MAS Innovation Newsletter June 2014 | Page 8

Touch THE FACTS 1. DEFINITION 2. HOW TO Crowdfunding is the collection of finance from backers—the "crowd"—to fund an initiative and usually occurs on Internet platforms. The initiative could be a Non Profit campaign, a Political campaign,  a Charitable campaign etc. 3. PROGRESSION 5. MODELS OF CROWDFUNDIN 4. GROWING TRENDS PO WHY It makes you official Helps sharpen your elevator pitch Attract Partners & Investors Provides you with a Website Showcase Property of MAS Innovation Access to Consumer Feedback Access to Funding