Assessing the Impact of Tokenized Financial Assets on Blockchain for Start-Up Fundraising and the Significance of Decentralized Governance

This research investigates the potential impact of blockchain based start-up crowdfunding. The emergence of blockchain and cryptocurrencies paved the way for a more decentralized finance system which offers alternative funding opportunities for start-ups. The scope of the research is to analyze the benefits and drawbacks of blockchain based...

Blockchain-based crowdfinancing mechanisms for renewable energy projects: A business case for consultancy & engineering firms

Recently, there is a growing need to address the investment gap in renewable energy by attracting non-institutional investors that have investment preferences better suited for the energy transition. Crowdfinancing is a promising alternative, as it allows for increased innovation, more sustainable development and reduced community risks and is...

Is Equity Crowdfunding for you?: An assessment tool for high-tech start-up entrepreneurs & recommendations to platforms

Many start-ups face difficulty raising sufficient funds at the early stage of their businesses. Traditionally, entrepreneurs raise capital from friends and family, angel investment, venture capital or bank loans. However, with the development of Internet platforms, alternative finance methods have arisen. Entrepreneurs are starting to look for...

Modern Dutch Heroes, A concept and strategy for a Dutch innovation platform at Schiphol airport

This report describes a strategy and concept aimed at bringing the best of new Dutch innovation to the passenger at Schiphol Airport. This is achieved by bringing crowdfunding to the physical world. Passengers will be able to see new ideas and innovations in a small exhibition, be able to touch and try them and can instantly help out by funding...

The development of an application to manage investor involvement during and after and online crowdfunding project for starting companies.

This graduation project is conducted for the Seeds crowdfunding platform, a project of ABN AMRO Dialogues Incubator. The platform is one of the first crowdfunding platforms for starting companies within the Netherlands. The starting companies present themselves on the online platform and interested visitors (the crowd) can become investors by...