Finance for Food

Trying to raise money for a sustainable food-based business? Got a question about capital… how to raise it, where to find it, what types would make the most sense based on your business model, intentions, values, etc? Ask it here!

This forum will inform the development of the Finance for Food book, a guide to help food system entrepreneurs identify food finance opportunities that are a good fit given their intentions and values.

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  1. how to craft a successful crowdfunding / micropatronage campaign via Kickstarter or IndieGoGo

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    • Should I structure my business as a L3C, LLC, cooperative, or...?

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      • different ways to use gift certificates or advance sales to finance start-up restaurants or stores

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        • I want to know more about structuring a loan so that the interest is paid in product

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          • How do I develop a community financed community food enterprise development platform?

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            • What business plan competitions might be a good fit for food-based businesses?

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              • Researching for a business incorporating aquaponics with a walipini-style solar greenhouse.

                The walipini is built about 8-10 ft underground. By incorporating fish-farming, and some unique climate controls created in China, I believe a sustainable, community food production system could be set up that could operate year-round in all but the coldest climates. What is the best way to get funding for this?

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                • You should feature my [fundraising / investing / etc] story in your upcoming book!

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                  • How does revenue sharing work?

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                    • What are the best resources for raising funds for working capital?

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                      • Would you be willing to endorse my Kickstarter campaign?

                        Elizabeth,

                        Yesterday I launched a Kickstarter campaign for my startup food company, Surprisingly Vegan. My first product will be an innovative, vegan and gluten-free, just-add-water waffle mix. It looks like you have endorsed many great food-related projects on Kickstarter. Would you be willing to endorse my campaign? If so, I know that your endorsement would make a huge difference to the success of my campaign! Thanks.

                        -Isaac

                        http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1271280508/surprisingly-vegan-whole-grain-and-gluten-free-waf

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                        • Why would a farmer use equity investment as opposed to regular debt investment? Pros & cons please.

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                          • I want to make a loan that can be partially forgiven if certain social impact goals are achieved

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