Crowdfunding is making it easier to raise money from a broader group of investors than ever before. While crowdfunding can be an exciting opportunity for some companies, broader access to capital in a new and evolving process also comes with greater potential for missteps and mistakes. With a law practice representing many early-stage companies, we’ve seen a number of our clients go down the crowdfunding path over the last 18 months. Below are some early lessons that we’ve learned in our work with companies that have raised money through this process.