Shanelid

I'm a Global Crowdfunding Expert & Startup Advisor. I Help Entrepreneurs Raise Capital by leveraging digital technology, methods, and processes. I'm also the Managing Director of XseedR Limited, and Chief Crowdfundologist at Smart Crowdfunding.

Crowdfunding Weekly – January 21st, 2026

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Crowdfunding’s first few weeks of 2026 are serving a familiar cocktail: platform consolidation, bigger numbers (with fewer deals), and...

PopCom Crowdfunding Investigation: Where Did Dawn Dickson’s $6M+ Raise Go?

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PopCom raised over $6M from retail investors via StartEngine and Wefunder. Now, CFWatchdog investigates where the money went, as...

A Gift or a Gamble? Why a Trump Memecoin Merger Could Damage Republic.com’s Crowdfunding Reputation

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Trump memecoin’s rumored bid for Republic.com sparks debate over compliance, investor protection, and the future of crowdfunding trust. A development...

Crowdfunding Weekly – October 22nd 2025

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Equity Crowdfunding & Private Capital: Signs of Momentum Amidst Structural HeadwindsThe fundraising landscape in 2025 is showing some compelling...

Global Equity Crowdfunding Report 2024-2025: Market Size, Trends, and Future Outlook

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The most comprehensive research ever published on global equity crowdfunding. 8,400+ words of exclusive insights, charts, case studies, and...

How to Win at Reg CF: Focus on New Investor Acquisition for Campaign Success

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Regulation Crowdfunding thrives on fresh capital. See why new investor acquisition is the smartest strategy for Reg CF campaigns. The...
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The Hidden Risks of Investing in Southern Africa: Currency Controls, Dividends, and Exits

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Southern Africa is a land of paradoxes. On one hand, it boasts some of the world’s richest mineral deposits,...

Crowdfunding Scams Exposed: Real Cases, Red Flags, and How to Protect Your Money in 2025

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Crowdfunding turned “I have an idea” into “I have backers.” It democratized capital, let niche products find their tribe,...

The 10 Biggest Myths about Equity Crowdfunding

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Equity crowdfunding has come a long way, evolving into a serious fundraising channel for startups across the globe. But...

Newsmax: How Retail Investors Got Served Up as Cannon Fodder in a $75M Crowdfunding Circus

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Let’s be brutally honest: Newsmax just ran one of the most brazen crowdfunding bait-and-switches in recent memory. They hauled...

Going Public: Three Seasons in, Same Old Story

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Going Public Series 3 promised ‘invest while you watch.’ The reality: slow raises, absent offerings, and controversy behind the...

How BrewDog Screwed Retail Investors Using Equity Crowdfunding

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This isn't a hit piece. It's a reality check. BrewDog raised over £73 million from more than 120,000 everyday investors...
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