Equity Crowdfunding

Shooting for the Moon with SpaceIL

Shooting for the Moon with SpaceIL

Jun 1, 2014 | , , ,

Background: Israelis and Space Since the 1960s, Israelis have actively engaged in researching and exploring space, initially focusing on academic research.  With time, efforts shifted to generate an Israeli space industry, piggybacking on Israel’s technological advantages, culminating with the 1983 establishment of the Israel Space Agency, a subdivision of the already existing Ministry of Science and Technology. In 1988, Israel joined seven other nations with space launch and spacecraft capabilities when it launched its first satellite, Ofeq-1.  Many more satellites have since been launched bringing Israel’s total to thirteen satellites, developing an international reputation through its substantial achievements. The Potential of Space The space industry as a whole, including Israel’s, has greatly contributed to the global economy, and also provides political and strategic advantages to involved nations.  More specifically in the case of Israel, satellite and space technology plays a significant role in its communication and miniaturization innovations.  Space capabilities have also played a role in ensuring Israel’s military and security advantages, which in turn lead to political advantages.  Whether in gathering of valuable information, or the establishment of...

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Burning up the wires: Media coverage of OurCrowd’s $25M funding round

Burning up the wires: Media coverage of OurCrowd’s $25M funding round

May 4, 2014 | ,

Last week, OurCrowd announced the closing of $25 million series B funding round. The announcement generated a lot of buzz and news coverage across various media outlets. We wanted to share some of the results and compiled several of the top news stories for you. Check out our media coverage highlights below: Wall Street Journal OurCrowd Aims to Widen Pool of Angel Investors to Main Street “Even if it seems like everyone is an angel investor to those based in Silicon Valley or other pockets of the U.S., most wealthy people aren’t thinking about this asset class… Having just raised $25 million in a Series B round, OurCrowd is hoping to help more investors find their way to this market.” VentureBeat OurCrowd’s huge $25M round shows investors are hot on equity crowdfunding “OurCrowd has quickly become a major force in equity crowdfunding… Now the startup wants to ramp up that growth in Israel and abroad: OurCrowd today announced it has raised $25 million in new funding.” Reuters Israel’s OurCrowd raises $25 mln in private funding round “Since launching in February 2013, OurCrowd has...

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The 10 Plagues of Startup Investing: What Passover Has to Teach Us About Startups

The 10 Plagues of Startup Investing: What Passover Has to Teach Us About Startups

Apr 16, 2014 | , ,

This week we are celebrating the Jewish holiday of Passover, which commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. The 10 plagues that Moses, with a little help from on high, launched on the biblical Egyptians have been spun into numerous allegories, lessons, and instructions. And, being the Israeli high-tech investing fanatics we are, our first thoughts were with the connections to startup investing. Startup investing isn’t easy — sometimes you’re blessed with miracles (i.e.- exits and IPOs), but along the way to the Promised Land of Profits, you’re frequently plagued by problems. There is no guaranteed recipe for success, but here are some tips for avoiding bad investments. So, without further ado, here are the 10 rules of what NOT to do when investing in startups. The 10 Plagues of Startup Investing: Investing in just 1 startup: The data here don’t lie – picking the right startup is tough. So, diversification is even more important when investing in young, private companies than it is when investing in startups. How much can investors make investing in startups? The Kauffman Foundation groundbreaking research on startup investing demonstrated investors made 2.5X on...

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OurCrowd Launches The Investor’s Ultimate Playbook to Crowdfunding

OurCrowd Launches The Investor’s Ultimate Playbook to Crowdfunding

Mar 31, 2014 | , , ,

Crowdfunding is booming. The industry has come a long way since the first crowdfunding projects surfaced a few years ago. Specifically, the equity crowdfunding market has experienced some serious growth, raising $204 million in 2013 alone, proving to be a truly disruptive model for investing in startups. Young companies all across the globe are now taking advantage of this new-found accessibility to early stage capital to assist them in growing into profitable, scale-able companies. The potential returns from investing in the next Apple or Google can be huge, but so are the risks. Here at OurCrowd, we wanted to share the knowledge and experience we’ve gained from being involved in the industry to help others looking for ways to profit from the equity crowdfunding revolution, but are wondering how to go about it. We’ve interviewed more than thirty of the world’s top industry thought leaders and experts – including Barbara Corcoran, Tim Draper, Steve Dresner, Douglas Ellenoff, Ronald Kleverlaan, Charles Luzar, Tanya Prive, Richard Swart, and Senator Mark Warner – to bring you the best tips and insights on equity crowdfunding. Download our new ebook below which is intended...

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The OurCrowd Equity Crowdfunding Report [Infographic]

The OurCrowd Equity Crowdfunding Report [Infographic]

Mar 26, 2014 | , , ,

The crowd is getting bigger–and backing more startups than ever. Over the last few years, the crowdfunding industry has tripled in size. In addition to reward-based crowdfunding campaigns on platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo,  equity crowdfunding is becoming more and more commonplace, gaining popularity as an investment model for angels and institutional investors alike. To capture the scope of equity crowdfunding, OurCrowd has created an inforgraphic showing the past and present accomplishments of the industry along with future projections. Check it out and share if you found it helpful!...

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