Starting or growing your business takes a certain amount of capital. It’s not always easy for people, especially new and younger entrepreneurs, to raise money in conventional ways. Business loans can be difficult to secure unless you have a proven track record or substantial collateral to secure the loan. More and more people are now seeking innovative ways to raise capital.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2016/02/10/three-alternatives-to-venture-capital/#608c4fe149e5
