PledgeMe Blog

December 19, 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 […]

December 16, 2019

Posted by 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 […]

December 6, 2019

Posted by 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]