Crowdfunding
Raising capital through small contributions from many people, typically via online platforms.
Real World
Brewdog raised millions through its 'Equity for Punks' campaign on its own platform, giving thousands of small investors a stake in the business while simultaneously building a loyal customer base.
Exam Focus
Identify the crowdfunding type (equity/reward/debt) in your answer — vague references to 'crowdfunding' alone rarely access top marks.
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