Glossary

A financing model describes the systematic structure and conditions according to which financial resources are collected for a project and later distributed. In the area of crowdfunding, there are There are various models that differ in terms of their respective investment conditions and risk aspects. These include, among others: Reward-based crowdfunding: Supporters receive a consideration or reward for their financial support, for example in the form of product prototypes. Equity-based crowdfunding: Investors receive shares in the company and therefore participate directly in the company's success or loss. Lending-based crowdfunding: Supporters act as lenders and receive the invested money back with interest. These different models enable targeted financing depending on the type of project and the needs of the investors.

The funding threshold is the minimum amount that a crowdfunding campaign must raise in order to guarantee the realisation of a project. This threshold is set in advance of the campaign and serves as a target to secure the financial basis for project development. If the funding threshold is not reached, the project is deemed unsuccessful in most cases, which means that supporters are refunded the amounts they have paid in. The funding threshold is therefore an essential element in crowdfunding in order to minimise risks and clearly define the feasibility of a project.

The company address is the official business address of a company and primarily serves as the legal location for the delivery of business mail and entry in the commercial register. Often the address of a virtual office or a letterbox company is used for this purpose, especially if the company does not carry out any physical business activities at this location. A company address is essential for formal business registration and ensures that the company has a fixed contact address for legal and official purposes.

The funding amount refers to the financial sum that a supporter or investor invests in a crowdfunding project. This amount can vary and is often are linked to different reward levels or investment conditions. In reward-based crowdfunding, for example, supporters receive different rewards depending on the funding amount, while in equity-based crowdfunding, higher contributions often secure larger shares or rights in the company. The funding amount is therefore a central element for financing projects and motivates supporters through customisable investment opportunities.

Freelancers are self-employed professionals who work on a project-based or fee-based basis for various clients. Often organised via virtual offices or occasionally letterbox companies, they offer their services independently without being permanently integrated into the company. Freelancers are particularly well represented in areas such as consulting, design, IT and content creation and offer companies a high degree of flexibility, as no permanent employment is required. This form of work offers both sides the advantages of specialised services and individually adaptable working agreements.

The funding limit is the maximum amount of funding that is set for a crowdfunding project. This upper limit serves to clearly define the financing framework and to ensure a to avoid overfunding the project. As soon as the funding limit is reached, no more money is usually accepted. The limit ensures that only the funds required for the project are collected, thereby maintaining transparency and trust with supporters.