TwistRate, a new crowdfunding platform, announced today the official July 4th weekend launch of its crowdfunding portal, giving veteran service members, law enforcements, outdoor enthusiasts, extreme sports, fishing and hunting communities a dedicated place to come together online to fund the ideas, passions and dreams of their communities.
The donations – and reward-based crowdfunding site is truly unique, as it not only caters to those that protect and serve the red, white and blue, but brings communities together to fund passion projects and provides all of the tools for campaigners to accomplish their goals. TwistRate goes above and beyond typical funding platforms’ services to offer intellectual property protections services, business plan writing, and full-service video productions and editing services, the cost of which can even be financed into approved campaigns.
Crowdfunding initiatives are expected to reach $93 billion in funds raised by 2025, with numerous platforms emerging to fill the needs of specific communities that are often understand the value their inventions are bringing to the market. TwistRate’s founders were inspired to create the platform particularly for veterans, who continue to suffer from higher unemployment rates than the general population, a figure expected to increase as more soldiers return home. TwistRate also helps those entrepreneurs and small business owners, who may traditional financial institutions have left behind, connect directly with their potential customers to raise funds.
Designed by Special Forces veterans to be “part social, part finance and all America,” TwistRate makes American dreams come true by connecting the dreamers with the dollars.
Founder and CEO of Frog Performance, Jeff Byers stated, “What drew me to TwistRate was that it brought together the people who would actually understand and use my intention. As a SEAL, I know how important teamwork is, and now, as an inventor, I’m getting the tools and the resources I need to succeed, in a safe and secure environment, full of fellow vets and entrepreneurs. No big company would ever do this.”
CEO of TwistRate, Evan Hafer noted, “TwistRate’s goal is to make achieving the American Dream possible again. In the service and in my personal life, I have seen so many amazing inventors who produce innovations that will truly benefit their communities. It is time for these entrepreneurs to have an easy and secure way to connect with like-minded professionals who can help them create, launch, market and distribute their dreams.”
The platform currently features campaigns from former SEALs, Marines and police officers, focusing on obstacle course-style races, performance and campaign products, nonprofit organizations and more.
Headquartered in Utah, TwistRate was founded by Jeff Kirkham, who served for 27 years with the U.S. Army Special Forces, and Evan Hafer who spent 14 years of his career serving as an infantryman and as a Green Beret Special Forces soldier. Both of these men are inventors, athletes, entrepreneurs, teachers and avid outdoorsmen.
“We just wanted to create a special place for our community that gives its all, protecting and service its country, its cities, its neighbors and its men and women in uniform,” Kirkham explained. “TwistRate brings communities together to fund their own, build their own and make their own – all on their own. It is the American dream in action.”