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Smart Money Entrepreneurs is dedicated to helping startup companies obtain the capital they need to begin operations, or grow to the next level. SME fills the gap between the friends and family round and Series A or B financing. We do this through online equity/debt crowdfunding. The crowdfunding industry has grown immensely since it began a few years ago and is poised to experience its biggest growth in 2013. Industry analysts predict the global crowdfunding industry to double in annual revenue to $6 Billion. With an incredible team of industry experts, SME is working day and night to find real investors that are passionate about funding great early stage startups
SME is accepting both accredited and unaccredited investors and is currently applications for our launch this spring. Through our proprietary technology, we have built a marketplace that enables startups to attract the needed capital and get the proper level of support from best of breed service providers in order to grow their companies. Sign up today to get access to our private beta version of our enterprise site, and become one of the first entrepreneurs to get funding!
Benefits
- Investor Access – Pitch your business to thousands of real investors who are serious about investing in startups that have captured great opportunities. No more spending thousands of dollars to get access to one private investor forum without results
- Service Provider Marketplace – Get access to many well-vetted service providers who can help you implement a successful crowdfunding campaign. Once your campaign ends, you can explore our marketplace which offers a full range of services, from business plan services, to cofounder recruitment, to digital marketing.
- Reach Your Target Market – Many SME investors are comprised of everyday consumers who are looking to own a piece of companies they believe in and want to support.
- Less Paperwork, More Growth – SME’s proprietary business analytics system relieves the time you spend on fundraising, legal, accounting, bookkeeping, and increases the time you spend on building your business!
01 About SME
Smart Money Entrepreneurs is a broker/dealer-based equity crowdfunding platform for startup entrepreneurs seeking a revolutionary and new source of funding. Startups will be able to raise seed capital online from a large number of accredited and unaccredited investors. Investors who want to fund strong startups will be able to purchase equity shares in early stage companies, or provide corporate debt.
Learn More02 How Does it Work
We make equity crowdfunding simple and safe. Entrepreneurs have a 4 step process to get listed. Investors and Independent analyst must have a background check to validate their participation. Service providers are selected so startups have reliable and quality services at their disposal. All of these parts combine to create SME’s vibrant and successful crowdfunding platform.
Learn More03 Entrepreneurship Education
Watch a preview of our recent successful entrepreneurship event, How To Get Funding From A Shark! The event provided entrepreneurs with practical advice on how to get funding, from real investors and successful CEOs. The event also featured celebrity investor Daymond John, from the hit ABC TV show Shark Tank! The full video will be released in by the end of January 2013.
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