Brewdog punks: crowdfunding lessons from a customer and investor

Brewdog is perhaps the poster child of the crowdfunding movement in the UK. Popularised under the ‘Equity for Punks’ schemes, after years of free beer cases one investor has now been left with a sour taste in his mouth.Anthony Morrow, a respected founder, business owner and investor shares his experiences as a Brewdog crowdfunder and on other schemes such as burritos and Deliveroo.He thinks that anyone thinking about the offer of crowdfunding should be very careful and aware of the drawbacks. Ed and Chris share their experiences too. Ed has invested at one time in the Monzo crowdfund campaign, but is still waiting to see if his ‘on paper’ gains come to fruition. Chris, meanwhile, has never crowdfunded but intends to invest in his local community pub when he gets the opportunity. The guys share their wider thoughts on whether crowdfunding is worthwhile, or if it is a way for companies to capture online audiences who think they have a stake in the business, only to be sold down the river by venture capitalists behind the scenes.They also look at the wider implications for equity markets in the UK, including why initial public offerings (IPOs) aren’t necessarily a good time to buy, instead they should be understood as an exit point for successful founders and early-stage investors.But ultimately, they agree that public and open investment markets are better for the health of businesses and private investors looking to their long-term portfolio growth.Let us know what you think in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more about money and wealth!CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction02:26 Brewdog a case study in crowdfunding11:57 The risks and rewards of crowdfunding16:13 IPOs and the realities of investing in public markets23:12 the future of crowdfunding and investing in themCONNECT WITH USThank you for watching our video! If you enjoyed this, please give it a LIKE, SHARE it with your friends, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more about money.Want to listen to our regular episodes on the go? We’re on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:🔗https://open.spotify.com/show/72bQEJnPAWJprmy0B9Yy4u?si=0b1b07fa0e2a4dda 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › mouthy-moneyDiscover more at https://www.mouthymoney.co.uk and subscribe to our weekly newsletter too.Have questions or suggestions? Drop them in the comments below - we’d love to hear from you! Or contact us at ⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠DISCLAIMERThis video is produced for general informational purposes only. It should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, mortgage or other forms of financial advice. If in any doubt about the themes expressed, consider consulting with a regulated financial professional for your own personal situation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you started with. Investments are speculative and can be affected by volatility. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. For more information visit ⁠⁠⁠www.fca.org.uk/investsmart⁠Please note, video captions are auto-generated and may not be 100% accurate.