[trebb]

I’m not quite getting these groups that ask for money. Do the investors get a percentage? It doesn’t appear they do. Whats the incentive?

Same incentive as those who donate to FR - common interest and a place to "gather" for it.

[FrdmLvr]

I understand the “shared” aspect of it, which is what I assumed it to be. But recently, I’ve been reading about for-profit ventures where people are asking for this start-up money like a venture capitalist would, but I don’t see where they are paying back the investors. Are people donating to these start-up businesses without expecting a return? Am I misunderstanding?