As regulators consider easing online fundraising rules for small firms, a new directory lists more than 400 websites around the world that already generate capital for everything from start-ups to satellites.
Launched last week by crowdsourcing.org, a Dallas-based website, the directory includes crowd-funding platforms for donations, philanthropy and sponsorships, as well as peer-to-peer lending and investing.
Crowd-funding sites first appeared about a decade ago, linking fundraisers to large pools of donors. Rather than a return on investment, small companies that raise money in this fashion typically offer a token gift, such as a T-shirt or a mug to supporters, to avoid running afoul of securities regulators .
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Author: Angus Loten
