For (most) people, investing is a scary concept. Putting money into ‘stocks’ can be confusing and overwhelming. These are intangible items that have been known to make people millionaires, cost them their livelihood, or fall somewhere in between. Only 54% of Americans currently own stock. So do not feel alone if you are a part of that 46%! Investing is important in our economy. By investing in a company you are basically saying, “Hey! I
Starting a food business is hard, but starting a plant-based food business is even harder. Most food businesses have a lot to deal with when first starting. In order to keep costs to customers low, they must buy in bulk. However, that means they must have the funds to buy such large quantities. Then they need to be able to sell food that uses those ingredients before they spoil. In order to do that, they
Recently, a number of Vegan companies have made their initial public offerings. One of the most successful Vegan IPOs to date was Beyond Meat in 2019. The company broke records recording gains of 163%. The latest Vegan company rumored to be going IPO is Oatly, a high-profile Vegan oat milk company. Oatly is planning its initial public offering in 2021 and expecting to raise $1 billion. Oatly is a high-profile Vegan oat drink company reportedly
If the startup you’re investing in doesn’t have an exit strategy — why would you invest? This isn’t a theoretical question. Seriously, why would you invest in an equity Crowdfunding company if no exit strategy is planned? Here at Vegan Investing Club, we think you shouldn’t. Let’s go back to defining an exit strategy. Exit strategy: a startup’s strategy to sell all, or part, of the company so early investors can get their profit. The
In 2020, we were faced with the ongoing climate crisis in addition to the global COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, interest in investing sustainably has surged. So what does it mean to invest sustainably? Sustainable investing refers to investing in companies that consider environmental, social, and corporate governance criteria to generate long-term monetary returns and positive societal impact. Investing sustainably is crucial because it supports and accelerates eco-friendly businesses. According to the US SIF’s 2020
