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Crowd Sourced Equity Funding (CSEF)
Crowd Sourced Equity Funding (CSEF) is a financial model that allows startups and small businesses to raise capital by offering shares to a large number of public investors through an online platform.
Quick Reference:
Crowd Sourced Equity Funding. Public Capital Raising. Equity for the Crowd.
Expanded Definition:
Crowd Sourced Equity Funding democratizes the investment process by allowing everyday individuals—rather than just venture capitalists or institutional firms—to own equity in private companies. In Australia, this is regulated by ASIC, ensuring that companies provide an offer document and that platforms are properly licensed. It serves as a vital bridge for companies that have outgrown personal savings but are not yet large enough for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).