# Fundraising **URL:** https://forum.coworking.org/c/business-operations/fundraising/26.md [Latest](https://forum.coworking.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.coworking.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.coworking.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Fundraising category](https://forum.coworking.org/t/about-the-fundraising-category/6557)
**Author:** [@alex](https://forum.coworking.org/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Suggestions](https://forum.coworking.org/t/suggestions/6470)
**Author:** [@Enis\_Shkurti](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Enis_Shkurti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/suggestions/6470 "2018-12-13T01:03:24Z")
Good day to everyone. First sorry for bothering, I am a young enthusiast person that wants to create a coworking space for about 20 people. Since I am a student yet, I am planning to collect the funds with the Crowdfund… --- ## [Fundraising ideas needed](https://forum.coworking.org/t/fundraising-ideas-needed/6446)
**Author:** [@B\_Devine](https://forum.coworking.org/u/B_Devine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 11:04am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/fundraising-ideas-needed/6446 "2018-11-13T11:04:34Z")
So this is where I am. After receiving some great advice from a few people I have been working on gathering info on users like me that would be my customer base. Because I am a real estate broker I am always looking at … --- ## [Coworking Investors?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-investors/6355)
**Author:** [@Heather\_Miller](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Heather_Miller)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-investors/6355 "2018-08-03T15:47:36Z")
Hey all! I am in the process of opening a coworking space specifically designed for uplifting and sustaining creative professionals’ careers. I’m so glad I found this channel, as it’s a great sounding board for some cons… --- ## [Update: Your GDPR Questions were answered by actual lawyers](https://forum.coworking.org/t/update-your-gdpr-questions-were-answered-by-actual-lawyers/6333)
**Author:** [@hector](https://forum.coworking.org/u/hector)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/update-your-gdpr-questions-were-answered-by-actual-lawyers/6333 "2018-06-06T14:53:24Z")
Hey all, a few weeks ago we collected questions from some of you regarding how GDPR will affect any coworking space that hosts EU citizens (or stores their data in some way). I just wanted to share the answers from the … --- ## [Fundraising](https://forum.coworking.org/t/fundraising/6311)
**Author:** [@Fatima\_Muhammad](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Fatima_Muhammad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/fundraising/6311 "2018-05-08T17:48:30Z")
I'm opening a coworking space and AirBNB in a depressed area of St Louis. There will be a community /event space that will be donated to the neighborhood association for community meetings and events.The bldg needs to be… --- ## [Experience with USDA?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/experience-with-usda/6272)
**Author:** [@Alanna\_Imbach](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Alanna_Imbach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/experience-with-usda/6272 "2018-03-08T19:15:38Z")
Hi there, Does anyone have experience working with the USDA on financing and grants? We’re in the thick if it now and I’d love to speak with someone who’s been through the ringer already. Thanks, Alanna Alanna Imba… --- ## [Where to look to sell your coworking space or look for investors (South Africa)](https://forum.coworking.org/t/where-to-look-to-sell-your-coworking-space-or-look-for-investors-south-africa/6101)
**Author:** [@he11](https://forum.coworking.org/u/he11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/where-to-look-to-sell-your-coworking-space-or-look-for-investors-south-africa/6101 "2017-05-09T14:29:27Z")
Hi I own and manage a coworking business in Johannesburg which has been trading for 2 years and has built up a solid brand and reputation. I am currently looking at a few options going forward. 1. Selling the brand and … --- ## [Seattle's first coworking & childcare is raising funds now!](https://forum.coworking.org/t/seattles-first-coworking-childcare-is-raising-funds-now/5979)
**Author:** [@Marnee\_Chua](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Marnee_Chua)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/seattles-first-coworking-childcare-is-raising-funds-now/5979 "2016-12-15T20:06:22Z")
Hey everyone! We are opening the Women’s Business Incubator in February 2017 and launching our first big crowdfunding campaign to hire the first staff! We have gone nonprofit and can take donations or if you know folks … --- ## [How To Fund Your Coworking Space](https://forum.coworking.org/t/how-to-fund-your-coworking-space/3537)
**Author:** [@alex](https://forum.coworking.org/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/how-to-fund-your-coworking-space/3537 "2016-10-24T14:50:30Z")
One of the most common questions I see on this list and in private inquiries, other than “how do we market our new space”, is “how do we fund the opening of our coworking space”? Sometimes the question is indirect, in t… --- ## [What Comes First...the Chicken or the Egg](https://forum.coworking.org/t/what-comes-first-the-chicken-or-the-egg/5896)
**Author:** [@Daron\_Jenkins](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Daron_Jenkins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/what-comes-first-the-chicken-or-the-egg/5896 "2016-08-10T17:27:24Z")
Asides from community which we know to the real thing that comes first…which comes first between THE MONEY or THE REAL ESTATE? Trying to understand the process of opening a new space. Do I need to secure finance BEFORE … --- ## [Startup Valuation](https://forum.coworking.org/t/startup-valuation/5755)
**Author:** [@JJ\_Englert](https://forum.coworking.org/u/JJ_Englert)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2016, 8:35am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/startup-valuation/5755 "2016-03-05T08:35:02Z")
Hey Coworkers, I am going through the investment process and am working with some advisor to calculate a pre-revenue valuation for my coworking startup. Did any of you go through this process, or have any of you recentl… --- ## [Crowdfunding for Coworking Handbook in Brazilian Portuguese](https://forum.coworking.org/t/crowdfunding-for-coworking-handbook-in-brazilian-portuguese/5718)
**Author:** [@Fabio\_Gatts](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Fabio_Gatts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2016, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/crowdfunding-for-coworking-handbook-in-brazilian-portuguese/5718 "2016-01-23T12:11:07Z")
Hi, guys. I’d like to ask for your support to share the crowdfunding campaign to translate the “Coworking Handbook”, from Ramon Suarez. Can you please share in your social media accounts the link? Here it is: http://www… --- ## [Crowdfunding a new Cowork Space](https://forum.coworking.org/t/crowdfunding-a-new-cowork-space/5536)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Lituchy](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Eric_Lituchy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/crowdfunding-a-new-cowork-space/5536 "2016-01-17T21:52:29Z")
I am new to the Cowork world and find this group to be an amazing resource. Thanks in advance! In July, I am opening a coworking space on Long Island. I am currently working on building the community and already have … --- ## [Self-Hosted Crowdfunding & Party](https://forum.coworking.org/t/self-hosted-crowdfunding-party/5586)
**Author:** [@Nicole\_Skorka\_Sunnys](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Nicole_Skorka_Sunnys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2015, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/self-hosted-crowdfunding-party/5586 "2015-07-17T18:23:40Z")
Hi all, We launched our self-hosted crowdfunding campaign on our website http://sunnysidestation.com/support Feedback is greatly appreciated, and please share! We are hosting a crowdfunding party at a local “coworking… --- ## [Kickstarter Launch](https://forum.coworking.org/t/kickstarter-launch/5564)
**Author:** [@Karen](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Karen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/kickstarter-launch/5564 "2015-07-08T20:43:43Z")
Hi all, Just trying to get our project in front of as many faces as possible. No need to contribute, unless you are moved to do so. We’d love some shares to broaden our reach. But if all you’ve got is feedback, I’d love … --- ## [Buy a Coworking Poster, Kickstart our Coworking Space!](https://forum.coworking.org/t/buy-a-coworking-poster-kickstart-our-coworking-space/5569)
**Author:** [@Karen](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Karen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/buy-a-coworking-poster-kickstart-our-coworking-space/5569 "2015-06-23T23:26:58Z")
Hi all, Just a low pressure FYI. We are 11 days into our Kickstarter to furnish our coworking space in Bend, OR. One of the rewards we are offering is a poster, designed by Gabe Ruane of RANGEcfb (a design agency, based… --- ## [Funding Expansion? Open Desks vs Dedicated Desks](https://forum.coworking.org/t/funding-expansion-open-desks-vs-dedicated-desks/5478)
**Author:** [@Cynthia\_Dailey](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Cynthia_Dailey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2015, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/funding-expansion-open-desks-vs-dedicated-desks/5478 "2015-03-17T15:42:50Z")
Any US space thriving with no dedicated desks? At the moment we have 17 seats available on our open area. One dedicated desk in a closed office which is assigned to a current Member. We've been asked to decide by the l… --- ## [LAB B's Crowdfunding Campaign](https://forum.coworking.org/t/lab-bs-crowdfunding-campaign/5364)
**Author:** [@Harpreet\_Singh1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Harpreet_Singh1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/lab-bs-crowdfunding-campaign/5364 "2014-11-12T22:05:37Z")
Hi all, First off, I would like to thank this awesome community for the help, insights and motivation that LAB B has received from all of you. I want to invite you to check out LAB B’s crowdfunding campaign that we rec… --- ## [Crowdfunding Insights](https://forum.coworking.org/t/crowdfunding-insights/5354)
**Author:** [@Harman\_Grewal](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Harman_Grewal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/crowdfunding-insights/5354 "2014-11-11T20:57:11Z")
Hello Everyone, I haven’t posted in the Coworking group for quite a while but I have frequented the topics as often as possible and whatever I’ve read has ALWAYS been helpful. My friend and I have recently started a cow… --- ## [Dealing with Banks for funding coworking space](https://forum.coworking.org/t/dealing-with-banks-for-funding-coworking-space/5093)
**Author:** [@Angela\_Samuels1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Angela_Samuels1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 11:12am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/dealing-with-banks-for-funding-coworking-space/5093 "2014-02-20T11:12:13Z")
Hi again, I have a appointment with a banker on Monday to discuss a small bank loan for my future coworking space. Has anyone got a bank loan for a coworking space? If so, How did you present it? Any suggestions would b… --- ## [Investors](https://forum.coworking.org/t/investors/4907)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Baute\_Creative](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Craig_Baute_Creative)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/investors/4907 "2013-08-23T01:15:56Z")
Hey team, I have been approached by three different investors in the last few weeks for new locations. Creative Density is looking at a second location and building up the new community for it in a simlar way to how we …