Various forms of social learning and network effects are at work on crowdfunding platforms, giving rise to … benefit from their common presence on the platform. We finally show that these crowdfunding dynamics stir platform growth …

The present paper analyses competition in the crowdfunding market in the light of the theory of two-sided markets, with …

Crowdfunding, which can be loosely defined as raising capital through small contributions from a large numbers of … investors, is an increasingly popular practice among entrepreneurs. Kickstarter, the largest crowdfunding platform, uses an “all …

crowdfunding entrepreneurs and investors. Qualitative businessinformation covers the entrepreneurs' introduction on business model …

Crowdfunding is one of the most successful segments of the burgeoning fintech industry that might challenge the role of … traditional financial intermediaries. We document a number of gender differences in crowdfunding by analyzing a near …

Crowdfunding platform due diligence comprises background checks, site visits, credit checks, cross-checks, account … type or complexity of crowdfunding campaigns. In addition, we find that platforms applying due diligence provide more …

Online equity crowdfunding is a novel form of entrepreneurial finance, through which ventures can sell shares to large … numbers of small investors. We analyze the motivations and decision criteria of equity crowdfunding investors using responses …' decision criteria are related to their motivations. The results contribute to literature on entrepreneurship and new venture …

are ultimately financed via crowdfunding? A simple model and simulation reveals the answers to both questions to be: 'not …

This paper offers insights into 3,576 initial equity crowdfunding offerings in the UK and US markets from 2012 to 2019 … between entrepreneurial ventures and crowdfunding platforms. In all markets, higher equity retention by original entrepreneurs …

Using Facebook data on social connections, we identify the crucial role online social networks play in crowdfunding …