Entrepreneurs seeking funding for their startups, often begin at square one. They first must learn the funding options that are open to startups at each stage and then they must decide who and how to approach. In the area of crowdfunding, the Breakthrough Awards help entrepreneurs determine that starting point through their Fintech competition—that recognizes the best companies in a range of categories, including crowdfunding.
The awards program brings to the forefront the best in FinTech, honoring innovators, leaders and visionaries from around the world. Nearly 4,000 nominations across multiple categories, including crowdfunding, were submitted.
Tech Breakthrough, a market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, oversees the competition, recently holding the 6th Annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards. Three companies in crowdfunding distinguished themselves from their competition: Netcapital for Best Crowdfunding Platform, DealMaker for Best Crowding Funding Company, and Issuance for Best Crowdfunding Innovation.
Netcapital Inc., a digital private markets ecosystem, was named “Best Crowdfunding Platform” for its crowdfunding portal operated by Netcapital Funding Portal Inc. The company gives all investors—not only access to early-stage investments with low investment minimums, but also provides them with steady deal flows, enabling them to own shares in private growing companies. Through this platform investors gain a well-balanced diversified portfolio with a pathway to liquidity for shares that have high demand.
Jason Frishman, CEO of Netcapital Funding Portal Inc. appreciated the honor that was given their funding platform, stating, “By leveraging the power of the community for funding, we make it easy for companies to gain exposure and build brand loyalty. It’s rewarding to be selected for this award in the company of some of the most impressive FinTech leaders in the market, both well-known names and innovative startups.”
DealMaker was recognized as Best Crowding Funding Company for its best-in-class product suite, capital markets expertise, and expansive partner network for successful capital raises. CEO Rebecca Kacaba has been honored in different industries, including Lexpert’s ‘Top 40 Under 40’ in the legal field.
Issuance recognized for Best Crowdfunding Innovation offers a proprietary all-in-one tech stack to manage the largest capital raises in the Reg A+ industry. Co-Founder and CEO Darrenn Marble is a renowned thought leader in alternative finance, has been featured in top financial publications, and is the Executive Producer of Going Public®, an unscripted series that presents interactive investment opportunities to global audiences.
Issurance Co-Founder and CSO Aaron Mendez oversees operations, strategic initiatives and corporate development and Co-Founder and CTO Nick Allen leads the development of Issuance’s investment portal which has processed over $200M in investments into Issuance lead offerings.
The FinTech Breakthrough Awards, part of Tech Breakthrough, is devoted to honoring excellence in financial technologies and services companies and products.In addition to crowdfunding, categories include Payments, Personal Finance, Wealth Management, Fraud Protection, Banking, Lending, and more.
Now three companies, NetCapital, DealMaker and Issuance that are recognized as best in crowdfunding, giving entrepreneurs three great starting points to check out for possible funding of their startups and early stage companies.
