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π On July 6th something is happening...
The Security Token Market crowdfund goes live July 6th!
The Security Token Market crowdfund is launching in nine days on... July 6th!
In the Miami area?
Come celebrate the launch of our crowdfund at Marlins Park on Friday, July 15th!
π JULY 6TH is the date we go live!
What's the most valuable asset a firm can have?
It's not capital.
It's not human capital either.
It's community.
When all else fails and you are out of resources, but still have a strong community supporting you - you'll make it!
When you really break it down, a community consists of two key concepts:
A group of people that share the same or similar core beliefs.
Being a part of something bigger than yourself.
A community can represent many things.
It can be a fan base, a university, a company - you name it!
Not too long ago, the WallStreetBets community seemed to have a stronghold on the financial markets.
That's because they did!
A community of around 10 million retail investors came together with one common goal - to take back the power and greed away from the institutional investors or βthe suits.β
And oh boy did they make head-way and shake some of the traditional institutions.
The point I am trying to make is - if you have a strong enough purpose and community behind your mission, there are no limits to what you can achieve.
We at Security Token Market (STM) have been cultivating a community with a similar purpose...
To democratize access to the quantitative and qualitative data of security tokens.
Real quick, let's take a look at the current state of the capital markets:
Important note: Before a company can trade on a public exchange like the NYSE, it has to IPO. Before it IPOs, the company is a privately-owned company (with many restrictions on who can invest).
Investment example: Facebook
Privately-owned: Exclusive to accredited investors & institutions
Facebook was founded in 2004.
Raised approximately $2B in private funding from companies like Goldman Sachs, Founders Fund, Microsoft, Artis Ventures, and many other institutions and accredited investors like Peter Thiel.
Publicly-owned: Open to all investors
IPO'd on May 18th, 2012 at a valuation of $100B!
Comparison Results:
Investors who had the opportunity to invest in the private-rounds cashed out big!
Investors who got in after the IPO - have experienced minuscule returns in proportion to the pre-IPO investors.
Do you see the issue here?
Okay, I know this is fascinating, but let's bring that creepy nodding back a notch.
Much better!
The good news is there's a new era of the capital markets emerging.
That's where STM comes in.
Over the past 4 years, through consistency, diligence, and getting into the weeds - STM has emerged as a trusted source of security token data and media!
We want our community to feel confident at all times.
That's why we have officially concluded our Test The Waters fundraising campaign to develop a revamped data and media platform for our community to leverage!
It depends on you, our community!π΄
Are you with us?
More than 1,200 people from 20 countries have pledged $6.5M+ to invest!
Complete your Securitize ID profile to be ready when we launch on July 6th.
Look out for crowdfund-related content throughout the week including a live Webinar with Securitize!
Everything in this report is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this report should be taken as financial advice or as an inducement to purchase or sell any security. Nothing in this market report should be used as legal advice. Always do your own research before making any decisions regarding financial transactions of securities.
Disclosures:
β’ No money or other consideration is being solicited, and if sent in response, will not be accepted;
β’ No offer to buy the securities can be accepted and no part of the purchase price can be received until the offering statement is filed and only through the platform of an intermediary (funding portal or broker-dealer); and
β’ A personβs indication of interest includes no obligation or commitment of any kind.
Crowdfunded securities are generally offered by early-stage companies and investors should be prepared to lose some or all of their investment. Investors should read all of the risks and disclosures prior to making any investment decisions.