Connect local investors with small businesses for measurable community growth
Local Impact Crowdfund is a B2B community investment platform that enables accredited local investors to provide debt or equity funding to vetted small businesses. We handle deal structuring, regulatory compliance, investor relations, and due diligence, charging a success fee on funded campaigns. The business operates both online and through a physical office to build personal relationships and trust. The founder must possess software development skills to oversee our custom platform, deep financial expertise to navigate securities laws, and strong sales acumen to onboard businesses and investors. With a $25k+ budget, we will develop a secure digital platform, secure legal counsel for SEC compliance, and launch a pilot with local chambers of commerce. Full-time management ensures daily operations, investor communication, and continuous business development. Our revenue comes from 6% placement fees and optional premium listings, targeting 20+ funded campaigns in year one.
Rising interest in local investing and the post-pandemic small business recovery drive demand for transparent, community-focused funding alternatives as traditional lending tightens.
Conduct a survey of 30 local small business owners to validate funding needs and interest in an equity/debt platform.
Local small business owners seeking capital and local investors seeking community impact
Revenue is generated via a 6% success fee on total funds raised per campaign, plus a monthly subscription for advanced business profiles. Customer acquisition cost is low through chamber partnerships and local networking; lifetime value is high from repeat fundraises and investor referrals, with an average campaign value of $100k.
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