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Crowdfunding
1. Introduction to Crowdfunding
2. Models of Crowdfunding
3. The Crowdfunding Ecosystem
4. The Crowdfunding Campaign Lifecycle
5. Strategic Advantages of Crowdfunding
6. Risks and Challenges
7. Legal and Regulatory Framework
8. Crowdfunding Across Industries
9. Future Trends in Crowdfunding
3.
The Crowdfunding Ecosystem
3.1.
Key Participants
3.1.1.
The Creator
3.1.1.1.
Entrepreneurs
3.1.1.2.
Artists
3.1.1.3.
Innovators
3.1.2.
The Backer
3.1.2.1.
Supporters
3.1.2.2.
Investors
3.1.2.3.
Donors
3.1.3.
The Platform
3.1.3.1.
Intermediary Role
3.1.3.2.
Platform Business Models
3.2.
Role of Crowdfunding Platforms
3.2.1.
Technology Provision
3.2.1.1.
Website and App Infrastructure
3.2.1.2.
User Experience Design
3.2.2.
Payment Processing
3.2.2.1.
Secure Transactions
3.2.2.2.
Handling Multiple Currencies
3.2.3.
Community Building
3.2.3.1.
Fostering Engagement
3.2.3.2.
Facilitating Communication
3.2.4.
Curation and Vetting
3.2.4.1.
Project Screening
3.2.4.2.
Fraud Prevention
3.2.4.3.
Quality Assurance
3.3.
Major Platform Examples by Type
3.3.1.
Reward-Based Platforms
3.3.1.1.
Kickstarter
3.3.1.2.
Indiegogo
3.3.2.
Equity-Based Platforms
3.3.2.1.
SeedInvest
3.3.2.2.
StartEngine
3.3.3.
Donation-Based Platforms
3.3.3.1.
GoFundMe
3.3.3.2.
JustGiving
3.3.4.
Debt-Based Platforms
3.3.4.1.
LendingClub
3.3.4.2.
Prosper
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