Business idea

[Jan_K]

<div class="bbWrapper">Hey guys,<br /> <br /> I&#039;ve been thinking of a business idea and after doing some research this does seem to be quite unique, what I have in mind doesn&#039;t exist and the few websites or banks that do offer it seem extremely limited.<br /> <br /> The idea is to create a platform that brings (small) investors together with (small) business startups. In which you have a list of startups and a list of investors who are looking to invest in a certain branche.<br /> <br /> Of course there is many more details but that&#039;s the basic idea. I do look forward to hearing some opinions/feedback on it, what do you think?</div>

 

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[Rawseed]

<div class="bbWrapper">How is it different from equity crowdfunding platforms or debt crowdfunding platforms?</div>

 

[Jan_K]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 54910" data-quote="Rawseed" data-source="post: 809962" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=809962" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-809962">Rawseed said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> How is it different from equity crowdfunding platforms or debt crowdfunding platforms? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Basicly, it is equite crowdfunding except then mostly for startups, the thing is the only platforms that offer this are completely outdated / dead in the Netherlands (which is the country I&#039;ll be focussing on when we start).</div>

 

[Rawseed]

<div class="bbWrapper">Are they dead because the entrepreneur(s) didn&#039;t execute or because your market didn&#039;t want it?</div>

 

[Jan_K]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 54910" data-quote="Rawseed" data-source="post: 809968" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=809968" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-809968">Rawseed said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Are they dead because the entrepreneur(s) didn&#039;t execute or because your market didn&#039;t want it? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> What I think is because the entrepreneurs didn&#039;t execute it well, there&#039;s so many people wanting to start a company but just don&#039;t have the connections for their financial needs and when the bank doesn&#039;t lend you a cent you&#039;re kind of on your own.<br /> <br /> I have found English websites doing somthing similar however when a company needs $500,000 or more I don&#039;t consider that a startup and it probatly scares most people off.</div>

 

[Rawseed]

<div class="bbWrapper">Are there debt crowdfunding sites in the Netherlands?</div>

 

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[ZCP]

<div class="bbWrapper">what research did you do? how extensive?<br /> <br /> what would the MVP for this look like? how do you get that built and get it in front of people.<br /> <br /> you sound like one of those people that &#039;wants to build the next facebook for dogs and can just SEE it in their head. they just need a coder to do it all for them in return for 1% of the tens of dollars they will make!!&#039;<br /> <br /> prove me wrong. what do you have put together?</div>

 

[LittleWolfie]

<div class="bbWrapper">So Dutch angelist?<br /> <br /> <a href="https://angel.co" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">https://angel.co</a> › netherlands › inve...<br /> Netherlands Angel Investors <br /> <br /> Well there are investors,in NL and startups in NL. So how many of them have you spoken to?</div>

 

[Jan_K]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 54910" data-quote="Rawseed" data-source="post: 809977" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=809977" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-809977">Rawseed said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Are there debt crowdfunding sites in the Netherlands? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Yes but again not user friendly and/or have extremely bad reviews online.</div>

 

[Jan_K]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 4470" data-quote="ZCP" data-source="post: 809982" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=809982" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-809982">ZCP said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> what research did you do? how extensive?<br /> <br /> what would the MVP for this look like? how do you get that built and get it in front of people.<br /> <br /> you sound like one of those people that &#039;wants to build the next facebook for dogs and can just SEE it in their head. they just need a coder to do it all for them in return for 1% of the tens of dollars they will make!!&#039;<br /> <br /> prove me wrong. what do you have put together? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Like I said so far it&#039;s jut the basic idea, are you saying I think too big for someone that wants to start his first business?</div>

 

[Rawseed]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 71543" data-quote="Jan_K" data-source="post: 809972" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=809972" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-809972">Jan_K said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> What I think is because the entrepreneurs didn&#039;t execute it well, there&#039;s so many people wanting to start a company but just don&#039;t have the connections for their financial needs and when the bank doesn&#039;t lend you a cent you&#039;re kind of on your own.<br /> <br /> I have found English websites doing somthing similar however when a company needs $500,000 or more I don&#039;t consider that a startup and it probatly scares most people off. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote> <blockquote data-attributes="member: 71543" data-quote="Jan_K" data-source="post: 809989" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=809989" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-809989">Jan_K said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Yes but again not user friendly and/or have extremely bad reviews online. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> So, you can start an equity-based or debt-based crowdfunding platform with a better user experience and better marketing.<br /> <br /> As <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/4470/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="4470" data-username="@ZCP">@ZCP</a> mentioned, launch the MVP and validate.</div>

 

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[Kid]

<div class="bbWrapper">Learn about lead page without product.<br /> <br /> Describe ,on it, your advantages and drive traffic to it.<br /> <br /> See how much people are interested before you spend cash, time or effort.</div>

 

[ZCP]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 71543" data-quote="Jan_K" data-source="post: 809992" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=809992" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-809992">Jan_K said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Like I said so far it&#039;s jut the basic idea, are you saying I think too big for someone that wants to start his first business? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>hang some meat on it and see if it echos. get it to fail as fast as possible. take action. now.</div>

 

[Jan_K]

<div class="bbWrapper">Right, created this thread for honest advise, and honest advise I&#039;ve received.<br /> <br /> Cheers for that everyone! I&#039;m going to continue my research and test out some stuff keeping your tips and replies in mind.<br /> <br /> If possible, the thread can be closed. Once again thank you for the feedback!</div>