Crowdfunding is emerging as an alternative form of funding for medical purposes, with
capital being raised directly from a broader and more diverse audience of investors. In this …

Nowadays equity crowdfunding plays an important role in the entrepreneurial finance
markets. To better understand the functioning of the industry, it is important to consider the …

Highlights•Crowdfunding serves as an additional tool for financing medical research.•The
stated preferences of prospective donors differ from the revealed preferences.•Large social …

This study furthers recent research on Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) in understanding the set of
characteristics that drive ICO performance and reduce information asymmetry. Using data on …

Background As the number of COVID-19 cases increased precipitously in the United States,
policy makers and health officials marshalled their pandemic responses. As the economic …

Americans are increasingly relying on crowdfunding to pay for the costs of healthcare. In
medical crowdfunding (MCF), online platforms allow individuals to appeal to social networks …

Medical crowdfunding is a rapidly growing healthcare practice whereby individuals leverage
online platforms to assemble numerous small donations for health-related needs. In China …

Background In recent years, crowdfunding for medical expenses has gained popularity,
especially in countries without universal health coverage. Nevertheless, universal coverage …

Background The use of crowdfunding platforms to cover the costs of healthcare is growing
rapidly within low-, middle-, and high-income countries as a new funding modality in global …

Background Medical crowdfunding provides opportunities for individuals who lack financial
resources to access the health services that they need. Despite the popularity of medical …