How Companies Get on Republic 📇

[Republic Weekly] Republic Insider October 23, 2019 5,000+ That’s the average number of startups we connect with each year. We’re talking phone calls, in-person meetings, conferences, backyard barbecues/networking events, and more. Yet as much as we’d like to, we can’t feature every startup. After all, we wouldn’t feature a company that we ourselves wouldn't consider investing in — and we constructively do through our securities commission! Here’s how a company lands on Republic: Step One: Conversations Startups apply to raise with us all the time, and we personally evaluate every single one of them. Deals come from our awesome team members, venture capital and investor partners, and other industry leaders, all making introductions and recommendations that lead to startups starting the “talking” phase of their Republic journey. Step Two: Due Diligence Our ace due diligence team evaluates revenue growth, looks for irregularities, and independently researches startups based on the following factors: - Traction: What kind of growth has the company seen? Are other investors involved? - Business model: How does the startup make money? - Market: What advantages do they have over competitors? - Technology: How is technology used to solve the problem? - Team: Does the team have smart, visionary founders, a good team, and experienced advisors? - Fact-checking: Is the information presented in their pitch true? - Terms: Is the valuation cap and other terms appropriate given the startup’s current stage and traction? - Runway: Does the startup have enough runway to survive without the Republic campaign? - Eligibility: Does the startup meet the legal criteria for a regulated crowdfunding offering? Step Three: Selection After doing our due diligence, we decide on whether to offer a startup the chance to raise on Republic. We then help the startup prepare all the necessary paperwork to launch a campaign. If you're a founder looking to raise on Republic, [head here]( to schedule your first conversation with our team. If you're an investor, check out the current startups raising on Republic to find your next investment opportunity. [Invest in startups]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The Winners of the Note Challenge The Note Challenge is over. Thanks to all who participated and earned notes over the last few weeks. We're pleased to announce that Jose Ignacio Hansn del Moral, our First Place winner of the challenge, is going home with a brand-new iPhone 11 Pro, a Republic swag bag, and 100 more Notes. Thomas Moses, who placed Second, will receive a brand-new Apple Watch, a swag bag, and 30 Notes. Palmer Wetzel, our Third Place winner, will receive new AirPods, a swag bag, and 10 Notes. Head over to [republic.co/earn]( today to learn how you can start earning Notes and getting sweet perks. [Start earning Notes]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Eric Quick, The Town Kitchen Eric is all about building new companies with great teams, but his special sauce is with purpose-driven businesses. With the Town Kitchen, he links the day-to-day operations of the company with making meaningful social changes. Learn how Eric balances the demands and pressures of the job with his commitment to serve his community in this week's Startup Superhero post. [Read Eric's story]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Catharine Dockery at Founders + Funders Catharine Dockery is taking the VC world by storm with Vice Ventures, an unorthodox seed-stage venture capital fund focused on uniting visionary and conscientious founders challenging the norm. Hear more about Catharine's journey as an under-30, first-time GP that's raised $25 million at Founders + Funders on Nov. 8 in NYC. Join us as visionary, diverse founders connect with funders seeking to change the game. Apply now at [foundersandfunders.co]( and use code sheworx20 for an exclusive discount. [Apply now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Next Wednesday, the 30th, Republic is coming together at BitTemple's blockchain co-working space for a panel discussion. Join members of Republic Labs, BitTemple, Monday Capital, and Pantera Capital for an evening on all things crypto, Get your questions answered about the future of finance, and enjoy complimentary refreshments and food. Attendance is free, though requires an RSVP [on Eventbrite](. 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Introducing: Profiles Profiles is a way for students to...]( [WeLivv]( [WeLivv: Progress on Key Objectives]( [This week, I wanted to focus specifically on our top priorities related to positioning the company for its institutional...]( [Citiesense]( [Citiesense at the International Downtowns Association Annual Conference]( [Citiesense will join several of the NYC downtown organizations, as well as our new clients from Downtown Kalamazoo, MI at the...]( [DoraHacks]( [DoraHacks: This Week on “Keeping up with the Hackers”]( [From all of us at DoraHacks, Thank You!!! The campaign is now at 161% of minimal funding goal raised! We really appreciate...]( Like this newsletter? Forward it to a friend. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Republic]( On Republic anyone can invest in promising early-stage startups Crowdfunding investments can result in total loss, and may be impossible to resell. 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