These few months have been extremely trying. Not just for individuals, but for businesses too. Covid-19 has changed everything – from the way we consume to the way we invest. Depending on how you see it, now can either be the most opportune or unfortunate time to take the plunge with new investments. I’ve been […]
“So you’re a bridge between SMEs and investors?” he asked. “We are,” we replied. This question by an investor was raised during one of our WeConnect events and had us thinking about how we can position ourselves to serve SMEs regardless of their size, and investors better. Ultimately, leading to the change of our name […]
New Look. New Perspectives. Same Mission to Bridge Investors and Local SMEs for Growth. It’s been months in the making and we have finally made it. As of 2 October 2020, SeedIn will take on a whole new look — BRDGE (pronounced bridge). Since 2014, our mission has been to connect investors’ personal wealth goals […]
A happy 55th National Day to all Singaporeans! 9 August is a date all Singaporeans come together to commemorate Singapore’s road to independence. Every year (except for this year’s), I would try balloting for tickets so that my family and I can soak up the parade’s atmosphere. Of course, most years, I get relegated to […]
Businesses, especially savvy SMEs and promising startups, are increasingly turning to crowdfunding platforms. During an economic downturn such this year’s, banks and other lending institutions are not only less willing to lend, but the interest rates are also unattractive to businesses that cannot afford them. According to a 14 July 2020 report by CNA, Singapore […]
Back in January, Atas Food Pte Ltd had the backing of 101 SeedIn members and had their crowdfunding campaign successfully funded. Atas Food is the franchisee of a popular restaurant chain, The Original Boat Noodle. They offer authentic Thai Food – delicious broth with springy noodles served in small bowls of bite-sized portions. With a strong team, outstanding leadership and a clear growth strategy, […]
“In order for a drowning man to be saved, he must first, ask for help,” Mr Liu says. Noting further that while businesses should first do what they can to help themselves, like cutting unnecessary costs, they will also require support from other sources like the local community, and the government.” Many SMEs across Singapore […]
SeedIn encourages social distancing during the Circuit Breaker period, and we understand that the majority of our community have been utilising food delivery in order to get their meals delivered to them. From now until 1 June 2020, we’re converting our Referral Rewards into GrabFood Vouchers! Both you and your referral will receive a $5 […]
“The government says that we can tell our landlords that we have to delay payment. If the Landlord agrees, good, if not, you either close the business or pay rent for the duration that you can’t make income.” says Mr Elvin Poh, owner of Outbar The month long Circuit Breaker measures in Singapore has hit many […]
Having first heard of the SeedIn in 2017, Ms Leong Jew Lee found it to be an interesting new asset class after some research as it presented a new way to fund many SMEs with its crowdfunding approach. This crowdfunding based alternative presented many opportunities to get themselves off the ground without bureaucratic processes preventing […]
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