There are now hundreds of Crowdfunding platforms around the Globe. Most specialise in specific types of funding, so they attract the right investors and Crowdfunders.

When choosing a Crowdfunding platform make sure you do your research.

• Find out if similar businesses to yours have had successful raises on there
• Read the Ts and Cs very carefully so there are no surprises at the end of the raise
• Calculate the fees and work out how much you will pay
• Check if they are FCA regulated
• What marketing/onboarding support do they offer
• Look at their success rate
• Follow them through their social media channels and review articles