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Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is a form of financing used to implement business ideas, products or projects.

This call for financial participation usually takes place via the Internet. Supporters receive a non-financial trade-off, such as a copy of the project's results. This is different from so-called "crowdinvesting," where the sponsors benefit financially if the project is a success.

DW Podcast | Inside Europe

Inside Europe 29.01.2021 29.01.2021

A curfew sparks violent protests in the Netherlands - Vaccine delivery bottlenecks for the EU - The US and Russia agree to extend a nuclear arms reduction treaty - Crowdfunding finances new, independent radio stations in Poland - Corona and classrooms in the UK - Italy's prime minister resigns - Spain counts the cost of a devastating storm - Italy's 'Postman for Peace* - Greece and its royal past

Hamburg | Workshop für Medien-Start-Ups

What you need to know about funding a digital media startup 14.11.2020

So you have a great idea for a media startup? How do you plan to fund it? Here's a guide to the dos and don'ts of revenue streams, with useful tips from DW Akademie's Handbook for Digital Media Entrepreneurs.
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Australia's AAP resorts to crowdfunding in 'brutal news landscape' 07.09.2020

Australia's struggling AAP news agency has begun a crowdfunding campaign, saying 85 years of independent reporting nationwide is at stake if it folds. Last month, it switched to a nonprofit model and halved its staff.

Bildergalerie Coronavirus & Obachlosigkeit | Kalkutta, Indien

How crowdfunding is helping India's poor in the age of COVID-19 01.05.2020

Amid a nationwide lockdown that has left millions of poor laborers unable to fulfill their basic needs, several good Samaritans and organizations have turned to crowdfunding to help those who are struggling. 
Der Inhalt der Veggie-Box vom Berliner Startup Güneo Berlin

Homebound gardening amid coronavirus: When green dreams grow on windowsills 06.04.2020

Not that Berlin-based startup Grüneo had ever expected to profit from the coronavirus crisis when it started its crowdfunding campaign, but it just might as it offers a meaningful activity for those staying at home.
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Board games record double-digit growth as interest in anything analog increases 25.12.2019

Board games are increasingly popular not only among teenagers but also adults. As the market continues to grow each year, more board game bars are opening in big cities and a number of independent companies are thriving.
USA Colodaro | Aspen Ideas Festival 2013 - Perry Chen

Kickstarter founder Perry Chen's generous mission 23.12.2019

Perry Chen launched the arts crowdfunding website Kickstarter from his hometown, New York City, in 2009, along with two co-founders. Yet he's something of an accidental entrepreneur – at heart he's a musician and artist.
Israel Folau

Australian rugby player Israel Folau's crowdfunding campaign shut down 24.06.2019

A fundraising site has barred controversial rugby player Israel Folau from using its platform to raise legal fees. GoFundMe said the Australian's homophobic comments went against its policy of "inclusivity."
UK Brexit l Auftaktveranstaltung für die Kandidaten der Liberal-Demokratischen Partei für die Europawahl

EU citizens denied vote to sue UK government 26.05.2019

A crowdfunding campaign to sue the British government over the denial of votes to UK-based European nationals has hit its initial target. Hundreds registered complaints after their names were crossed off voter lists.
Frankreich Gelbwesten stürmen Regierungsgebäude in Paris

France: 'Yellow vest' boxer given one-year jail term 14.02.2019

Video recordings of Christophe Dettinger punching and kicking police officers during a yellow vest protest went viral in France. Supporters had raised money for his legal defense via crowdfunding.
Flugzeug mit Emiliano Sala an Bord verschollen

New search begins for missing footballer Emiliano Sala 28.01.2019

A new search operation will begin for missing footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibboston following a successful fundraising drive. There have been no signs of survivors since their plane went missing last week.
Griechenland Fähre Baris Rettung Bootsflüchtlinge 25.11.2014

Greece calls for donations to boost its navy 11.01.2019

Strapped for cash, Greece's is turning to taxpayers for donations. Greece wants to bolster its ailing naval defenses against Turkey, and buy new, state-of-the-art frigates. The scheme is unprecedented and it has given rise to great debate. As Anthee Carassava reports, many Greeks are refusing to pitch in, saying any donation would be a waste of money for a country in dire financial straits.
Pakistan Trinkwasser

Crowdfunding for dams — why Pakistani PM Khan's drive is not feasible 26.09.2018

Pakistan's new government, headed by PM Imran Khan, is urging the expat community to donate generously to a dam fund. But the crowdfunding drive has so far attracted more criticism than donations. Haroon Janjua reports.
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Dig Hill 80: A day at crowdfunded World War I archaeology dig 13.07.2018

The villages and hills around Ypres in Belgium were some of the fiercest-fought regions in World War I. One of them, Wijtschate or "Hill 80," has just been excavated thanks to more than €200,000 in crowdfunded donations.
Malaysia Währung Ringgit

Patriotism or political stunt: mixed reactions to Malaysia's 'Hope Fund' 04.06.2018

The Malaysian government's crowdfunding initiative has attracted millions of dollars. While public enthusiasm and donations are unlikely to abate soon, the fund has its fair share of skeptics.
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Crowdfunding becomes the lender of choice for small businesses 22.05.2018

Once popular only with startups, small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly turning to crowdfunding to raise cash. When they bypass traditional lenders, firms can get their money faster and without the red tape.
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