A new crowdfunding platform called CampusStarter aims to connect students entrepreneurs with investors who can pump both money and time into the students’ start-up ideas. Founder Tom Coke says: “…Entrepreneurship is becoming way more popular… what we’re trying to do is give the students an opportunity to raise a little bit of real money, market their product and tap into the alumni base (for investment)…” The idea behind CampusStartter, which launched in February, is that it will allow students to get involved directly by offering them access to mentors or investors. According to Coke, the platform aims to build relationships with 250 American colleges and universities by the end of this year.
A new crowdfunding platform called CampusStarter aims to connect students entrepreneurs with investors who can pump both money and time into the students’ start-up ideas. Founder Tom Coke says: “…Entrepreneurship is becoming way more popular… what we’re trying to do is give the students an opportunity to raise a little bit of real money, market their product and tap into the alumni base (for investment)…” The platform lists campaigns for free and generates revenue by charging 4% on successful capital raises. According to Coke, the platform aims to build relationships with 250 American colleges and universities by the end of this year.