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.
The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Crowdfunding in the UK and Europe: Trends, Regulations, and Opportunities
Market Size and Growth TrendsCrowdfunding has become a significant financing channel in both the UK and Europe, with robust...
The Complete 2025 Guide to the U.S. Crowdfunding Industry: Market Trends, Platforms, and Regulations
Crowdfunding has transformed how entrepreneurs, creative artists, and even real estate developers raise capital by tapping the “wisdom of...
REG CF & REG A Funding Report -Feb 2025
REG AREG A - Valuations - February 2025The total valuation of all equity Regulation A (Reg A) companies raising...
The Unraveling of Reg A and the Industry’s Decline
The US crowdfunding industry is in serious trouble. While industry insiders continue to spew optimistic narratives about democratizing capital,...
REG CF – Why Is Nobody Talking About This?
Crowdfunding has revolutionized access to capital, empowering startups and small businesses to bypass traditional gatekeepers and raise funds directly...
“Unlock Market Potential with TAM, SAM, and SOM: A Strategic Guide for Founders”
We’ve all been there: sitting at our desks with a calculator in hand, crunching numbers to determine if a...
The Unfulfilled Promises of “GOING PUBLIC”: A Deep Dive into the Series’ Struggles
This is an opinion piece based on my personal research into a "Going Public", owned and operated by Crush...
Dalmore Group LLC Fined $415,000 Through FINRA Enforcement
Dalmore Group LLC, a Woodmere, New York-based broker-dealer, recently found itself in the regulatory spotlight following significant enforcement action...
Why Your Startup Needs Specialized Sales Coaching to Close High-Value Investors
As someone who has been involved in sales since 1994 after seven years of progressing through the technical realms...
REG CF Funding Report Week Ending 10-5-24
Reg CF Crowdfunding Commitments Hits $4M for October!Highlights:Total Net Investment since Last Week: $5,823,066Platforms Dealmaker Securities, Wefunder and StartEngine...
REG CF Funding Report for Week Ending 09/21/2024
Reg CF Crowdfunding Commitments Hits $31M for September!Highlights:Total Net Investment since Last Week: $8,006,879Platforms Dealmaker Securities, StartEngine and Wefunder account for 65% of...
Navigating Regulation D
Updated September 20th, 2024“Overall, our analysis confirms that Regulation D accounted for significantly more capital raising than Regulation A,...