They all want only one thing: your money. Sometimes that's just annoying. Another time it makes sense. Many young companies need start-up capital. Because the banks and other lenders only give money to those who already have some (or provide other “collateral” such as houses or apartments), founders turn to all of us, i.e. the “crowd”.

Platforms bring business founders and investors together on the Internet (for a commission or without their own profit intentions). The latter lend money to the former and receive interest and / or shares in the new company in return. The problem: starting a business is risky. And if the project goes bankrupt, your invested money is gone.

Crowdfunding with the ecocrowd

In addition to crowdinvesting, there is crowdfunding. Here you can support projects with donations. An example: the platform ecocrowd collects for sustainable projects, for example in nature conservation, organic farming or social issues. In addition to many other initiatives, the founders of the new search engine are currently searching here only good Support. You want to help users find fairly manufactured, plastic-free, vegan, regional organic products in online shops. The promise: No scrap, no rubbish, no greenwashing, full transparency and, without exception, sustainable products.

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Written by Robert B Fishman

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