia)

Shareholders’ agreements are a common expectation with investment in Australia, but they are problematic when it comes to equity crowdfunding. This is because any changes to the shareholders’ agreement generally require agreement, and signatures, from all shareholders. There is an alternative, and […]

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September 18, 2019
Posted by Anna
Wanted: A Leader of the Future

We’re looking for someone who lives up to our purpose of helping people fund the things they care about, and helps us take that purpose to the next level.

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August 5, 2019
Posted by Anna
The clever way that Food Connect Shed stays true to its social mission

Food Connect Shed ran a successful equity crowdfunding campaign in November 2018. Food Connect connects local buyers with local producers. They work hard to pay farmers and workers a fair price and shorten food miles. They even incubate small food […]

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July 22, 2019
Posted by Anna
Deadline Magic: what it is and why it works (with crowdfunding examples)

We’ve all had that assignment that we couldn’t possibly bring us to do…until the night before it was due. We all need a deadline. For everything in life: assignments, brazilian waxes, renewing our pre-pay mobile plan. And investing. With every equity […]

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July 5, 2019
Posted by Anna
Crowdfunding War Stories: Parrotdog’s $2mil in 2 days💰🍻🐦🐶

There’s a lot about business that you can learn about from the craft beer crowd — quirky marketing, sleek branding, collaborations around a mutual passion, and equity crowdfunding for growth. Kiwi icons Parrotdog are known for all of the above, but especially […]

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