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New website development, looking for beta testers

January 31st, 2012 | Add a Comment

We are beginning the development of our second generation website.  The aim is to make our website easier to use and more intuitive for you the user.  To accomplish this we need your feedback.  If you would like to participate, visit www.cofundit.ch and learn more.   … Read entire article »

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Xemtec webcast, learn more about our latest funding opportunity

Today Cofundit’s webcast highlighted the latest funding opportunity on our platform.  Andy Niepolomski (CEO) of Xemtec was joined by Xavier Arreguit from the Jade fund to highlight the key aspects of this offer. One key highlight that came out was the unique positioning of Xemtec in providing utilities with an approach to adapt their existing installed base.   By developing devices that essentially read the exisiting meters, Xemtec allows utilities to make their installed base of meters “smart”, relaying information on consumption patterns back to the utility in a confidential and encrypted manner. This allows utilities to plan their energy production in an optimal manner to meet the needs of their customers. If you were unable to attend … Read entire article »

Xemtec investor webcast hosted by Cofundit, October 3rd, 6:30 PM CET

Today, Cofundit will be hosting an investor webcast on Xemtec our latest investment opportunity. As mentioned in previous postings, Xemtec provides utilities and systems integrators worldwide with efficient, economical & asset-protecting smart metering. These solutions are based on its non-invasive retrofit Comet Optical Meter Readers, coupled to innovative communication devices & software. Xemtec is looking for a loan of 500,000 CHF to support their next stage of growth. The term of the loan is for 12 months. Investors would also have the possibility to convert to equity at a discount during the next fundraising round, to take place during the loan period. If you would like to learn more do not hesitate to join us.  You can find … Read entire article »

New look for our blog

As an important tool for our community, we have decided to change the look of our blog, as well as providing more frequent updates.  Feel free to contact us or comment on the postings we make here! … Read entire article »

Cofundit announces the opening of funding for Xemtec

Cofundit is happy to announce the opening of funding for Xemtec.  We find this company interesting because they have developed a method to convert installed power meters into smart meters.  Traditional power meters measure electrical consumption at a particular residence or business.  Xemtec has developed an innovative technology that allows these meters to be read automatically, with this information transmitted to the business or resident, as well as the utility.  This makes it possible for both the consumer and the utility to adjust their consumption or production of electricity. … Read entire article »

Signing up as an investor on the Cofundit platform

Do you see an investment opportunity on our platform, but not sure you want to take the step of signing up as an investor to learn more?  On the Cofundit platform there is no need to sign up to see the non-confidential details of funding opportunities. However, if you want to learn more or be informed when there are webcasts organized around the investments, you should then register either as a member or as an investor.  Remember, as a member you can always upgrade your membership to investor or entrepreneur at a later stage. Only investors have access to any confidential information shared by a company to support its funding request. … Read entire article »

Cofundit selected among six finalists for the PERL competition

Every year since 2003, the city of Lausanne awards the most innovative new companies on the local area, with the PERL Trophy.  The award goes to the companies have the best chances of creating a positive impact in the region.  This year Cofundit has been selected among the 6 short listed candidates due to it’s capacity to provide an alternative financing opportunity for Swiss SME’s.  To learn more about the PERL competition see the following link. … Read entire article »

Cofundit presents at Webmonday in Zurich

In a room packed with about 150 people, co-founders of the innovative social network Cofundit ; William Blanco and Hervé Flutto had a chance to talk about their web platform and how it specializes in crowd funding, by letting entrepreneurs interact directly with potential investors and investors who are seeking possible investment. … Read entire article »

Cofundit welcomes Roxana Iosif as finance intern

Cofundit would like to welcome our newest finance intern, Roxana Iosif.  Roxana will be supporting Cofundit not only in analyzing the financials of companies that place funding proposals on our platform.  She will also help develop a risk model for the next generation of the Cofundit platform. Roxana is currently finishing her Masters in Finance at the HEC Lausanne.   … Read entire article »

Crowdfunding is NOT another term for raising money from deaf, blind and dumb individuals

Some of the advice young companies receive seems so obvious – and yet it is very easy to lose it out of sight. From time to time we are approached by companies that believe crowdfunding is just another term for raising money from deaf, blind and dumb individuals. Yet, it is not. Crowdfunding is a statement rather about channel and method, than about the person with the cheque. This person can be anyone – including more educated or sophisticated investors or specialists in your company’s field of expertise. So, don’t expect them to just throw money at you. Crowdfunding with internet as its main channel heavily depends on trust. You, the entrepreneur, have a good idea, concept, … Read entire article »

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