PeoplesVC, an equity-based crowdfunding company headquartered in New Hampshire, wants to democratize Venture Capital and early stage investing, by creating a platform that will allow all Americans to access previously exclusive deals.
Through a sponsorship with the MIT Enterprise Forum, PeoplesVC seeks to identify promising emerging high technology startups and help these startups raise capital from the general public.
“I am excited about the prospect of opening up investment opportunities in promising high technology companies to all Americans,” commented Akhil Garland, CEO of PeoplesVC, Inc, “a new wave of capital formation is coming, and it is thrilling to help create new, meaningful jobs in our country,” Garland added.
“I am delighted to welcome PeoplesVC as our newest partner in serving the needs of entrepreneurs and early stage privately held companies,” commented Lesa Lessard Pearson, Executive Director, MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge, “PeoplesVC will bring a new perspective to the MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge and I look forward to seeing how that perspective plays out in our community,” Pearson added.
Peoples Venture Capital (Peoples VC) was founded to create American jobs. Harnessing the power of the Internet and social networking, PeoplesVC.com wants to be a catalyst for rapid change, jobs growth, and innovation.
The MIT Enterprise Forum is dedicated to strengthening technology clusters globally so innovation may thrive. The organization collaborates with many corporate, academic and government entities connecting members of the technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem.