Houston small business finance panel lays out funding options for startups

When it comes to raising money for your startup, theres plenty of fish in the sea, however, navigating the rough waters can be difficult. Houston Community College put on a Small Business Summit on June 13 and gathered a group of financial professionals to represent several types of funding options, from venture capital to microlending. The crowdfunding game has changed, says Rhian Davies, business development manager for LetsLaunch, an equity-based crowdfunding tool. While most people think that donation-based crowdfunding - like GoFundMe or Kickstarter that give you the product or thank-you gift when you give - are the only options, that's not the case. And, investing using these platforms doesn't mean anything to you if the company sees success.