The hottest Crowdfunding Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

Making a successful video game Kickstarter in 2024

The GameDiscoverCo newsletter • 216 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24

Launching Kickstarters with a demo is a great idea.
Having a strong backer update plan builds trust with backers.
'Paid promote' and cross-promoting with other Kickstarters can be beneficial.

The Community Round - equity crowdfunding to hack superfans, distribution, & growth 🤝

Channels of Growth • 530 implied HN points • 08 Jul 23

💼 Business Crowdfunding Startups Investing Entrepreneurship Marketing

Launching a Community Round can bring on investors who are also your product's early adopters.
Giving users equity can increase their commitment and drive word-of-mouth referrals.
Raising a Community Round is most effective when you already have a product and a supportive community base.

Crowdfunding Is Working for Women and Minority Entrepreneurs

mainstreetjournal • 58 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24

💼 Business Entrepreneurship Crowdfunding Investment Small businesses Inequality

21.7% of all capital raised through crowdfunding was secured by women-run companies and 28.4% by minority-led companies.
1,150 small businesses raised $420 million through crowdfunding last year.
Top two crowdfunding platforms accounted for 59% of the year's business.

How did this video game Kickstarter raise $1.4 million?

The GameDiscoverCo newsletter • 275 implied HN points • 08 May 23

💼 Business Crowdfunding Gaming Market Analysis

Kickstarter success for video games requires a solid game pitch and a trusted dev team
Managing Steam forums well can prevent negative reviews and impact player purchasing decisions
Important game discovery news includes Apple Arcade updates and insights from Xbox, Voodoo, and GOG

#28 Episode - Everyone in VC is an Accredited Investor

Law of VC • 179 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23

💰 Finance Venture Capital Regulations Investing Legislation Crowdfunding

A proposed law aims to create an exam for non-accredited investors to become accredited, but it may not change much due to fund limits and regulations
Increasing the number of LPs allowed per fund, opening up equity crowdfunding to funds, and easing restrictions on qualifying investments in VC funds are recommendations to address current limitations
The impact of allowing non-accredited investors into venture funds may not change significantly without further regulatory adjustments

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help me hold fox news accountable for its lies

the wiczipedia weekly • 157 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Coverage Legal action Political Impact Crowdfunding

The author is launching a campaign to hold Fox News accountable for spreading lies about them.
Fox News has reportedly made over 400 false statements about the author, leading to real-life consequences.
The author has faced legal challenges, privacy invasions, and safety concerns due to the lies spread by Fox News.

Crowdfunding and platform manipulation

Conspirador Norteño • 26 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23

🕹 Technology Social media Crowdfunding Manipulation Fake Accounts

Posts on social media linking to crowdfunding sites are often reposted by fake accounts.
Spam accounts use stolen photos and claim fake professions to promote crowdfunding.
Spam accounts show coordination by reposting similar fundraisers, along with high amounts of repetitive replies.

Why I Didn’t Invest in Substack

Unfashionable • 76 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23

💼 Business Investing Crowdfunding Valuation Products Platforms

Crowdfunding may signal challenges in securing traditional investor support
Startup valuations must consistently increase to avoid down rounds
Products lacking lock-in effects may struggle to maintain pricing power

Local Investing Should Start With Food

mainstreetjournal • 58 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23

🍲 Food & Drink Food Systems Crowdfunding Sustainability

Local investing in food systems requires significant capital.
There is a growing movement for community-owned real estate to combat gentrification.
Investment crowdfunding and NFTs are being highlighted as alternatives to traditional loans.

The power of crowds

Gray Mirror • 40 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Crowdfunding Film Music Literature Art

The power of crowds is demonstrated through the community funding of projects.
Support for art and culture projects, like films and magazines, is essential for new cultural movements.
Encouragement to pre-order and support new creative publications and projects.

Ways to start a startup

Joshua's Notes • 19 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23

💼 Business Entrepreneurship Funding Venture Capital Crowdfunding

Bootstrapping gives you full control but limited access to capital.
Venture capital offers rapid scaling but comes with loss of control and pressure.
Crowdfunding provides exposure and validation, but can be time-consuming and risky.

How Would Cancellation Insurance Work?

The Carousel • 9 implied HN points • 16 Aug 23

💼 Business Insurance Entrepreneurship Crowdfunding Subscription Model Creator Economy

Cancellation insurance can work through conditional pledges from supporters.
Traditional insurance models are not suitable for covering cancellation risks.
Using networks proactively can help protect against potential cancellations.

Three ways creative invesments can beat the summertime blues

mainstreetjournal • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Climate action Community Engagement Crowdfunding Renewable Energy Sustainability

The EPA received significant funds for climate action from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Local policymakers can mobilize communities around federal funding opportunities.
Investment crowdfunding platforms like Raise Green play a vital role in meeting climate investment needs.

Circularity Is The New Gold In Australia

mainstreetjournal • 0 implied HN points • 05 May 23

💼 Business Investment Circular Economy Crowdfunding

Circular economy focus in Australia promotes local production and waste reduction
Local investments in circular economy are financially sustainable and supporting state budgets
Investment crowdfunding is thriving and playing a crucial role in the green transition

You asked for it

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Sep 15

🕹 Technology AI Automation Social media Crowdfunding

Prison inmates review jails on Yelp due to lack of therapy
Tinder compared to a meat market in a controversial art piece
The beginnings of artificial intelligence tied to the Ashley Madison scandal

A bit over my head

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Aug 15

🕹 Technology Social media Virtual reality Crowdfunding

The story of Google+ facing off with Facebook and failing is a tale we all know.
Businesses in the sharing economy are pushing for a focus on shared public good over corporate profits.
There's a conceptual Facebook satire that might be confusing, but it's still worth exploring.

La vérité sur le crowdfunding

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16

💼 Business Crowdfunding

The post discusses the truth about crowdfunding.
The author is Jean de La Rochebrochard.
The post was published on July 29, 2016.