First Mover Advantage: How Dacxi Chain is Shaping the Future of Global Equity Crowdfunding
Imagine standing at the dawn of the internet age, and being given the chance to invest in Amazon or Google. It’s the kind of ‘what if’ we all dream of. Back then, the digital landscape was full of potential, but only a select few would ultimately shape it. As the first movers in their respective industries, behemoths like Microsoft and Facebook had an invaluable edge on their competition. And in the world of equity crowdfunding, the first mover to watch is Dacxi Chain.
Dacxi Chain is the innovative technology behind the world’s first global equity crowdfunding network. Dacxi Chain’s unique positioning in the equity crowdfunding (ECF) landscape puts it light-years ahead of any would-be competitors. But what exactly is ‘first-mover advantage’, and why is it putting Dacxi Chain’s potential on-par with some of the early internet’s biggest success stories? Read on to find out.
What is ‘First Mover Advantage?
First-mover advantage is the competitive edge gained by a company that’s the first to enter a new market or industry. But it means so much more than being first. It also means a unique set of benefits that can make or break a company, and create huge barriers to entry for future competitors. First-mover benefits include:
- Setting the terms; first movers get to define the rules and establish the standards by which all future entrants will be judged.
- Gaining strong customer loyalty; people always remember who came first, especially if they offer a high-quality solution.
- Learning from longer-term experience; every transaction, user interaction, and partner collaboration is a data point that can be harnessed to better meet customer needs.
Infamous ‘First Mover Advantage’ Examples
From Uber, to Apple, to Ebay, numerous first movers have become household names – infamous for revolutionizing their respective industries. Here’s a deeper dive into two of the world’s biggest movers and shakers.
Amazon: The Colossus of E-Commerce
Amazon began selling books in 1994, when e-Commerce was still in its infancy. It quickly diversified – selling thousands of different products, and introducing innovations like customer reviews and one-click purchasing. It set industry benchmarks around return policies, delivery speeds, and user interface. Today, Amazon is one of the biggest and most powerful companies in the world.
Facebook: Changing the Face of Social Interaction
Facebook may not have been the very first social network, but it was the first to get it “right”. Launched in 2004, it quickly outpaced then-competitors like MySpace and Friendster by offering a cleaner interface, more user-friendly features, and better privacy settings. Its loyal following turned it from a novelty website into a fundamental part of modern social infrastructure.
Dacxi Chain’s Unique First-Mover Position
Dacxi Chain is building the world’s first decentralized global network for ECF platforms. Like Facebook and Amazon before it, Dacxi Chain is a true pioneer. It’s paving the way for an entirely new sub-sector within the ECF landscape. Here’s how.
- We’re building a network
Today, most of the world’s diverse crowdfunding platforms operate in regional silos. Many are hog-tied by complex regulatory red tape that holds them back from taking their deals – and their business – global. Dacxi Chain changes that forever, by creating the infrastructure needed to seamlessly connect crowdfunding platforms around the world into a singular network. When they join, each crowdfunding platform gains immediate access to the audience of other eCF platforms in the network that shares their deal. This exponentially grows their investor pool – and brings their entrepreneurs (and investors) an unprecedented level of opportunity.
- We’re innovating the technology
For many crowdfunding platforms hoping to take their business global, the regulations and red tape involved with cross border investments is an insurmountable barrier. Dacxi Chain is the first ever to provide a bespoke solution. Harnessing the power of blockchain, we’ve built the tools and technology that crowdfunding platforms need to facilitate fast, seamless, and secure cross-border investments. So they can finally reach an international scale, and unleash new levels of global innovation.
Barriers to Entry: A Steep Mountain for Competitors
Being the first to create the network and technology required to take crowdfunding platforms global hasn’t just given us a head start. It has erected significant barriers to entry for any would-be competitors.
Dacxi Chain’s innovations cannot be replicated overnight. Setting up a decentralized network that connects multiple – often legally complex – ECF platforms involves substantial resources. From technology development to legal compliance, from partnership building to market education. Not to mention the associated costs and risks – which are far from trivial. Compared to Dacxi Chain’s current position, potential competitors’ starting line is already miles behind.
And while competitors are busy navigating the initial stages of development, Dacxi Chain will be busy amassing even more data, optimizing algorithms, entering new partnerships, and creating even more distance between us and our nearest competitor.
Maintaining the Lead: The High Scalability of Dacxi Chain’s Model
Being a first mover isn’t a ‘one and done’ job. Maintaining your lead takes constant innovation, evolution, and growth. That’s why Amazon has expanded into drone delivery and AI assistance. And why Facebook continues to acquire potential competitors, like Instagram and WhatsApp.
It’s also what Dacxi Chain aims to do in the ECF industry. By setting the industry standards, continually innovating, and fostering exponential growth, we intend not just to lead the market but to dominate it.
Compound Growth
Every new ECF platform that joins the Dacxi Chain network adds exponential value. They add to our user base, multiply the number of available deals, broaden the investor base, and ramp up the investment capital flowing through our network. This isn’t linear growth; it’s exponential.
Creating a Network Effect
The ‘network effect’ is an economic concept that describes how a product or service becomes more valuable as more people use it. As Dacxi Chain’s network grows, each new ECF platform, investor, and deal becomes a magnet – attracting more platforms, more investors, and more deals. This creates a self-reinforcing loop of value and growth that makes Dacxi Chain not just a service provider, but the nucleus of an evolving, dynamic marketplace.
Highly Efficient Scalability
For most business models, scaling involves cumbersome customization and a piecemeal approach. Dacxi Chain is different. Our onboarding process is simple, smooth, and efficient. Our standardized APIs allow any licensed ECF platform to seamlessly integrate into the Dacxi Chain network. So we can onboard new platforms – and grow – at an exponential rate.
Cost-Effective Onboarding
Because no additional or customized tech is required, bringing new partners to the Dacxi Chain network involves minimal costs. Every partner utilizes the same set of Dacxi Chain APIs, eliminating the need for separate systems or interfaces. This means Dacxi Chain’s business model is highly scalable, and promises high net profit margins. However high we scale, the cost of adding new partners remains low – while our potential revenue grows.
High-Growth Revenue Model
Dacxi Chain generates revenue via claiming a small percentage of all funds raised via the network. As the network grows – and the wider ECF industry grows – Dacxi Chain’s revenue grows with it.
The Enormous Market Opportunity
Dacxi Chain’s first mover advantage and highly scalable model make it a formidable player in the Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) industry. But what does the industry itself look like? Just how big is the pie that Dacxi Chain is set to gain a majority share of?
The Growing ECF Market: A Sea of Possibilities
The ECF market has already matured into a robust industry, estimated at USD $2 billion as of 2023. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. While Grand View Research originally projected the market to grow to USD $5.5 billion by 2030, Forbes has now estimated it to potentially surge to an astounding $150 billion by the same year. And given the industry’s globalization and the accelerative effect of technologies like Dacxi Chain, it could balloon into a $500 billion marketplace.
The Dacxi Chain Effect
Participating in a large market is one thing. Acting as a catalyst for that market’s growth is another. Dacxi Chain’s innovative approach will have a significant impact on the wider industry – enabling existing ECF platforms to drastically expand their deal flow, investor base, and revenues. By harnessing the power of the network, Dacxi Chain is set to take the ECF industry to a whole new level.
Dacxi Chain is a paradigm shift in the making
For Dacxi Chain, ‘first-mover advantage’ isn’t just a business buzzword. It’s our strategic edge. We have a monumental head start that would take colossal resources, and years – if not decades – for any competitor to replicate.
From our high scalability, to our network effect, to our operational efficiency and compounding growth. In this soon-to-be half-trillion-dollar market, our strategically bulletproof business model has us setting – and maintaining – our lead.
Don’t just read about the future…shape it
Whether you’re an investor looking for the next big thing, an ECF platform interested in exponential growth, or a visionary excited about the future of global finance, now is the time to join us.
To learn more about our technology, meet our seasoned and highly skilled leadership team, explore our financials, and more, visit our website. Better yet, join the Dacxi Chain network. And let’s build the future of equity crowdfunding, together.
Dacxi Chain: Pioneering the Future of Investing
Dacxi Chain: Pioneering the Future of Investing
In this episode, Andy Pickering and Ian Lowe delve into Dacxi Chain’s advancements and its commitment to democratize investments in growth companies. Ian highlights the importance of Dacxi Chain crowdfunding for itself as a testament to its platform’s capability. The duo sheds light on pivotal partnerships with Equitise, Snowball Effect, and Angels Den, underlining the synergy over rivalry. Dacxi Chain’s vision is to interconnect crowdfunding platforms, broadening avenues for investors without added overheads, resonating with top CEOs. Ian emphasizes the significance of Dacxi Coin and its potential value growth in tandem with the platform’s expansion.
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Andy Pickering – Host
Welcome to Unleashed with the Dacxi Chain, a Dacxi podcast where we learn all about the Dacxi Chain and the incredible opportunities it unlocks. Great show lined up today. Are you ready to invest in the future of investing? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s get into it. Since our last podcast, folks, a lot has happened in the world of the Dacxi Chain. We’ve had the announcement of the first deal go through and to everyone’s surprise, the first deal is Dacxi Chain, and I say that this was a surprise, but it also makes a great deal of sense. We’ll go over that today.
We’ve also learned who Dacxi Chain’s first three partner crowdfunding platforms are going to be. That is Equitise in Australia, Snowball Effect in New Zealand, and now Angels Den in Europe. We’ll learn all about that today as well. To do this we are, of course, joined again by Dacxi Chain CEO, Mr. Ian Lowe. Hello, Ian.
Ian Lowe – Guest
How are you, Andy?
Andy Pickering – Host
I’m very well. So well, Ian, that I think we’ll just get straight into the good stuff. But for new listeners, can you briefly please explain the Dacxi Chain vision at a very high level?
Ian Lowe – Guest
Yeah, I’d be glad to. So the vision is very simple. We see a future where everyday investors have access to privately held growth companies that are looking for investment so they can grow their businesses. And we see that future becoming so significant that it really redraws the lines of the innovation economy. So if we look at equity crowdfunding today, which is what we’re talking about, that is everyday investors having access to high-growth return investment opportunities. That represents less than 1% of the venture economy, and that is all of the money that’s put into growth businesses around the world. So less than 1% and our vision is a future where it’s a very significant percentage and potentially even the majority of investment that flows through to high growth companies is coming through from that crowd of everyday investors.
Andy Pickering – Host
I mentioned, Ian, that last month in a surprise twist, you announced that the first Dacxi Chain deal is a deal to effectively crowdfund the Dacxi Chain platform itself. I was watching the webinar along with the rest of the Dacxi Chain community. And when you made this announcement, the chat box was popping off with messages left and right, as the community reacted to the announcement. What I was impressed by, Ian, is the support and positivity from the community as you explained the thinking behind the decision. But I think it’d be useful again for the benefit of the community, and new listeners, to hear it again. Why is the first deal Dacxi? What motivated the decision to crowdfund Dacxi?
Ian Lowe – Guest
Look, it’s a good question and I’ve spent a little bit of time helping people understand how we reached this conclusion. So you can understand we’ve been thinking about and planning for the first deal that goes through this network of foundation partners, and I’ll talk about them more in a moment. This first deal that goes through our network of foundation partners, what is that first deal going to be? And we looked at this from a couple of different angles, but perhaps the analogy that I can use is one that I’ve used previously that I think resonates. So it’s like we did the work and reached the conclusion that we can fly to the moon. So then we went out and we built a spaceship to be able to achieve that.
So who’s going to jump in the spaceship and do the first mission? Who’s going to do that? And we thought it was just really sensible and in many ways appropriate that the first company to raise funds through this technology that we’ve created is ourselves, put ourselves in the pilot seat on the first mission, if you like. There are likely going to be some rough edges on the first deal and possibly the first couple of deals, right? This has never been done before. We are pioneering this. It’s our vision. We have gone out and built the technology. It’s taken a long period of time, certainly longer than many of us expected, but there’s going to be some rough edges.
And so we looked at this and we thought, look, if we can actually participate not just as the technology provider, but as the issuer that is actually raising the capital as well, it gives us another perspective on what the technology is doing and ways that we believe we can improve the functionality within the technology in the future. So it accelerates our understanding of the types of things that would improve this experience for the partners, for the investors, and for the early-stage business that is looking for funding. So when we look at that in combination with this slightly more philosophical view of saying, we’ve built the spaceship, let’s make sure that we’re the ones that are flying the first mission.
For us, it became a sensible decision to put ourselves in the frame and put ourselves on the line and say, right, we’re going to do the first capital raising for ourselves through this network that we’ve created.
Andy Pickering – Host
Yeah, got it, I love the spaceship analogy. And I think you used a term during the webinar, eating your own dog food, right? So it’s a common saying, it’s a bit of a funny one, but I think what you mean is it’s all about making sure that we understand where those rough edges lie so that you can refine the process and ensure the robustness of the platform. And so it makes sense for Dacxi to be the first deal.
Ian Lowe – Guest
It does. And look, I’ve been doing this kind of thing for 25 years, that is building and managing global technology companies and I’ve learned this lesson a long time ago, which is that it takes multiple iterations, it takes longer than you’d like. You need to have high quality relationships with all of the critical partners and you’re not going to build Rome in a day. And so we’ve got a very clearly staged rollout of the end game, so that we’re lowering our risk, but also making sure that we’re taking our partners on a journey with us. So this is a business opportunity that’s critically reliant on our partners and their participation and their understanding of the vision.
And I think we’ve been relentlessly honest with them about this being a staged process rather than an all singing, all dancing solution that’s just suddenly available tomorrow, whereas yesterday it didn’t exist. It simply doesn’t work that way. So this is absolutely the right approach for everybody, not just for Dacxi Chain.
Andy Pickering – Host
Yes, I very much agree. So you’ve mentioned those partnerships, Equitise in Australia, Snowball Effect in New Zealand, and now the new platform partner, Angels Den in Europe. What’s interesting about these partnerships, Ian, and look, you can speak to this, but it’s a unique position that Dacxi Chain is forging in the equity crowdfunding space. And when we use the term partners, it means that all these other equity crowdfunding platforms around the world, they’re not really in competition at all with Dacxi Chain. They really are partners and they have everything to gain from working with Dacxi Chain and it brings a lot more people to the table all around the world. I’d like to hear your thoughts on this.
Ian Lowe – Guest
I’d be pleased to. So let me talk about the three foundation partners that we’ve mentioned and then talk about the partnership dynamic more generally. So I’ve personally spoken to a number of equity crowdfunding platform providers but we always wanted to very carefully select a small number of foundation partners. We didn’t want to open that opportunity up to all of the equity crowdfunding platforms that we’ve spoken to. So over a period of some time now, we’ve gone out and validated the vision, validated the key principles embodied in the technology that is the instrument to globalize equity crowdfunding. And we’ve done all that validation work. But what we were looking for was a particular type of equity crowdfunding partner. And they needed to meet some strict criteria.
And I won’t go through that in detail, but essentially they needed to be established with a good market reputation, and a good number of deals under their belt of various sizes, not just small and not just large. And they needed to be committed to this idea of innovating, doing things a bit differently, and finding new ways to get great outcomes. So there was a criteria that we set for ourselves and we identified that we also ideally wanted a minimum of two different geographies for the first deal as a really important proof point. And we looked at them, we thought, look, ideally we’d be able to have a sort of a triangulation of geographies. We’d have three. So we set about very carefully approaching and talking to a very small number of potential partners. And we call these our foundation partners.
So they’re different from the next wave of partners who will come in to join a network that already exists, with a technology that’s already proven, with real investors and a real deal and a real outcome. Okay, but the foundation partners, it’s a slightly different conversation, it’s the same philosophical framework, it’s the same technical discussion, but it’s really about saying you have a seat at our table to help us test some of the thinking, to help us scrutinize what the technology is doing. And it’s a much more collaborative, as you would expect, a much more collaborative dynamic. So we were very lucky to be able to secure those three partners. They’re outstanding organizations, they’re run by outstanding people.
I’ve had the good fortune to communicate very closely and more frequently as we go with each of their CEOs and they’re very high quality people. So we’re super excited about that part of where we are today. But just in terms of going out and talking to potential partners more generally, I think there’s a couple of really important points and you touched on one of them, which is that Dacxi Chain is a non disruptive proposition. Okay? In the world of innovation, there’s a lot of hoopla and a lot of song and dance made around this idea of disruption. And really what that refers to is a well established and probably very mature industry that’s already huge and has massive market share either in its own right or as part of a broader ecosystem.
And the market share that’s enjoyed by the dominant players in that industry or that sector is equally very well established, okay? And then of course, somebody comes in to blow all that up and come up with a new model or a new approach and that’s called disruption. And there are investors, including venture capitalists or VCs, but also private equity, because you’re dealing with larger, more mature businesses who find that concept of disruption enormously attractive because it’s a whole new approach to an established market. Equity crowdfunding is at a very different stage. It’s still finding its feet and so it’s growing. And it’s growing consistently over the last few years. And that growth is accelerating, particularly if we look at it in aggregate over a five-year block. It’s accelerating, but it still remains a reasonably nascent industry.
And by nascent we simply mean it’s still relatively new. The size of the crowds that are investing through the different platforms that are established around the world is still not in the hundreds and hundreds of thousands. It’s in the thousands or the tens of thousands typically. And there is not a dominant market share that’s enjoyed across any number of multiple markets by one or two or three players. There are some larger players in key markets than others, but it’s still a fragmented space. So we come into this market with a mindset that says, look, this is not about disruption. We’re not disrupting a whole bunch of really mature businesses that have dominant market share. Our job is to empower that industry to thrive. We’re not in competition with them. It’s quite the opposite.
Our role is to empower them to thrive. And the way that we do that through Dacxi Chain is very simply we create this network effect by allowing licensed equity crowdfunding platforms that already exist today to plug into our infrastructure, share deals not just with their own crowd on their own platform, but to share those deals, those investing opportunities with the crowds on all of the other platforms that are plugged into our infrastructure. And by virtue of doing that, we go from being a local proposition to becoming a global proposition, but with this really important dimension called decentralization. And what that means is people do not come to Dacxi Chain to see those deals. That catalog of global deals is now being made available on every local platform that is plugged into our infrastructure.
So we are taking global equity crowdfunding, local equity crowdfunding at the local market level and we are empowering them to become global by publishing a global catalog of investment opportunities sourced from other partners in our network. At the same time we’re empowering their deals to be seen by crowds on other platforms to reshape the size of the investment or capital that’s available through our network. Once you get to that kind of conversation with a potential partner, the conversation very quickly turns. You know, and I’ve heard the expression so many times from the companies that we’ve spoken to, “this is a no brainer, Ian.” So what’s the catch? Do we have to write you a big check? How do we get involved? And the answer to that is, look, there is no catch. You don’t pay for access.
You don’t pay us a monthly fee. There is no subscription cost, there is no licensing fee. You don’t pay support fees. It’s completely frictionless to plug into the infrastructure. We take a small fee only when deals are submitted and deals are funded. Okay? So in other words, everything is incremental upside. So if you’re a partner participating in Dacxi Chain, you suddenly have access to much more capital. And it’s only the capital that you can access through other platforms and the investment that’s raised through those other platforms that you pay this small fee to Dacxi Chain for. If you don’t generate that additional investment, you don’t pay anything. If you do generate additional investment, well, you might pay us a small fee, but not only is it a small fee, but it’s all on investment that you previously would never have had access to. Okay?
So it truly is a win-win, especially if you also think of the issuers who, by virtue of this, now have access to more capital and faster capital. But these are the sorts of things that get talked about when we’re first approaching, in our case, the foundation partners. And you can see it doesn’t take much to imagine that this is a very attractive proposition if you’re an equity crowdfunding platform because your business is almost entirely local. Local companies, local investors, and local regulations. And Dacxi Chain allows them to think and become global without actually having to reimagine and refund their business by going and setting up in multiple jurisdictions.
Andy Pickering – Host
Very, very well said, Ian. And look, listeners, that’s why it is important for you, depending on where you live, to take a look at one of these three initial partner platforms. I’ll put a link in the show notes, but if you’re based in New Zealand or Australia or Europe, you’ll be able to sign up and join one of these platforms and start to see the deals come through.
One of the terms that I’ve seen being used around the Dacxi Chain office, Ian, is the term “invest in the future of investing”, which I think is a brilliant tagline. It is simple, direct, and aspirational. Invest in the future of investing. That sounds pretty enticing to me and pretty well suited for Dacxi Chain?
Ian Lowe – Guest
Look, I think it really captures the spirit of what we’re doing here. There’s a couple of different ways to think about it. One is that we’re really democratizing investing for everyday investors, giving a much larger crowd access to many more investment opportunities and doing that in a distributed fashion by exposing that into the platforms that already exist all around the world. So that’s one way of looking at it. Investing in the future of investing is simply saying, we believe that equity crowdfunding is the mechanism that will redraw the lines of the global innovation economy. But it needs to become global. It needs genuine scale on the supply and demand sides.
And our infrastructure empowers today’s equity crowdfunding platforms to achieve that scale without having to go out and invest anything incrementally to grow the size of the opportunity for themselves. So investing in the future of investing, I think is a great way to capture all of those.
Andy Pickering – Host
I couldn’t agree more. Just briefly again on the founders, the CEOs, the people running those different platforms that we’ve talked about, Ian, so you said that they’re really excited by the promise and potential of where Dacxi Chain can take this global vision of equity crowdfunding. Are they surprised that Dacxi Chain has come out of nowhere with this incredible vision and of course the technology to back it up, to really unlock this potential global pool of innovators and investors link and it all up through these local platforms. It’s such an ambitious plan with huge global scope. No one’s ever tried anything like this before, but obviously the people that are running these existing platforms, they’re genuinely excited by the promise and potential of what Dacxi Chain can offer?
Ian Lowe – Guest
I don’t think there’s any question about that or they just simply wouldn’t be involved. And they see how this can directly benefit their own business, not just now, but in the future where we have a much larger ecosystem of supply companies looking for investment and demand investors looking for great companies to invest in. But look, this is a pretty high quality conversation with these equity crowdfunding platforms and it goes along the following lines, we explain the vision and we explain the underlying concept and what the technology does. And like I said earlier, well, it’s a no brainer, but wait a minute, what about this? And so we go, yeah, good question, and we answer that, well, what about the business model? And we’re able to articulate that. Well, what about the API frameworks you’re going to need to make this work?
Well, we can show them that it’s all fully documented. Oh, right, okay. What about the regulatory frameworks? Have you thought about that? Well, yes, we have and here again is how we manage that. So by the time you end up going through all of those things, we’re a really credible source of growth for these companies because they can see that we’ve thought about it and it’s taken a fair bit of time to actually go through all of that. Not just to think about it, but to consider different ways of solving lots of different problems and documenting all of that, going out and building prototypes and then getting to this minimum viable product that actually proves the whole concept. So by the time you get through the conversation, we’ve answered all of their headline questions.
I think that’s the point where universally we’ve seen equity crowdfunding platforms say, gosh, this is incredibly interesting and a completely different way for us to think about our own business in partnership with Dacxi Chain.
Andy Pickering – Host
Very much so. All right, so we’ve talked about these partner platforms, Ian, let’s just bring it back again to, I suppose the core proposition of equity crowdfunding. Just for the benefit of new listeners who are listening, perhaps for the benefit of potential investors or for perhaps people that are running small businesses or a little startup. They’re trying to do something new. They’ve got an innovative idea they’d like to try and bring to the market, but they need some funding, they need to get it off the ground. Again, just explain the advantages of equity crowdfunding from those perspectives, I suppose, both for the businesses one hand and the investors on the other. Those are the two groups, of course.
Ian Lowe – Guest
Yes, certainly. So look, let’s start with what we call the issuer. And the issuer just simply means the company that is looking to raise capital. And they’re called the issuer because they have to issue shares in their business in return for the capital they take from investors. So look, from their perspective, equity crowdfunding is fundamentally attractive for a few very important reasons. The first is that for most, but not all, but for most growth companies, it beats the alternative. Okay? And the alternative is going to venture capital and doing a deal with one very significant investor.
They’re very good at engaging with high growth companies that look really attractive and have a very bright future and getting terms that are really favorable to the venture capitalists. I mean, that’s what they do and they’re very good at it. So if you’re looking for a path to growth capital as an entrepreneur, VCs are a very proven source. But those deals are usually onerous for the entrepreneur. That’s the first thing. The second thing is that access to that capital is highly competitive. So because VCs represent the significant majority of investing that goes into early stage companies around the world today, they really have the sway, they have the control. So if you go to talk to a VC, you are talking their language in their time frame, on their terms by definition.
And equally, what we know is that VC capital, whilst there’s hundreds of firms around the world that are VCs, they all aggregate or roll up into a surprisingly small number of VCs that underpin the entire ecosystem. And these are in an even smaller number of geographies, right? There’s Silicon Valley, there’s New York. There’s one or two other locations in the US. But outside of that, there’s probably only three or four really well established geographies or cities that you need to be in to raise the capital from VCs in any kind of efficient or successful way. So it means that all of the innovation that’s going on in the world today, where they’re either not based in those locations or they don’t have ready access and easy access to those locations, makes it incredibly difficult logistically.
So there are all sorts of reasons why VC money is hard to get hold of. It’s a competitive dynamic where the VCs are talking to 100 different companies at one time, but then equally, the deals that they do are typically very onerous on the entrepreneur or the issuer. So this is where crowdfunding comes in. It says, well look, what about if we had, instead of one very large investor to give you the growth capital you need, what if we had lots and lots of really small investors? And for growth companies, this can appeal on a number of different levels.
First of all, they’re much more in control of the process, the actual capital raising process, it’s entirely borderless, so it’s done on a platform, which means that I don’t have to be in a certain city talking to certain people in order to get that deal done. It can all be done through a platform and I’m in control of the time frame to a very large extent. And also I might have a large community of customers or a large community of followers and I can actually get all of them involved in my equity crowdfunding round where they can demonstrate their support for the business by making a small investment. But the power lies in the number of the investors that participate, the size of the crowd.
So these are the reasons why equity crowdfunding is an attractive path to capital. And then the final one for the issuer, and this is a very important one, is only to the extent that it’s defendable and therefore attractive to the investor. They can argue the valuation okay, whereas the VCs, they’ll start by saying, well, what do you think the company’s worth? And then they’ll come up with a number that’s a fraction of that, and that’s sort of the discussion. Whereas as long as it’s defendable and as long as it remains an attractive investment opportunity in equity crowdfunding, the issuer can establish the valuation. So these are really important elements of what the entrepreneur is thinking about when it comes time to raise money.
Andy Pickering – Host
Yes. Great points there, Ian. Thank you for sharing those perspectives. Lots to think about. But as we start to finish off today’s episode, Ian, I think it’d be good also to talk about the Dacxi Coin itself, or specifically that part of the Dacxi Chain community who are Dacxi Chain holders. I know there’s always a lot of those people in the Telegram group, for example, and in the audience for webinars and in the audience for podcasts. So, yes, special mention to those people. I guess what I’m saying, Ian, is can we just draw a distinction between those people who are holders of Dacxi Coin or potentially even looking at a Dacxi Coin purchase, versus those people who are potentially considering an investment in the equity of the Dacxi Chain network through this first initial deal?
Ian Lowe – Guest
So it’s a really good question, a very important question. So let me start with a couple of things and then I’ll get to the answer to that question. So, first of all, Dacxi Coin is a purpose designed cryptocurrency as a transaction layer or a transaction currency that allows us to move investment from one platform to another around the world very quickly and very cheaply. Okay? So its primary use case is a transaction currency. And if you think about three foundation partners operating in three different currencies, that’s not overly complex, right? You’ve got a total of nine possible pairings. But when you start to imagine a future where we’re in 40, 50, 60, 100 countries with 50, 60, or 70 different currencies, then pairing every single conceivable currency to every other currency becomes an incredibly complicated proposition.
And so this is really what Dacxi Coin is purpose designed to achieve, which is to move investment from any market in any currency, from a crowd in that market to the market of the issuer who’s raising the money. And of course they need that capital to be available to them in their local fiat. So that’s what Dacxi Coin achieves. We can do that through crypto rails really quickly and really cheaply. And Dacxi Coin is that transaction currency. The way to think about, and just one other point on that, which is that as we build the network after this first deal, the first deal will give us the validation point we need to very quickly start to expand the network by signing up additional partners. Now, more partners means more deals. More deals means that more Dacxi Coin is being used because there is more investment being made.
And that’s what drives the medium to longer term value proposition for Dacxi Coin – it’s this increase in demand based on signing more partners to the network, which drives more deals. Okay, so this capital raising that we’re doing through our own network is actually really important because it creates an unambiguous proof point for the technology, for the network, and for the Dacxi Chain that allows us to rapidly expand the network, leveraging that proof point. And that in turn will drive demand for Dacxi Coin. This gets to your question around how investors should think about the distinction between owning Dacxi Coin and or participating in this equity crowdfunding round that we’ll do very shortly where they have the opportunity to acquire equity in Dacxi Chain, the business as opposed to owning Dacxi Coin.
Well, the first thing is that there should logically be a correlation in the increase of value in both Dacxi Coin and the shares of Dacxi Chain. As the Dacxi Chain business grows, it will be growing because of deal flow growth inside our network. And that in turn drives demand for the coin. But they are also two different things. So whilst we expect they will logically be correlated over a short to medium time frame versus a medium to longer time frame, that correlation at different points in time may be incredibly obvious or somewhat less obvious, and that will just depend on the growth trajectory of the underlying business itself. But what I would say is it’s really the health of the underlying business that reflects the demand for the Dacxi Coin. So it’s the underlying business and its growth that reflects or drives the demand for Dacxi Coin.
And so, like you would expect in any equity based investment, the way that I encourage people to think about it is twofold. First, owning shares is you’re less likely to have a really short term harvest in mind if you own shares, whereas if you own Dacxi Coin, that’s always going to be an option for you because it’s traded on multiple exchanges. Okay, so it’s a slightly longer investment time frame on the shares versus the coin, depending on your objectives.
The second thing is that because of this correlation, and because this is really the only equity crowdfunding deal we plan to offer, we’re not sitting here planning future equity crowdfunding rounds. This is it. So really what it means is if you already own Dacxi Coin and you’re looking for a way to give that Dacxi Coin the very best opportunity to grow in value, I would encourage you to take a very close look at participating, even in some small way in the Equity crowdfunding round that we’re doing. Because what a successful closing of that Equity Crowdfunding round achieves is an unambiguous validation of what we’re doing. That, in turn, allows us to accelerate the growth of the network, which will drive the value of the coin.
So there is a symbiotic relationship here, unquestionably, between owning the Equity and participating in this round for anyone that already holds the coin. So they are in some ways a little bit different. But I think this symbiosis, as I’ve explained it, also should encourage coin holders to think about participating in the Equity crowdfunding round.
Andy Pickering – Host
Yes, I think that’s an excellent way of explaining that. Thank you, Ian, I very much enjoyed that. I’m sure the listeners did as well. Just as we start to finish off, then, for people that are potentially interested in getting just a little piece of equity in the Dacxi Chain platform, how can they do that? What’s their best way forward?
Ian Lowe – Guest
Certainly. So, as you’ve already mentioned, we have foundation partners in Australia, in New Zealand and also now in the UK. The best way to get involved is to simply go to those platforms and register as a user. It’s a very simple process. It’s the same as registering on any kind of wealth platform or exchange platform. It only takes a few minutes. As a registered user, you then have access to all of the deals that flow through that Equity crowdfunding platform. And of course, one of those deals will very shortly be the Dacxi Chain. So it means that you’re in position, you’ll get access to all of the information that’s shared about the business, our projections for the future, a little bit more about the underlying technology, a little bit more about our partners. All of that’s going to be made available through these platforms.
And so if you’ve got any level of interest at all, we would encourage you now, not five minutes beforehand. Because the potential is for this round to be closed very quickly. There’s obviously a lot of interest. We would encourage people to now go to the platform that’s closest to them geographically or in their own market, register as a user, and then you’re in position to start seeing all of the information as it flows through.
Andy Pickering – Host
Simple as that, folks. So, look, if you are interested in investing in the future of investing, just point your browser in the direction of Equitise in Australia, Snowball Effect in New Zealand, and Angels Den in Europe. But as I say, folks, I’ll put links to those platforms in the show notes to this episode. So very easy to find. Man, it’s exciting to see all of this come together. Ian, thank you so much for coming on the show again and keeping us up to date. I’m sure we’ll speak again soon, but all the best for today. Thanks and bye for now.
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Dacxi Chain Announces Partnership with Angels Den Funding
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Dacxi Chain, the world’s first global equity crowdfunding network, is thrilled to announce its new strategic partnership with Angels Den Funding – the largest angel-led finance platform in Europe and the UK.
Powered by blockchain technology, Dacxi Chain connects the world’s numerous disparate crowdfunding platforms into a singular global network. The platform is committed to enhancing accessibility and transparency within the crowdfunding industry. In doing so, it aims to bring investment opportunities beyond the realm of the financial elite, and into the hands of everyday investors.
Angels Den Funding has built up a prestigious track record. The platform helps early-stage companies and SMEs efficiently and effectively connect with growth capital. Since its 2007 launch, Angels Den Funding has grown a trusted network of 20,000+ UHNWIs and investors, and maintains a remarkable 85% investment repeatability rate.
This collaboration with Angels Den marks another step forward in Dacxi Chain’s mission to democratise global equity crowdfunding. It represents the solidification of Dacxi Chain’s role as industry leader in the evolution of the crowdfunding space.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Angels Den Funding to our expanding network,” said Ian Lowe, CEO of Dacxi Chain. “Their well-established platform and remarkable success in connecting investors with high-growth businesses aligns perfectly with our mission. Together, we are creating a revolution in the equity crowdfunding arena.”
For more on Dacxi Chain and its partnership with Angels Den Funding, please visit [Dacxi Chain website link – https://dacxichain.com/ ] and [Angels Den Funding website link – https://www.angelsden.com
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About the Dacxi Chain
Dacxi Chain pioneers the evolution of crowdfunding, introducing the world’s inaugural global equity crowdfunding ecosystem. Harnessing blockchain, we unite diverse crowdfunding platforms, catalyzing an unprecedented connection between visionary entrepreneurs and discerning investors. In this decentralized arena, platforms thrive with amplified reach and scalability, while investors and entrepreneurs experience transparent, accelerated opportunities. A transformative shift in investment dynamics, Dacxi Chain stands unparalleled in its mission to democratize global investment.
For more information about Dacxi Chain and its operations visit dacxichain.com or connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Or contact [email protected]
Dacxi Chain Announces Landmark Global Crowdfunding Initiative
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Dacxi Chain, a groundbreaking force in the crowdfunding space, today announces the launch of its global platform, powered by cutting-edge blockchain technology. In a strategic move, Dacxi Chain will be the first deal to feature on its platform.
Prominent partners aligning with Dacxi Chain’s vision include Equitise from Australia, Snowball in New Zealand, and Angels Den a key player from the UK’s crowdfunding scene. This powerful alliance solidifies Dacxi Chain’s commitment to reshaping addressing investment accessibility and address growth challenges inherent in the crowdfunding sector.
Ian Lowe, CEO of Dacxi Chain, commented, “Our objective is clear: to catalyze a significant transformation in how crowdfunding operates. With Dacxi Chain, we offer a streamlined conduit for ventures and investors, enabling growth in an industry ripe for innovation.“
With the global crowdfunding market anticipated to exceed $150 billion by 2030, Dacxi Chain’s platform, bolstered by blockchain, stands ready to facilitate efficient cross-border transactions, maximising the sector’s potential.
As Dacxi Chain continues to expand its reach, its core commitment remains steadfast: to democratize investment opportunities and foster worldwide enterprise connectivity, positioning itself as the benchmark in crowdfunding evolution.
To explore Dacxi Chain’s distinctive approach to global crowdfunding, visit dacxichain.com.
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About the Dacxi Chain
Dacxi Chain pioneers the evolution of crowdfunding, introducing the world’s inaugural global equity crowdfunding ecosystem. Harnessing blockchain, we unite diverse crowdfunding platforms, catalyzing an unprecedented connection between visionary entrepreneurs and discerning investors. In this decentralized arena, platforms thrive with amplified reach and scalability, while investors and entrepreneurs experience transparent, accelerated opportunities. A transformative shift in investment dynamics, Dacxi Chain stands unparalleled in its mission to democratize global investment.
For more information about Dacxi Chain and its operations visit dacxichain.com or connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Or contact [email protected]
Breaking Boundaries with Dacxi Chain: A New Era in Cross-Border Investments
Bridging the Gap in a World Divided by Borders
In our modern era, we can watch a sunrise on one continent and witness its set on another, or stream a live concert in Paris from the comfort of New York. The marvels of technology make all this possible. Yet, strangely, the world of international finance and cross-border investments lags behind, ensnared in red tape and burdened by obsolete structures that hinder innovation and suppress a global financial marketplace.
This incongruity between technological marvels and stagnant financial barriers has created a significant challenge. This is where Dacxi Chain comes in—a groundbreaking concept designed to shatter these barriers rather than merely navigate around them. It’s more than a product; it’s a vision of a future where borders cease to be barriers, a place where the dream of global equity crowdfunding becomes reality.
The Challenge of Cross-Border Investment
The Dream of Global Reach
Investors around the world aspire to explore new horizons and invest across borders. But too often, this dream is clouded by complex and seemingly insurmountable challenges.
The Complex Web of International Finance
- Inefficiency: Time-consuming money transfers are an anachronism in today’s world, blocking opportunities and undermining trust.
- Costliness: Intermediaries inflate costs, particularly for smaller investors, turning opportunities into liabilities.
- Opacity: The complexity of international finance leads to confusion and mistrust.
- Exclusivity: Small investors are often left out, hampered by complications and expenses.
Together, these barriers stifle the flow of capital, suppress innovation, and dim the prospects of global investment.
Understanding The Cross-Border Investment Challenge
Navigating the Old Way
The traditional path to international investment resembles a confusing maze filled with obstacles and dead ends.
The Impact on the Industry
- Limited Opportunities: Many remain locked out of the global stage, unable to realize their potential.
- High Costs: Expenses pile up, deterring those who would benefit most from worldwide engagement.
- Lost Potential for Entrepreneurs: Visionary entrepreneurs find their dreams restricted by geography.
The time is ripe for a revolution. Dacxi Chain offers an innovative solution to unleash global potential.
The Dacxi Chain: Opening Doors to Global Investment
A New Dawn for Global Equity Crowdfunding
The Dacxi Chain’s emergence is a profound shift within the intricate world of international finance. It’s a transformation, a new beginning that promises to reshape the way the world approaches equity crowdfunding.
The Process: A Journey Across Borders
- Investor Initiation: An investor, situated in their home country, decides to make an investment in a foreign entity. They pay their local crowdfunding platform in their local currency.
- Local Crowdfunding Platform’s Role: The local crowdfunding company acts as the initial gateway for the investment. It collects the funds from the investor and prepares to send them through the Dacxi chain.
- Conversion into Dacxi Coin: The investment is then sent through the Dacxi chain, where it is converted into Dacxi coin. This transformation acts as an intermediary step, bridging the gap between different currencies. The use of the Dacxi coin ensures that the value of the funds is maintained and that the process is as efficient as possible.
- Conversion into Destination Currency: The Dacxi coin is then converted into the currency of the destination country. This ensures that the funds are accessible and usable in the country where the receiving crowdfunding company operates.
- Receiving Crowdfunding Company’s Role: The funds are received in the destination country by the local crowdfunding company. This entity plays a crucial role in funnelling the investment to its final target.
- Deposit with the Issuing Company: The final step involves the receiving crowdfunding company depositing the funds with the issuing company that the investor has chosen to invest in. This completes the process, allowing the issuing company to utilize the investment according to their business needs.
Key Advantages and Benefits
- Simplicity: Despite the complexity of international fund transfers, this process simplifies it for the investor, who only needs to deal with their local currency and crowdfunding platform.
- Efficiency: The use of the Dacxi coin as a universal intermediary accelerates the transfer, ensuring that funds reach their destination promptly.
- Cost-Effectiveness: By streamlining the conversion process, costs can be minimized,making it an attractive option for both investors and businesses.
- Global Reach: This network connects investors and companies across different countries and currencies, providing unprecedented access to global investment opportunities.
The Impact and Future of Dacxi Chain
Transforming the Industry Landscape
- More Opportunities for Investors: From local to global, the options are limitless.
- Empowering Entrepreneurs: Worldwide funding for ideas that deserve to thrive.
- Scaling Crowdfunding Platforms: Break the local shackles; the world awaits.
The Future is Bright: $150 Billion and Beyond
Equity funding is projected to grow to unprecedented levels:
- Explosive Transaction Growth: Tens of billions of transactions, a new normal.
- Dacxi Coin’s Evolution: Integral to the process, its value and impact are set to soar.
The Societal Impact: Beyond Business
- Economic Growth: By fueling entrepreneurship, Dacxi Chain contributes to global economic vitality.
- Democratization of Finance: From Wall Street to Main Street, investing becomes an activity open to all.
A New Era Beckons
Dacxi Chain is more than a financial revolution; it’s a symbol of a new era that redefines global equity crowdfunding. It stands as a beacon of transformation, leading the world from exclusion to inclusion, from confusion to clarity. Whether you’re an investor, an entrepreneur, or simply a curious observer, the doors to the Dacxi Chain world are open, inviting you to join a movement shaping the future. The new era awaits, and the choice is yours.
A Deep Dive into Dacxi's Revolutionary Vision: Insights from Our Recent AMA with CEO Ian Lowe
The technological revolution is undeniably upon us, disrupting every conceivable sphere of human endeavour, with finance being no exception. In recent years, the finance world has witnessed a growing shift towards decentralisation, and spearheading this seismic change is Dacxi, an innovative, cutting-edge platform that’s committed to democratising the world of investment. Recently, Dacxi Chain hosted an AMA and I sat down with Ian Lowe, CEO, to delve into the heart of Dacxi’s ecosystem, the potential of its Dacxi Chain, the power of the Dacxi coin, and the vision behind its ongoing equity crowdfunding round.
Dacxi Chain: A Radical Shift Towards Decentralised Investment
The first topic of our detailed conversation centered around the disruptive potential of Dacxi Chain. Lowe passionately described it as a groundbreaking technology capable of reshaping the global investment paradigm. The Dacxi Chain’s fundamental purpose is to bridge the gap between growth companies seeking capital and retail investors looking for profitable opportunities. It achieves this by integrating various equity crowdfunding platforms into a decentralised network, thereby simplifying and democratising the investment process for all.
But what truly sets Dacxi Chain apart from traditional crowdfunding models? For starters, it dismisses the centralised framework, long seen as a hallmark of investment, in favor of a more inclusive, global approach. This shift towards decentralisation offers a plethora of benefits, including scalability, increased speed of transactions, and a quicker, more cost-effective route to market. Lowe was keen to emphasise that no competitors were currently offering anything similar, a testament to the unique proposition Dacxi Chain brings to the table.
Dacxi Coin: More Than Just a Transactional Currency
As the conversation moved towards Dacxi coin, Lowe discussed its integral role in the Dacxi ecosystem. He succinctly described it as a transactional currency, primarily used to facilitate efficient and low-cost investments on a global scale. However, he was quick to underscore that its utility extended far beyond this primary use case.
The Dacxi coin holds immense potential in a multitude of secondary use cases. It could potentially minimize transaction fees on the Dacxi blockchain, act as a facilitator for transactions on secondary markets, and even serve as a currency for investment purposes. The multifaceted utility of Dacxi coin epitomizes Dacxi’s comprehensive vision and its unwavering commitment to revolutionize the global finance landscape.
Equity Crowdfunding: A Testament to Dacxi’s Transparent Ethos
The equity crowdfunding round that Dacxi is currently spearheading served as another engaging topic during the AMA chat. Lowe explained that by choosing to raise capital via their network, Dacxi is essentially demonstrating the power and efficiency of their technology. This effort is also a shining example of Dacxi’s transparent ethos. Lowe revealed that they would be sharing critical information about the company, such as partner sign-ups, deals, and expansion strategies, through the equity crowdfunding offer document.
The democratic approach to fundraising and the exciting potential of Dacxi’s offering make this an intriguing opportunity for investors worldwide. Lowe further added that they weren’t just interested in raising capital; instead, they saw this as an opportunity to invite their community to become an active part of Dacxi’s growth journey.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Dacxi
As we delved into Dacxi’s future plans, Lowe shared that the company is keenly pursuing global expansion. He mentioned ongoing discussions with established platforms worldwide, hinting at a proactive approach to building strategic partnerships. This global vision certainly carries its share of challenges, but Lowe remains confident that their decentralised model provides the most efficient and scalable path to market.
The conversation also shed light on Dacxi’s commitment to regulatory compliance. Lowe was clear that Dacxi is dedicated to working within existing regulatory frameworks, which can vary significantly across regions. Navigating this complex web of global regulatory norms certainly adds a layer of complexity to Dacxi’s operations, but the company is undeterred, viewing it as an essential part of building a sustainable, long-term business. To listen to the full AMA conversation watch the video below.
Final Thoughts
Reflecting on our conversation, it’s evident that Dacxi is not just another player in the fintech space. With its ambitious plans, revolutionary technology, and a strong emphasis on transparency and community, it’s a company that’s rewriting the rules of global investment.
Under the strong leadership of Ian Lowe, Dacxi is demonstrating that it’s possible to combine innovation, inclusivity, and profitability in the often tumultuous world of finance. The potential of the Dacxi Chain, the multifaceted utility of the Dacxi coin, and the vision behind their equity crowdfunding round all converge to paint a picture of a bold, disruptive future for finance.
While the world watches in anticipation, one thing is for certain – Dacxi is not content to merely observe the future of investment. They’re shaping it, one transaction at a time. In a world that’s ripe for financial disruption, Dacxi offers a glimmer of what a truly democratic, decentralised global investment landscape might look like. It’s a vision that’s not just radical and bold, but one that could very well define the future of finance.
Pushing the Boundaries of Crowdfunding: The Crowdcube Story
In the dynamic and exciting world of startups, where dreams and innovation converge, there’s one story that continues to stand out from the crowd. And that’s the story of Crowdcube. Renowned as a trailblazer in the equity crowdfunding sector, Crowdcube has revolutionized the way startups and entrepreneurs approach fundraising. Its innovative founders carved out an extraordinary path – leaving a lasting impact on the crowdfunding space in their wake.
In this next installment of our “Crowdfunding Giants” series, we’re looking back on Crowdcube’s incredible journey to success – then looking to the future, as rising stars like Dacxi Chain continue to redefine the possibilities of crowdfunding.
The Genesis of Crowdcube: Reshaping the Investment Landscape
In the late 2000s, two forward-thinking pioneers – Darren Westlake and Luke Lang – shared one vision; to rebuild start-up investment from the ground up.
Their dream was to break down traditional fundraising barriers, so the world’s entrepreneurial potential could truly break free. To not only democratize investment, but to also empower everyday individuals to share in the companies’ growth journeys.
This dream led to the creation of a whole new concept; equity-based crowdfunding. This novel fundraising model would see individuals’ investments pooled, so entrepreneurs could connect with – and gain funding from – the public directly. All without having to rely on traditional methods, such as angel investors or banks.
This innovative and somewhat controversial idea faced considerable skepticism, and numerous regulatory challenges. Yet Westlake and Lang remained steadfast in their belief that, by connecting investors and entrepreneurs directly, their model had the power to democratize investment.
In 2011, Westlake and Lang launched Crowdcube; the world’s first equity crowdfunding platform.
Crowdcube’s unique model was heavily influenced by its two founders’ unique skillsets. A seasoned entrepreneur himself, Westlake’s deep understanding of fundraising challenges laid the groundwork for Crowdcube’s entrepreneur-centric ethos.
The second half of the equation, Lang’s marketing background offered profound insight into the power of community building, compelling narratives, and audience engagement – all of which proved instrumental in shaping Crowdcube’s crowdfunding approach.
Crowdcube soon evolved into so much more than a platform. It was a catalyst for change, a symbol of innovation, and a beacon of resilience.
Today, thanks to its founders’ grit, innovation, resilience, and vision, Crowdcube is seen as a disruptive and groundbreaking force in the crowdfunding sphere. Under Westlake and Lang’s leadership, Crowdcube continues to navigate – and shape – the rapidly changing startup landscape.
Walking the Walk: How Crowdcube Crowdfunded its Own Platform
In 2023, Crowdcube made a bold move; it used its own platform to crowdfund itself. In the ultimate embodiment of its disruptive ethos and innovative spirit, Crowdcube embarked on an ambitious crowdfunding campaign – reserving £2 million specifically for retail investors on a first-come, first-served basis.
The campaign wasn’t just successful; it was phenomenally triumphant. The Crowdcube community showed ‘overwhelming interest’ in this ground-breaking initiative, and it exceeded its fundraising goal in record time. – The campaign also saw a significant investment from global tech platform, Circle. This strategic alliance aimed to accelerate Crowdcube’s expansion into Europe, and help build a global marketplace for private company investments. A robust vote of confidence, Circle’s investment underscored crowdfunding’s potential to attract significant partners.
The resounding response reinforced Crowdcube’s effectiveness and credibility as a fundraising tool. It affirmed the trust that the community placed in Crowdcube’s vision, leadership, and strategic direction. It further ignited enthusiasm for Crowdcube’s equity crowdfunding model, and its potential to revolutionize the investment landscape.
Crowdcube’s own crowdfunding success marked a significant milestone in its journey. Establishing it not just as a fundraising platform, but as a shining example of the transformative power of equity crowdfunding.
Crowdfunding Success: Providing the Launchpad for Hundreds of Businesses
Over the years, Crowdcube has facilitated the growth of an array of businesses across incredibly diverse sectors. Crowdcube campaigns have collectively raised over £1 billion – elevating startups to new heights, reinvigorating established brands, and creating untold success stories.
One such story is the UK’s pioneering electric car-sharing service, E-Car Club, which gained its initial funding from Crowdcube before being acquired by Europcar. Camden Town Brewery also used Crowdcube to raise funds for its brewery expansion, and later merged with beer titan AB InBev. Parcel2Go was another triumph. After raising significant funding through Crowdcube, the leading parcel delivery comparison site has gone from strength to strength.
Crowdcube’s influence extends beyond high-profile success stories. The platform has driven the growth of hundreds of smaller businesses, all benefiting from Crowdcube’s unfettered access to capital and community engagement
Whether it’s tech startups, breweries, or delivery services, Crowdcube’s wide-ranging success stories underscore the potential of community-backed funding to transform business ideas into reality.
Guide to Success: Lessons for Future Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs and start-ups traversing the complex crowdfunding landscape, Crowdcube serves as a guiding light. From community building and transparent practices, to engaging storytelling and the pivotal role of founders – here are a few valuable lessons to take from this remarkable company’s story.
Strong Community Building: Crowdcube’s supportive and active community is central to its success. Crowdcube’s backers bolstered not only various businesses but also the company’s own campaigns, highlighting the significance of an active and engaged community.
Maintaining Transparency: Crowdcube’s commitment to clear and honest communication fostered an environment of trust. When potential investors are asked to back early-stage businesses, this trust is particularly pivotal.
Compelling Value Proposition: Crowdcube’s mission to democratize investment resonated with many who felt traditional investment opportunities were well out of reach. This highlights the importance of a clear and compelling value proposition.
Founders’ Narrative: The story of Crowdcube’s founders, Darren Westlake and Luke Lang, played a vital role in earning investor trust and enthusiasm. Their personal narratives, skills, and visions contributed significantly to Crowdcube’s success.
Turning a Profit: Bouncing Back from Challenges
After bouncing back from 2020 losses, Crowdcube turned a profit for the first time in 2021. This success was largely driven by a surge in crowdfunding campaigns – particularly those by larger, later-stage companies.
Post-Brexit, Crowdcube benefited from favourable regulations – which saw UK-based startups able to raise up to €16 million in total through crowdfunding, without the expensive prospectus process required for IPOs.
Moving forward, Crowdcube plans to increase profits through its shares marketplace, Cubex, and by offering “community IPOs” to retail investors. This innovative approach firmly positions Crowdcube as a challenger to traditional players in the industry.
Looking Forward: The Evolving Landscape of Equity Crowdfunding
As Crowdcube continues to carve out its niche, equity crowdfunding is undergoing significant transformation. While the platform is well-poised to navigate and even lead these changes, it must contend with emerging competitors eager to disrupt the market.
One such competitor is Dacxi Chain. Leveraging blockchain technology, Dacxi Chain aims to create a global crowdfunding network – pushing the boundaries of crowdfunding and challenging the industry status quo.
In an ever-evolving industry, competition and innovation go hand-in-hand. This exhilarating combination will likely drive platforms like Crowdcube and Dacxi Chain to continuously redefine the rules. Whatever shape crowdfunding takes in the future, Crowdcube is sure to continue to play an influential role. However, as new players like Dacxi Chain enter the scene, it will no doubt be fascinating to witness their impact on the industry.
Conclusion: Crowdcube, Dacxi Chain, and the Evolution of Crowdfunding
Crowdcube’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of innovation, entrepreneurship, and vision. In its mission to democratize investment, it has successfully challenged traditional fundraising models – positioning itself as a key catalyst in the equity crowdfunding revolution.
Looking ahead, platforms like Dacxi Chain are poised to usher in the next wave of crowdfunding. A wave that promises unprecedented transparency, security, and globalization.
With Crowdcube setting the stage for new players like Dacxi Chain, the future of crowdfunding appears ripe with possibilities. As the crowdfunding pioneers continue to break barriers, redefine the industry, and influence the next generation of disruptors, we look forward to the thrilling new era ahead.
Investors and entrepreneurs should remain aware of the inherent risks associated with all forms of investment. Both Crowdcube and Dacxi Chain encourage due diligence, reminding potential investors that investments can fluctuate in value – necessitating informed decisions.
References
Westlake, D., & Lang, L. (2023). Crowdcube: The First Decade. Crowdcube.
Crowdcube (2023). Crowdcube Raises £2m in Record Time Through Its Own Platform. Crowdcube Press Release.
Smith, M. (2023). Crowdcube Passes £1 Billion in Fundraising. TechCrunch.
Stay tuned for our next installment in the “Crowdfunding Giants” series as we delve into the stories of other key players shaping the crowdfunding industry. Remember, today’s giants were once startups themselves, disrupting the status quo and setting the stage for change.
Dacxi Chain – Disrupting the Global Equity Crowdfunding Space, One Block at a Time
Last night, Ian Lowe, an industry pioneer, CEO and key figure behind the Dacxi Chain project, hosted an informative webinar. With his clear explanations and notable passion, Lowe highlighted the promising potential of the Dacxi Chain. For those seeking a better understanding of this innovative platform, the webinar is a great resource. Watch the Webinar Here.
A Vision Materialized
“Change is the only constant.” This proverb is no more relevant than in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, where blockchain technology and crowdfunding fuse to bring us the world’s first global equity crowdfunding network – the Dacxi Chain.
After six relentless years of innovation, dedication, and an unwavering belief in democratizing investments, the Dacxi Chain has moved from being a grand idea to a tangible reality. But let’s be clear: this is just the beginning of an exciting journey that’s poised to reshape the world of crowdfunding and revolutionize global investment.
A Bold Move
In a monumental event that epitomizes the phrase ‘walk the talk’, Dacxi Chain announced its first-ever deal – a deal that sees the platform crowdfunding itself. This bold move isn’t just a statement about its confidence in the disruptive power of its technology, but also a demonstration of its commitment to reshaping the landscape of global equity crowdfunding.
Why Dacxi Chain Matters
The real question here is not what Dacxi Chain is doing, but why it matters. The Dacxi Chain isn’t simply a business seeking investment. It’s a vehicle that promises to redefine investment for millions across the globe. It’s about the democratisation of crowdfunding, about giving power back to the people, and enabling countless innovative ideas to take flight.
A New Era of Investment
Imagine having access to a global pool of investment opportunities, secured by the unparalleled transparency and security of blockchain technology. Imagine the liquidity and ease of investment operations, all made possible by Dacxi Chain’s unique model. Now, isn’t that something worth betting on?
Tangible Benefits and Concrete Deliverables
But the Dacxi Chain isn’t just about grand ambitions and blue-sky visions. It’s an enterprise that’s rooted in tangible benefits and concrete deliverables. And it is these deliverables that have elicited the strongest possible validation from equity crowdfunding platforms, all of whom are privy to Dacxi Chain’s unique vision and innovative technology.
Bridging the Gap
No platform has ever bridged the gap between investors and entrepreneurs quite like the Dacxi Chain. For the first time, this innovative platform is giving the power back to the people by allowing investors to directly support and fund companies they believe in, rather than leaving these important decisions to intermediaries. This unique aspect of the Dacxi Chain isn’t just disruptive; it’s revolutionary.
Just the Beginning
And yet, this is just the first chapter of the Dacxi Chain story. The team is not resting on its laurels. Instead, they’re excitedly charting the course for the next phase of their journey, fueled by the belief that the future holds more significant milestones and unparalleled successes.
Explore Dacxi Chain in Action
To gain a richer understanding of Dacxi Chain’s groundbreaking approach and its implications for global equity crowdfunding, make sure to watch the informative webinar included below. It provides a captivating deep-dive into the world of Dacxi Chain, and a chance to see the technology in action, highlighting its potential to revolutionize the investment landscape.
We invite you to watch this comprehensive webinar to better understand the unique value proposition of Dacxi Chain and see firsthand how it’s poised to transform global equity crowdfunding.
Being Part of a Movement
In a world where the landscape of investing is rapidly changing, Dacxi Chain offers an exciting prospect. It presents a platform that is not just about fundraising or supporting companies; it is about being part of a broader movement to democratize global equity crowdfunding. And with the first-ever deal through the Dacxi Chain network – the Dacxi Chain itself – the platform has proven its commitment to this cause.
An Invitation to Join
This isn’t just an invitation to invest. It’s an invitation to join a movement that is set to redefine tomorrow. It’s a chance to be part of an innovative journey that promises not just returns, but also the satisfaction of being part of a grand vision.
The Journey Begins
Dacxi Chain has embarked on this journey, and it’s a journey that promises to be full of discovery, growth, and possibly, revolutionary success. And the platform’s commitment to transparency, security, and innovation, encapsulated in their upcoming AMA sessions and regular check-ins, are testament to their unwavering belief in the power of their vision.
The Future of Crowdfunding
So, stay tuned, because there’s more to come from this groundbreaking platform. With the Dacxi Chain, the future of crowdfunding isn’t just a possibility; it’s a reality that’s already unfolding. And it’s a reality that invites you, the investors, to be part of this innovative journey.
Ready for the Revolution?
This is Dacxi Chain. The future of crowdfunding starts here. If the journey to redefine the world of crowdfunding and investing excites you, then the Dacxi Chain is worth your time and attention. As we embark on this pioneering journey, we look forward to taking you along, sharing every milestone, every success, and every groundbreaking innovation. The world of crowdfunding will never be the same again, and it’s all thanks to Dacxi Chain. Are you ready for the revolution?
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Dacxi Chain: Pioneering the Future of Equity Crowdfunding - An In-depth Look at the Roadmap
In the bustling financial technology industry, where innovation is the linchpin of success, a fresh name has caught the attention of insiders and laymen alike. The Dacxi Chain, an ambitious initiative that envisages a seamlessly interconnected network of global equity crowdfunding platforms, is steadily coming to the fore. A recent episode of their podcast series, “Unleashed with the Dacxi Chain,” peeled back the layers of their audacious mission, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of Dacxi Chain’s strategic roadmap and its forward-looking vision for reshaping the crowdfunding landscape.
A Radical Redesign of Equity Crowdfunding
In the third instalment of the Dacxi Chain podcast, CEO Ian Lowe sat down with host Andy Pickering to dissect the ways in which Dacxi Chain could revolutionize equity crowdfunding. Equity crowdfunding, according to Lowe, represents a mere fraction of the funds invested in growth-oriented firms, accounting for less than 1% of capital. Lowe highlighted this underutilization as a prodigious opportunity waiting to be tapped, one that Dacxi Chain has firmly set in its sights.
The Dacxi Chain’s approach is rooted in the concept of connectivity. It seeks to build bridges between different crowdfunding platforms, helping them tap into each other’s crowds and greatly expand their outreach. Moreover, it aims to speed up the process of raising capital for growing companies by leveraging a larger, more diversified pool of investors.
What sets Dacxi Chain apart, Lowe elucidates, is its commitment to a cooperative rather than competitive model. In contrast to seeking to oust existing platforms, Dacxi Chain seeks to empower them by providing a decentralized framework where each can thrive in its own right.
Charting the Path Forward: An Inside Look at the Dacxi Chain Roadmap
Turning to the roadmap, Lowe reveals the strategic direction of Dacxi Chain. Following the initial launch and integration with foundational partners, the Dacxi Chain will focus on closing a successful first deal. The realization of this deal will act as a catalyst, refocusing Dacxi Chain’s efforts towards two primary objectives: Spreading the word about the platform and expanding its network through new partnerships.
Lowe is steadfast in his belief that these two factors will set off a network effect that will fast-track the equity crowdfunding industry’s growth. He envisions the Dacxi Chain becoming a powerful hub that fuels the industry’s growth by drawing in an ever-increasing number of platforms and offering a growing array of investment opportunities.
But the expansion of the network is just one part of the strategy. Dacxi Chain is also gearing up to enhance its platform with a host of new features specifically designed to benefit both issuers and investors.
For issuers – the companies aiming to raise capital – Dacxi Chain is striving to provide actionable insights on deal flow and a slew of other metrics gleaned from the entire network. These insights, Lowe suggests, can guide companies in crafting a compelling narrative that resonates with potential investors, thereby increasing the chances of successful capital raising.
On the other hand, investors stand to gain from the suite of tools that Dacxi Chain is planning to integrate into its platform. These tools will help investors navigate the world of equity crowdfunding, make informed decisions about the right investment opportunities, and map their path to potential future earnings.
The Changing Tide of Equity Crowdfunding: Shifting Power Back to the Individual Investor
With the rise of Dacxi Chain, Lowe sees a major shift in the dynamics of equity crowdfunding on the horizon. He contends that Dacxi Chain’s innovative network model will democratize investing, empowering individual investors by giving them more access to a broader spectrum of high-quality investment opportunities than ever before.
At its core, the Dacxi Chain mission is to decentralize power within the equity crowdfunding sector, transferring influence from the few to the many. By enhancing the level of transparency and choice available to investors, Dacxi Chain aims to upend traditional power structures and cultivate an investment landscape where the individual investor is king.
It’s a lofty vision, but one that is grounded in an intimate understanding of the pain points currently hindering the equity crowdfunding sector. Too often, the investor landscape is dominated by a small coterie of venture capitalists and angel investors who hold the keys to high-potential start-ups and scale-ups. Dacxi Chain aims to level this playing field, using technology to give individual investors unprecedented access to growth-oriented firms.
Advancing the Blockchain Frontier: Leveraging Decentralization to Benefit All Parties
Lowe’s vision for Dacxi Chain does not stop with equity crowdfunding. He sees the blockchain technology underpinning Dacxi Chain as a major catalyst for change within the broader financial industry.
Through blockchain technology, Dacxi Chain hopes to disrupt the status quo by making transactions faster, cheaper, and more secure. It envisions a world where all parties involved – issuers, investors, and crowdfunding platforms – can benefit from the democratization and decentralization of the financial sector.
By harnessing the power of blockchain, Dacxi Chain can create an open, transparent and secure system where all transactions are recorded on an immutable ledger. This increases trust and accountability, reduces the chance of fraud, and makes the entire process more efficient.
The Next Steps: Continued Growth and Expansion
As Dacxi Chain moves forward, its roadmap is crystal clear. After successfully implementing its initial integration and fostering partnerships with key players in the crowdfunding space, Dacxi Chain is now ready to expand.
This next phase involves onboarding more equity crowdfunding platforms onto the Dacxi Chain, expanding its reach globally. With each new addition, the network grows stronger, providing more opportunities for both issuers and investors.
Moreover, Dacxi Chain is not just looking at geographical expansion but is also planning to diversify the sectors and industries that it caters to. From tech startups and green energy to health care and education, Dacxi Chain aims to become the go-to platform for any business seeking crowdfunding.
If you’d like to get a more in-depth understanding of Dacxi Chain’s strategy and future plans, consider tuning into their podcast. There, you can listen to Ian Lowe, CEO of Dacxi Chain, share more about this game-changing platform. Watch the full podcast here.
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A Future-Proof Vision: Driving Industry-Wide Change
In the final segment of the podcast, Lowe paints a compelling picture of what the future might look like for Dacxi Chain and the equity crowdfunding industry at large. He envisions a future where Dacxi Chain acts as a central hub, connecting crowdfunding platforms, issuers, and investors worldwide.
He imagines a world where start-ups and growth-oriented firms, irrespective of their geographical location, can access a global pool of potential investors. Conversely, he sees a world where investors, irrespective of their wealth or expertise, can peruse a wide range of investment opportunities spread across different sectors and regions.
By breaking down the barriers that have traditionally hampered the equity crowdfunding sector, Dacxi Chain is aiming to create a world where capital is more freely available, where power is more evenly distributed, and where opportunities are open to all.
In conclusion, the Dacxi Chain roadmap points towards an exciting future for the equity crowdfunding industry. With its innovative approach and ambitious goals, Dacxi Chain is poised to pioneer a new era of crowdfunding, one that is driven by interconnectivity, transparency, and democratization. This journey will not be without challenges, but as Lowe remarked in the podcast, “It’s a journey that we are eager and ready to embark on.”
Dacxi Chain Launch: Roadmap to the Future of Crowdfunding - Episode 3/3
Dacxi Chain Launch: Roadmap to the Future of Crowdfunding - Episode 3/3
This is the third of three special episodes of “Unleashed with the Dacxi Chain,” to celebrate the launch of phase one of the Dacxi Chain’s global equity crowd-funding solution.
In this episode, host Andy Pickering and Dacxi Chain CEO Ian Lowe discuss how the Dacxi Chain will enable different equity crowdfunding platforms to connect and tap into each other’s crowds. This will expand access to investment opportunities for individual investors and provide growth companies with faster and potentially cheaper capital.
The roadmap includes signing more partners, spreading awareness about the platform, and developing new product features that benefit both issuers and investors. The first deal is set to be announced soon, which is expected to bring exponential growth in equity crowdfunding over the next few years through a network effect. Ian encourages people interested in investing in private high-growth companies to take a closer look at what investment opportunities are available on their local crowdfunding platforms and diversify their portfolio while taking a medium-to-long-term view.
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Andy Pickering – Host
Welcome to Unleashed with the Dacxi Chain, a Dacxi podcast where we learn all about the Dacxi Chain and the incredible opportunities it unlocks. This is episode three in our special three-part series, acknowledging and celebrating the launch of the very first stage of the Dacxi Chain. I am, of course, joined again by Dacxi Chain CEO Mr. Ian Lowe. In this episode, we’re going to dig deep into the Dacxi Chain roadmap and explore again the vision of the Dacxi Chain and the future of equity crowdfunding. Welcome back, Ian.
Ian Lowe – Guest
Thanks, Andy. Good to be talking to you.
Andy Pickering – Host
So as I say, today we’re going to talk about the roadmap of the Dacxi Chain. But before we do that, just recap again for us, how is the innovative approach of Dacxi Chain about to shape the future of equity crowdfunding?
Ian Lowe – Guest
Yeah, I’d be happy to. So look, in a nutshell, equity crowdfunding today represents less than 1% of the capital that finds its way into growth companies. We think that’s a huge missed opportunity. And realizing the opportunity for equity crowdfunding is about offering it a future built around scale and enabling that scale so that different platforms essentially can tap into each other’s crowds. And equally, those platforms can enrich their catalog and investment opportunities so that they can build, attract, and build a larger crowd on their own platform. So the Dacxi Chain technology is a set of tools, a set of pipes if you like, that allows those licensed, established, reputable, existing crowdfunding platforms to connect directly with each other.
And we do that under a decentralized model where we’re not a competing destination for investors to come, nor are we competing in any way, shape, or form with the partners using the network in trying to find growth companies looking for growth capital. And so that is the proposition. That Dacxi Chain proposition, we think with a few cycles of growth behind it as we sign more platforms, redraws the lines of the innovation economy by offering equity crowdfunding a much bigger seat at the table and more specifically, individual investors, more and more access to great investment opportunities and for companies looking for growth capital. Access to more capital, faster capital, and over time, potentially even cheaper capital.
Andy Pickering – Host
Yes, indeed. All right, I said we’d talk about the product roadmap, Ian, so how should we frame this? Tell us what you can about the Dacxi Chain’s strategic blueprint for the future of equity crowdfunding and what that looks like in terms of where we are on the roadmap at the moment and of course where we hope to get to in the future. Lay it out.
Ian Lowe – Guest
So look, the core proposition is about saying we’ve gone out and researched the market, we’ve built some requirements, we’ve gone and developed a launch platform and we’ve signed and integrated some foundation partners and then the first deal will flow through those pipes. We expect that first deal to be successful and at the end of that first deal we’re really going to refocus on two core streams of work. The first is spreading the good news so we can go out and share the details of what we’ve built, how it works, the benefits associated with that, and all of the insights from that first deal with other partners and starting to build the network.
Because it is that network effect and the compound growth in deal flow that we get from that network effect that will ultimately realize the vision of providing real scale through this technology to the equity crowdfunding industry. So that stream of work really kicks off in earnest at that point. In combination with that, there’s a whole range of new product features that we want to bring into the technology itself. And so these are features that are focused on providing additional value to the two primary beneficiaries, being the issuer that is the company raising capital, and the investor that’s actually putting the money into that business in exchange for equity. And so there’s a range of ways in which we think we can bring incremental value to the table of both of those parties.
The first as it relates to the issuer, is to realize that ultimately their interests are represented by the platform that they partner with to help them raise the capital. And so for those platforms, we are looking to bring insights around deal flow and a whole bunch of different metrics that we can look at across the entire network, not just within individual platforms themselves, and help them learn from those insights as to how they can more successfully attract companies in the first place to look at equity crowdfunding as their chosen source of capital for growth, and equally, how they can help those growth companies market their business in order to close a successful capital raising round through the crowd. So they’re the benefits on the issuer side of the transaction.
But then on the investor side, as we start to enrich the catalog of investment opportunities for those investors, we believe there are some really great tools that we can bring into the experience they’re having with each of those local crowdfunding platforms.
So remember, those investors do not come to Dacxi Chain, they access these opportunities through their local licensed crowdfunding platform, the platform that they might already be using for example. But there are some tools that we can offer those crowdfunding partners of ours which in turn they can expose to individual investors on their own platforms, which we think will help build the confidence of those investors around what is the right opportunity for them to say how do I best understand that opportunity? And what does the path to harvest, including potential time frames, start to look like?
And of course, when we talk about harvests being a blockchain enabled infrastructure, it means that we can offer individual investors that path to a harvest event, the time frame of which is their own choosing. Because through a tokenized shareholding, they can access secondary markets and they can liquidate some or all of those shares in the time frame that they choose.
Andy Pickering – Host
Yes, indeed. Okay. Well, thank you, Ian. As we come to the end of this special three-part episode series, we’ve had the Dacxi launch event, which is on YouTube, so we do suggest that you watch that if you have not already. If you have, you’re probably already very excited for what comes next. But just before we tease people with some anticipation in terms of what comes next, Ian, do you have any final thoughts or advice for people that are interested in getting involved and understanding where the trajectory of equity crowdfunding is going? Where do you think this is all heading, Ian?
Ian Lowe – Guest
Look, a number of the people that are listening to this discussion would already be participating in equity crowdfunding or have at some point in the past, but there’s a bunch of people that also won’t have. And so what we would say to them is, look, equity crowdfunding is growing with or without Dacxi Chain, okay? It’s going through a cycle of growth. 2023 is a particularly challenging market for securing capital for any company, public or private. So 2023 we might see a flattening of the previous years, but beyond that, we can already start to see signs that the growth trajectory will continue as it has over the last couple of years. So equity crowdfunding is growing.
But really what we’re talking about here is exponential growth over the next three or four market cycles, let’s call it, over the next three to five years, where we give equity crowdfunding, through this network effect, a seat at the table well beyond the less than 1% that it currently represents of the innovation economy. So what that really does is it shifts the balance of power away from the few that control so much of that growth capital in the form of venture capitalists and the like. And it swings that pendulum back to empower or democratize investing for the individual investor and the power and the strength of the crowd. We think that’s enormously important in terms of that imbalance that we see today, and we see a significant number of benefits.
So to answer your question, I would encourage people to take a closer look and register on a local crowdfunding platform. We’ll be talking about who our partners are and how they can register on those platforms in great detail. So we’ll be helping people get involved, but we would encourage people to get involved, register, take a closer look, start to understand what investment opportunities actually are available to you. It’s a lot broader, it’s a lot more diverse, and a lot more exciting than a lot of people realize. And to find the right opportunity is the entry point. Find that right opportunity that you either understand or resonates for some reason with you as the entry point. And as always, with any kind of wealth building, take a medium to long-term view. That’s absolutely critical. So diversify and take that medium to long-term view.
And the first step really needs to be something that you understand or appeals to you in some particular way. That’s the ideal way to start the journey as it relates to investing in high-growth private companies.
Andy Pickering – Host
Yeah. Great thoughts, Ian. And look, I very much agree. I think it’s such a great point. If you can find something that is personally interesting to you and something you believe in, it just makes your conviction in whatever investment that might be much stronger. And it means that you can have the conviction to have that long-term view. And if you have a belief or a passion or an interest in whatever that particular sector or field may be, it just makes the investing ride that much more fulfilling. Great words, Ian. Thank you so much. To finish off this three-part series, anything you can tease us with in terms of that first announcement, we know it’s coming soon.
Ian Lowe – Guest
Oh, look, it’s coming very soon. It’s only a matter of days and weeks until all of the detail will be revealed. But I also just want people to know that we’re going to step them through it, so we’re going to make it very clear how they can get involved if that’s something that they’d like to do. We’ll be sharing more detail about the specifics of that deal, and the time frame in which we expect that deal will open and then close, so all of that will be shared. There’ll be quite a bit of detail that will be forthcoming. So we’re obviously really excited about being able to do that.
Andy Pickering – Host
Absolutely. You heard it here first, folks. So all you can do is keep it locked to the various Dacxi Chain communication channels. That brings us to the end of our special three-part series, acknowledging the launch of the first phase of the Dacxi Chain. Thanks for being here, Ian, and I’m sure we’ll see you very soon. Cheers.
Ian Lowe – Guest
Thanks, Andy. Good to talk to you.