Startups & Entrepreneurs: Options and Strategies for Funding Your Startup or Growth Company

A key aspect to a successful startup is identifying and acquiring the right kind of funding. The first step in determining what type of funding is right for your startup is understanding what kinds of funding are available. This article looks at 4 kinds of funding— bootstrapping, convertible security financings, equity financing, and crowdsourcing—and breaks down the pros and cons of each, so entrepreneurs can make the right decision for their startup or growth company.