An interview with a Wefunder investor
Hundreds of thousands of people have now made an angel investment through the Wefunder platform. I asked one of them why and how he does it.
The Community Round Up
A meandering journey through the wonderful world of community rounds, which allow everyone to invest in startups they love, not just rich people.
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