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Fundraising on online platforms is gaining ground among inventors
It has worked for some but it is not an easy route to funds
Seabin waterpump sucks in floating debris and oil without trapping fish
A look at the fundraising potential, the pitfalls — and the Exploding Kittens
Regulator allows Americans to invest in the equity of start-up companies raised though online sites
How one student resorted to unusual means to fund his programme
How chatty you make this smart footwear is up to the wearer
New York conceptual artist raised the cash
Incumbent exchanges are also taking advantage of the reforms
