If you're thinking of launching a community financing campaign, there are a few things you need to do beforehand.Â
First, you'll need to create a detailed business plan. This will show potential investors that you have a clear idea of your business and its growth potential.Â
Next, you'll need to build up a solid email list and a robust social media presence. This will help you reach a broad audience of potential investors and build interest in your campaign. If you have an existing customer base, these people are also your potential investors—they already love your product and will be the most inclined to invest in your mission.
Finally, you'll need to create a pitch deck. This presentation should clearly outline your business, your products or services, and your goals to the investment community. It's essentially your opportunity to convince potential investors that your business is worth investing in. Â
By taking the time to prepare, you stand to increase your chances of success when you launch your campaign.
How to raise community financing on Republic
Applying to raise startup capital on Republic is easy. All you have to do is fill out an application on our site.
It includes basic information like your:
Company name
Company location
Traction: revenue, growth, user engagement, partnerships—basically any compelling information that will excite investors about your business.
Pitch deck: Explain how your business is different from your competitors, what your business is about, and show an outline of your company’s financials.Â
References: (optional) If you were referred to us by someone, let us know. Referrals from our partners get priority screening.
*Companies may apply to raise with Republic more than once. If your application is not accepted, we recommend waiting 2-4 months before applying again.
If approved, you will receive a campaign agreement, and our campaign strategy team will help you prepare for your upcoming offering launch. After your campaign agreement is signed, you will work through marketing, financials and legal work [such as filing a Form C with the SEC]. We’ll help you prepare for a successful launch!Â
Here’s what you need to file your Form C
Our streamlined process
Reservation campaigns
Interested in testing the waters before diving into a full-fledged campaign? We have an option for that, too.Â
Reservation campaigns allow you to gauge investor interest without incurring significant expenses involved with an offering (e.g., legal and audit fees). And it’s fast—spin up a campaign and start gathering indications of interest right away.
Now that you know the different ways to raise capital for a startup, it's time to find the best one for you. Every business is different, so what works for one company might not work for another. Take the time to explore all of your options and find the source of capital that will help your business scale.Â
Start by clicking the link below and learn more from our team. Â
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