Kendall Almerico knows a thing or two about successful crowdfunding campaigns, and he will be sharing some of those insights on June 1-2 at FundIt 2017, the crowdfunding, compliance and fintech conference taking place in Washington, D.C. at the Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel.
Mr. Almerico agrees with those who believe the equity crowdfunding industry suffers from a shortage of “poster companies” best positioned to illustrate the potential of the capital raising tool. These are ones with easy to understand concepts, who are near to market and who offer investors a clear exit strategy. That is why real estate has been the most successful crowdfunding sector to date.
BrewDog also checks off all he boxes, Mr. Almerico said. Since 2010 they have raised tens of millions of dollars through a series of crowdfunding rounds and the company is now valued at $1.24 billion. Those who invested in the first round realized a 2,765 per cent return.
“It’s a validation you can invest a small amount in one of those companies that has potential and have an exit,” Mr. Almerico said.
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