WALLIEN is on a mission to support water women globally with sustainable waterwear while contributing to ocean conservation. Joining our crowdfunding campaign allows you to be part of our journey. Below, you’ll find answers to common questions about how to get started and invest in our vision.
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Why we are doing this?
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What is crowdfunding?
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How much can I invest?
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How do I express interest in investing?
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What happens after I confirm my interest?
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What information do I need to provide to get started?
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Why sign up for early access?
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What additional steps are required before investing?
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Understanding the risk assessment
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Investor transparency and due diligence
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Risk warning
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What’s next?
Why we are doing this?
For far too long, women in watersports have been overlooked, facing inadequate gear, a lack of support, and challenges in navigating a male-dominated environment. It’s time to change that.
Our mission is to empower female athletes with sustainable, high-performance waterwear tailored to their needs. By supporting WALLIEN, you’ll be contributing to a movement that uplifts women in watersports, champions a more inclusive community, and prioritizes the health of our planet.
What is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding allows you to invest directly in WALLIEN and become a shareholder.
By investing in our equity crowdfunding campaign, you’ll own a part of WALLIEN. As a shareholder, you’ll share in our future success and gain access to exclusive investor rewards. These include VIP access to our product launches, invitations to exclusive events, and consultations with the founders.
Not only will you support a growing brand in an $8bn market, but you’ll also help us break barriers for women in watersports.
How much can I invest?
With equity crowdfunding, the power is in your hands. You can invest an amount that fits your budget. Whether big or small, every investment helps us continue our mission to empower women on the water.
Shares are limited, so sign up for early access to ensure you don’t miss out!
Getting Started with WALLIEN Crowdfunding
1. How do I express interest in investing?
- Step 1: Create or log in to your account on Crowdcube.
- Step 2: Confirm your interest to gain early access.
- Step 3: Click the verification link sent to your email to complete your registration.
2. What happens after I confirm my interest?
You’ll receive email updates about our campaign and be notified when early access opens for investments.
3. What information do I need to provide to get started?
To comply with financial regulations, we’ll ask for the following:
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender (optional or "Prefer not to say")
- Country
- Phone Number (optional)
- Primary Residence
- Tax residence details
Completing this ensures you’re set up to invest as soon as our campaign goes live.
Early access: be among the first investors
1. Why sign up for early access?
Early access ensures you’re among the first to explore and invest in WALLIEN before the opportunity opens to the public.
2. What additional steps are required before investing?
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Investor categorization (2 minutes): Select the investor category that best fits you.
- Sophisticated investor: At least two criteria apply, such as having €100,000 in financial assets or significant experience in investing.
- Non-sophisticated investor: Ideal for new investors with less than €100,000 in financial assets.
- Risk assessment (4 minutes): Complete 11 questions to confirm your understanding of investment risks.
Understanding the risk assessment
Before you can invest, Crowdcube requires you to pass a short assessment:
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Structure: 11 questions testing your understanding of early-stage investments.
Here’s a sample of the questions you’ll encounter:
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Have you invested in early-stage businesses before?
- Yes / No
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When can you expect a return on your investment?
- Less than 5 years / More than 5 years
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How important is supporting sustainable businesses to you?
- Very Important / Somewhat Important / Not Important
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What is the aim of your investment?
- Building a diverse portfolio / Supporting businesses you care about / Making profit
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What happens to most start-ups?
- They succeed and generate profits / They fail
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What happens if a start-up fails?
- I may lose my investment / Crowdcube reimburses my investment
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Can I get my money back at any time?
- Yes / No
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If a company is successful, how can I sell my shares?
- Founders must buy them back / Only when the company is bought or floats on the stock market
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What happens to your shareholding if a company issues more shares?
- It decreases / It increases
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How should you invest in start-ups?
- Focus on one company / Diversify across multiple companies
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Investing in start-ups is...
- High risk / Low risk
Completion: Answer correctly to gain access to investment opportunities. If you fail, you’ll need to retake the assessment. It's for your safety.
Investor transparency and due diligence
The WALLIEN campaign is hosted on Crowdcube, where all opportunities are approved and reviewed for clarity and fairness.
Crowdcube’s Due Diligence Charter ensures:
- All information is verified for accuracy.
- Key risks are disclosed transparently.
- The platform is compliant with financial regulations.
For more details on Crowdcube’s due diligence process, visit their Due Diligence Charter.
Risk warning
Investing in start-ups like WALLIEN involves risks, including:
- Illiquidity: Shares can’t be sold easily unless the company is bought or goes public.
- Loss of capital: Start-ups often fail, and you may lose your investment.
- Dilution: Future fundraising rounds may reduce your shareholding.
Crowdcube Target Audience
Investing is aimed at those who are sufficiently sophisticated to understand these risks. Complete your categorization and assessment to confirm eligibility.
For more details, see Crowdcube’s Risk Calculator.
What’s Next?
1. Investment access
Once the WALLIEN campaign goes live, you’ll receive an email notification. Be ready to invest early!
2. Explore opportunities
Dive deeper into WALLIEN’s vision and values by visiting our values and impact page.
3. Final steps
Complete your categorization and assessment, and ensure all details are verified to proceed with your investment.
Join WALLIEN in revolutionizing women’s waterwear
This is your chance to contribute to a sustainable future while supporting water women globally. Register now for early access, and let’s make waves together!
For more information, visit the Crowdcube page.
