Dave Brook

COO and Co-founder @Vested.Ca

CA

Vested.ca is a Crowdfunding platform that connects start-up businesses with investors across Canada. WHAT IS CROWDFUNDING?Crowdfunding is the raising of funds through the collection of small contributions from the general public “the crowd” using the Internet and social media. Crowdfunding has its origins in the concept of crowdsourcing, which is the broader concept of an individual reaching a goal by receiving and leveraging small contributions from many parties.Traditional Funding – large amounts from one, or a few sourcesCrowdfunding – small amounts from numerous groups or individualsEquity crowdfunding – the sale of a stake in a business to a number of investors in return for equity in the company