Capital Preparedness: Why Being “Raise-Ready” Is as Important as Capital Itself
October 8, 2025 1:40 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Overlooked Side of Capital Raising When founders talk about raising money, the focus almost always falls on the capital…
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When SBA Lending Pauses, Crowdfunding Remains Open
October 1, 2025 10:24 am Leave your thoughtsThe current federal government shutdown has temporarily halted many Small Business Administration (SBA) programs, including lending activity. For entrepreneurs and…
How to Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) Campaigns
September 24, 2025 3:38 pm Leave your thoughtsInvestors often ask whether they can use retirement funds to participate in Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaigns. The answer is…
The Strategic Story Behind Your Raise: Setting Your Minimum Raise
August 28, 2025 1:37 pm Leave your thoughtsEvery founder launching a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign wrestles with the same question: How much should I raise? Not…
FundingHope Joins the United Nations Global Compact to Advance Sustainable Business Practices
June 25, 2025 8:03 am Leave your thoughtsAt FundingHope, our mission has always been rooted in driving meaningful change—by connecting investors with companies that are building a…
The Power of Storytelling in Investment Crowdfunding
June 24, 2025 1:00 pm Leave your thoughtsRaising capital isn’t just about numbers—it’s about connection. In investment crowdfunding, your story is more than background noise; it’s a…
Investment Crowdfunding vs. Traditional Capital Raising: What Founders Should Know
June 24, 2025 10:23 am Leave your thoughtsRaising capital is a pivotal moment for any business—but choosing the right path to funding can shape your company’s growth,…
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Investment Crowdfunding
April 24, 2025 2:26 pm Leave your thoughtsInvestment crowdfunding has become an increasingly accessible way for founders to raise capital while building a community of engaged investors.…
Crowdfunding in Focus: Resilient, Adaptive, and More Essential Than Ever
April 10, 2025 7:46 pm Leave your thoughtsAs global economic shifts—including new tariffs—continue to ripple across industries, some have suggested that Regulation Crowdfunding (RegCF) is starting to…
How Investment Crowdfunding Supports Small Businesses When Investors Pull Back
April 5, 2025 12:06 pm Leave your thoughtsIn the world of early-stage funding, traction has become a catch-all phrase for signs of progress. But what happens when…