The investor hat: what it means to be 1 of 566
If you pledge to a successful equity crowdfunding campaign, you become an investor. Add that hat to your collection amongst your employee, adult, and friend hats. Just like those hats carry meaning, this one does too!
You get to read stuff! (If you want to!)
Every financial year, they’ll send you some correspondence:
- An invitation to its Annual General Meeting (AGM),
- A copy of the company’s annual report, and
- Copies of its financial statements.
You’ll be able to look into the nitty gritty of the company’s operations and financials. Or, you’ll at least be able to put it on the bookshelf for a rainy day.
Meetings! (and sometimes voting!)
It’s important to remember that — even with an investor hat — you can’t take part in the company’s management or internal affairs, unless the company’s constitution gives you that right. What you can take part in is the AGM.
If you hold voting shares in a company, you will have the right to vote on certain decisions about how the company is run. These include:
- Changes to the company’s constitution or to shareholders’ rights
- Decisions about major transactions or decisions involving remuneration of directors
- Appointment of directors and auditors
Voting happens at shareholder meetings (though you may be able to vote by proxy — check the company’s constitution). This is an important responsibility. It’s your opportunity to contribute to how the company develops. Use your votes wisely!
You get to know that the company is in good hands
“CDA Managing Director, Dr Matua Jansen, said the company opted for an equity crowdfunding campaign to stay true to its patient-focused values, while also maintaining independence from large pharmaceutical companies.”
Because you’ve come together with maybe hundreds of others to invest, this company isn’t beholden to one gigantic investor, nor are they bootstrapping their growth: the company gets to be its best self. Pretty cool hat, right?
So what does it mean to be 1 of 566?
Just ask these peeps:
“Thanks for the opportunity to contribute to something worthwhile.”
— 1 of 566 Food Connect Shed campaign pledgers
“Cheers to a new world, where the community owns, makes decisions, shares responsibilities and enjoys the benefits! Just the way things should be!”
— 1 of 566 Food Connect Shed campaign pledgers
“What a fantastic initiative! I love that I can invest in something that really aligns with my values!”
— 1 of 566 Food Connect Shed campaign pledgers
“So excited to be part of this amazing venture!”
— 1 of 566 Food Connect Shed campaign pledgers
“And an elder once said, ‘When we dream alone, we are only dreaming. When we dream together, we create reality.’ “
— 1 of 566 Food Connect Shed campaign pledgers
