Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) opens the doors for a diverse range of investors—from everyday retail investors to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). But just like in dating, each type of investor has their own “love language” and criteria they look for before committing. In this Valentine’s Day special, we’ll share more about the various types of investors including […]
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Investing in the future of Malaysian entrepreneurship has become even more enticing. In the 2021 Budget, there was a proposal to incentivize individual investors to participate in Equity Crowdfunding by offering them income tax exemptions, subject to limits. This initiative is geared towards promoting investment in local startups and small businesses, all while offering investors
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Investing in startups may be a high-risk, high-reward venture, as well as a method to diversify your investment portfolio and support innovative entrepreneurs. For people interested in angel investing, joining a network or club for angel investors can provide numerous benefits. An angel investor club or network is a group of high-net-worth individuals who combine
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Private equity can be an attractive investment choice for a variety of reasons, but it’s important to note that it’s not suitable for every investor. Here are some potential reasons why an investor might want to invest in private equity: It is important to keep in mind that private equity investments are generally illiquid, meaning
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A successful business in Malaysia requires more than just a good idea. It takes dedication, the right planning and most importantly funds to supercharge its growth.
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Asgari Stephens is one of Malaysia’s most reputable angel investors and venture capitalists.
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Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) has provided access to the private market, enabling ordinary people to invest in startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) and thus democratising and diversifying investments for startups. However, though investing in startups and SMEs can reap high rewards, investing into these securities can also be incredibly risky and illiquid. Therefore, there
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We currently live in an anomaly whereby the Covid pandemic has provided unforeseeable circumstances as well as challenges that were once unimaginable, with travelling restrictions and working from home being the ‘new normal’. However, with this, the pandemic may have provided us with an opportunity to reshape the Malaysian economy and the landscape for investment
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Raising funds through Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) has made acquiring capital more accessible than its traditional counterparts, though it is not always guaranteed that companies will meet their funding goal. However, there are many simple measures that can be taken to ensure the success of an ECF campaign. Thus, these are some tips to consider when
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Traditionally, the private market was only reserved for high-net-worth investors and venture capital (VC) firms. However, now with platforms such as Leet Capital, everyone can get their foot into the private market with Equity Crowdfunding (ECF). ECF has grown traction in recent years, which has in actuality been catalysed by the pandemic. With the global
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