Community Fundraising 101: James Reina, Jibby Coffee, and Jonny Price, Wefunder

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, originally recorded as a webinar, join Daniel Scharff together with Jonny Price and James Reina as they talk through community fundraising and crowdsourcing with Jonny from Wefunder and James Reina from Jibby Coffee who recently completed a raise.

Discover why community rounds matter, how to handle financial disclosures, and the smart way to tailor your fundraising approach. James shares real-world insights from a winning campaign, stressing the importance of doing your homework, building relationships, and engaging your audience effectively.

Learn how personalized messages can sway investors and why educating your audience is key to long-term success. Plus, find out how crowdfunding can be a game-changer for underrepresented founders and new investors alike.

They'll also demystify Wefunder's fees, advertising tactics, and how to maximize your exposure as you hit funding milestones. Ready to embark on a crowdfunding journey? Tune in now!

Startup CPG Community Members get a discount on Wefunder fees by using this link: http://wefunder.com/startupCPG/raise

Listen in as James and Jonny share about:

• What is a Community Round
• Types of investors
• Minimum Check Size and Investment Volume
• Wefunder's Mission
• Investor-Founder Connection
• Changes in Startup Valuation Trends
• Setting Fundraising Goals
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Crowdfunding.
• Concerns about Financial Disclosure and Due Diligence.
• Legal Requirements, Timeline, and Investment Structures.
• Campaign Strategy, including ‘Pre-Launch Preparation and Momentum-Building.
• Marketing Tactics used During the Campaign.
• Diversity and Inclusion in Fundraising

wefunder.com

Let your community invest | Wefunder, Home of the Community Round

Raise $50K to $5M+ from hundreds of customers, fans, and friends—all in one line on your cap table.

Episode Links:

Wefunder’s Website 

James’s LinkedIn

Jonny’s LinkedIn

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