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Devium's Dash: Crowdfunding a Venture on Kickstarter
Simon Parker; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B12M097-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn 2010, a hybrid entrepreneur working at a full-time job has come up with the idea for his first product, a smartphone car stereo. He has invested $10,000 of his own money plus $3,000 from an early investor to develop his prototype. He needs to put together a viable commercialization plan and is considering crowdfunding as a viable funding source. He also needs to decide whether to distribute his product through direct sales or a traditional ret...Starting at €8.20
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The JOBS Act of 2012
Goldberg, Lena G.Case HBS-313091-EEconomicsThis Note summarizes the potential of the Jobs Act of 2012 to change the way in which emerging growth companies, or EMGs, access capital markets. Described as among the most significant change to US securities laws in over 20 years, the Jobs Act may reduce the burdens associated with going public while at the same time making it easier for EMGs to remain private. In addition to the so-called "IPO On-Ramp" and "crowdfunding," the Note briefly disc...Starting at €8.20
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Homestrings, Inc.: Diaspora-Based Financing and the Crowd Funding of Development
Kerr, William R.; Brownell, AlexisCase HBS-814031-EEntrepreneurshipHomestrings is an online investment platform for overseas diasporas to link financially with their home countries. The founder believes crowd-funding can become a pillar for development, but U.S. regulatory hurdles and resources constraints are substantial. The company is considering targeting non-diaspora investors, introducing new products like insurance or banking, and related expansion strategies.Starting at €8.20
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Crowdfunding at the Brooklyn Warehouse
Nicola Young; Karen LightstoneCase IVEY-9B13B020-EAccounting and Control, EntrepreneurshipThe Brooklyn Warehouse, a popular restaurant in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is cramped for space because of its popularity within its neighbourhood and as a tourist destination in the city. The restaurant is a private company with two shareholders, one of whom is not involved in operations. Because of the economic downturn, the risky nature of the business and the fact that it has been open only four years, the owners are having trouble securing financ...Starting at €8.20
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Angel Investments in Europe and Recent Developments in Crowdfunding
Applegate, Lynda M.; Dessain, Vincent; Billaud, Emilie; Beyersdorfer, DanielaCase HBS-814047-EEntrepreneurshipThis technical note provides information on the evolution and current state of angel investing in Europe. The note first describes the role and types of angel investors, focusing on their investment preferences and practices. It then details the new trends in the market, including the development of policy tools and the proliferation of incubators/accelerators to support angel investors. Finally, the note explores salient issues in angel investin...Starting at €8.20
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Prodigy Network: Democratizing Real Estate Design and Financing
Lakhani, Karim R.; Hutter, Katja; Friar, GretaCase HBS-614064-EInformation TechnologiesThis case follows Rodrigo Nino, founder and CEO of commercial real estate development company Prodigy Network, as he develops an equity-based crowdfunding model for small investors to access commercial real estate in Colombia, then tries out the model in the U.S. U.S. regulations, starting with the Securities Act of 1933, effectively barred sponsors from soliciting small investors for large commercial real estate. However, the JOBS Act of 2013 lo...Starting at €8.20
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Neal Hoffman and the Mensch on a Bench
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Apte, Gargi; McPhaden, Greer J.Case DARDEN-ENT-0205-EEntrepreneurshipNeal Hoffman and his wife, Erin, were an interfaith couple out shopping when they ran right into the dilemma of how to balance Hanukkah and Christmas. Hoffman saw his young son feeling left out by the Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas toy that was experiencing a huge amount of popularity in 2012. He suspected there were other Jewish and interfaith families that would appreciate a character for themselves.Hoffman decided to write a book to help Jewish...Starting at €8.20
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Understanding "New Power"
Heimans, Jeremy; Timms, HenryArticle HBS-R1412B-EStrategyPower clearly isn't what it used to be. We see Goliaths being toppled by Davids all around us, from the networked drivers of Uber to the crowdfunded creatives of Kickstarter. But it's difficult to understand what power actually is in this changed world, and how to gain more of it. Two fresh voices to HBR--Jeremy Heimans, cofounder of Purpose and Avaaz, and Henry Timms, director of the 92nd Street Y in New York--offer a framework for organizatio...Starting at €8.20
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MilkMade Ice Cream: Running A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Murray, Meghan; Glinska, GosiaCase DARDEN-M-0880-EMarketingThis case follows a young entrepreneur as she launches a crowdfunding campaign to expand her already-established craft ice cream company. The story reveals the several steps taken from the planning phase through execution of the online campaign. This case provides an opportunity for students to learn about the benefits and drawbacks of crowdfunding, both as a form of marketing a business as well as garnering capital for expansion of a small busin...Starting at €8.20
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SenseGiz: Funding a Start-up
Mrinalini Shah; Anuj KulkarniCase IVEY-9B15N017-EEntrepreneurship, Finance, StrategyTwo engineers founded a start-up for the design and development of Internet of Things and wearable technology products. They received initial seed capital from family in lieu of equity shares. The company developed a product that could be used to search for misplaced items through the user’s phone. The product was expected to be ready for mass production in a week. However, in spite of potential huge demand, the company did not have funds for mas...Starting at €8.20