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The final date by which a crowdfunding campaign must reach its goal.

Money borrowed that must be repaid, usually with interest.

A funding model where backers provide loans that are repaid with interest, also known as peer-to-peer lending.

Raising capital by borrowing money that must be repaid.

A measure of a company’s financial leverage, calculated by dividing total debt by total equity.

Short for pitch deck, a presentation that outlines a business or campaign to potential investors.

An event where startups present their business ideas to potential investors.

Statistical data related to a population, such as age, gender, and income, used in marketing.

The reduction in value of an asset over time due to wear and tear.

The process of delivering products or returns to backers or investors.

A strategy of spreading investments across different assets to reduce risk.

Payments made by a company to its shareholders from profits.

A fundraising model where backers donate money without expecting financial returns.

A state in which a crowdfunding campaign is being prepared but is not yet live.

A comprehensive evaluation of a business or investment offering before committing funds.