Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

What is the minimum investment amount?

Question 2

How does investment Crowdfunding work?

Question 3

How much can I invest?

Question 4

Why do you need my ID/Passport and proof of address?

Question 5

Can I invest with physical cash?

Question 6

What is crowdfunding?

Question 7

What is a crowdfunding campaign?

Question 8

Are crowdfunding platforms safe?

Question 9

How does crowdfunding work?

Question 10

What is equity crowdfunding?

Question 11

What is debt crowdfunding?

Question 12

What happens when a crowdfunding campaign fails?

Question 13

Is investing in startups risky?

Question 14

What are shares of common or preferred stock?

Question 15

Who regulates crowdfunding platforms and Crowdbase?

Question 16

Who can invest?

Question 17

Does Crowdbase allow European investors?

Question 18

Why has an investment been deemed not appropriate or in my best interest?

Question 19

Can I still invest if a product is not appropriate for me?

Question 20

What payment methods does Crowdbase support?

Question 21

Does it cost anything to invest through Crowdbase?

Question 22

Can I use multiple payment methods?

Question 23

Where does my money go to?

Question 24

How do I get a return on my investment?

Question 25

Can I cancel my investment and receive a refund?

Question 26

What do I get when I invest?

Question 27

What voting rights do I get when I invest?

Question 28

How do I communicate with the company I invested in?

Question 29

What is real estate crowdfunding?

Question 30

Is real estate investing risky?

Question 31

What are the benefits of investing in real estate?

Question 32

How do I make a return on my real estate investment?

Question 33

How is investing in real estate different from investing in startups?

Question 34

What kind of return can I expect on my real estate investment?

Question 35

How long should I hold my real estate investment?

Question 36

Which companies can create a crowdfunding campaign?

Question 37

What is the minimum crowdfunding amount?

Question 38

What are the fees for a crowdfunding campaign?

Question 39

When is crowdfunding appropriate?

Question 40

Which countries are supported by Crowdbase?

Question 41

Why is crowdfunding important?

Question 42

Will the shares be issued in my name?

Question 43

What will be my percentage ownership in the company?

Question 44

What is the investment horizon for a startup?

Question 45

I have already invested in a campaign. Can I increase my investment?