Business idea? Get investors!

In addition to the traditional approach fabulously illustrated above. Crowdfunding has now arrived in Dubai. Eureeca.com, the first comprehensive online marketplace where Middle East businesses can source investment from the general public in exchange for equity, brings exciting new opportunity to the region’s entrepreneurs and SMEs.

Making its beta debut in Dubai this week, Eureeca offers a game changing alternative to traditional venture capitalism that will support entrepreneurial enterprise from startup to global expansion of home-grown brands.

Chris Thomas, CEO of Eureeca explained: “Small and medium businesses are the lifeblood of the economy, yet access to financing remains their biggest challenge. It’s the number one reason why SMEs fail, globally. Eureeca will help facilitate new and easy routes to capital through crowd investing, enabling new and existing businesses to raise money in small chunks from large numbers of investors in exchange for equity. Essentially, we are demystifying the world of investment banking and venture capitalism, and making investment opportunities far more accessible.”

For businesses, both start up and those seeking expansion funding, Eureeca.com presents a quick, convenient and unrivalled showcase to a vast potential investor audience. To participate, businesses pay a nominal registration fee to covera third party due diligence process that ensures compliance with ‘Know Your Client’. Business pitches remain on the Eureeca site for 90 days, and enjoy regular rotation on the site’s landing page to ensure maximum exposure.

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