Blak Box client SharkStopper has just announced they are seeking investment to take their multi-patented technology from prototype to the production line. After years of successful testing, SharkStopper is going to the crowd as part of a strategy to accelerate time to market. SharkStopper is one of the first companies to take advantage of the new…
Month: June 2016
What to do when everyone is waiting for someone else to be your “lead investor”
First things first: what’s a lead investor? Take it away, BusinessDictionary.com: “A lead investor is usually the initiating venture capitalist who takes charge of the deal, and who may also act on behalf of the other investors.” David Cohen from TechStars recently posted an extremely on-point take on the “lead investor” dance, about the commonly encountered phrase,…
Navigating the Labyrinth, Side Quest: What is an accredited investor?
We’re partway through the labyrinth of red tape and regulations when we hit a dead end. Confused, we check our wrist coms for coordinates, but we’re out of range of Mission Control. A dusty little creature that looks like a snail made out of rock slithers out from under the hedge. “You forgot about accredited…
The Game Has Changed
Great news! As of May 16, 2016, a change to investment law—Title III or Reg CF, for “Regulation Crowdfunding”—means that the process of investing in new companies has become dramatically more democratic. This transition will likely change the landscape of startups in the United States permanently and for the better. What’s different? Before today, early-stage…
Examples of Great Crowdfunding Pitch Videos
Seed&Spark Clear statement of the historical problem. Clear narrative of a trend, and how the Seed&Spark product fits into the emerging ecosystem of on-demand multimedia generation. Excellent mix of high-def footage and stock photography. Sharp, bright, and easy to follow. Rayton Solar Starts with a personal story. Bursting graphic overlay to show off technical specs of Rayton…
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