ACME TECH

CROWDFUNDING CAPITAL

CROWDFUNDING FOR ENTERPRISE

(an examination of the crowdfunding landscape in Europe)

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the process of asking the general public for start-up capital for new ventures..WHAT IS CROWDFUNDING ?especially from the online community.via crowdfunding platforms.

510 Platforms22 Member States 4.7 BillionCROWDFUNDING IN THE EU 2012-2014

4.2 Billion 4.1 BillionInvestment for return

CROWDFUNDING IN THE EU 2015

CROWDFUNDING IN THE EU IN 2015

CROWDFUNDING IN THE EU IN 2015

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Crowdfunding is a Bridge to Traditional Sources of Financing

Crowdfunding is Social Engagement and changes the public opinion of entrepreneurship

Crowdfunding Creates Jobs and Stimulates InnovationOn the Possibility of Crowdfunding in EuropeUnleashing the potential of Crowdfunding in the European Union

Crowdfunding has real potential to finance different types of projects, such as innovative, creative and cultural projects, or activities of social entrepreneurs, that have difficulties in accessing other forms of financing.

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THE DOWNSIDE

Its not easyIt requires a high level of creativity Its a numbers gameManaging expectations and demandsThere is no where to hideVery competitiveIt doesnt always workPotential demands of over-subscription There are legal, moral & reputational consequences to failure

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THE UPSIDE

Crowdfunding is MarketingValidationPre-sellingBuild a fanbase

The problemThe Majority of Small Businesss & Entrepreneurs are not confident, or competent, to avail of the benefits of the global crowdfunding phenomenaChart: Average raised internationally 2013-2015(source MassSolution CF Industry Report)$6.1 Bil201320142015

$16.2 Bil$34.4 Bil

2016$60 Bil ?

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Develop learning materials for businesses and those supporting the business community to better understand the principles and main characteristics of Crowdfunding.

And to promote crowdfunding as an option

The CRUCIAL Process

Step 1ResearchEvaluate the current activity level of Crowdfunding in EU, identify historical development of the industry and examine the applicable legal frameworks.

Step 2DevelopA modular training program CRUCIAL Crowdfunding tailored for the target group, freely available on-line, and with downloadable materials to facilitate classroom delivery.

Step 3PromoteDissemination activities will raise the profile of Crowdfunding in the EU. A dedicated Online Learning Platform will support the training and promote the project outputs.

CRUCIAL Milestones

October 2015Kick-Off

December 2015Research completed

March 2016First module draft

August 2016Complete modules ready for testing

January 2017Testing complete

March 2017Training materials complete

May 2017Official Launch of Platform

Sept. 2017Final Report

CRUCIAL Crowdfunding is an EU Erasmus+ funded project led by MEAG in Ireland who are coordinating collaborative work with partners from six other EU Member Countries (UK, Malta, Greece, Spain, Estonia and Czech Republic).

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Thank You

www.crucialcrowdfunding.com

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