What to look for when investing in ICO

[richan]

When an investor looks at a company there are two key things they are looking for.

1. Is this a team that can build a company and have a shot at holding the market.

2. If it fails, would there be an asset which can be sold to recover the capital. (a good number of times, it is the team)

Nobody says it out loud, but they are all hinting and will raise questions around this. As an entrepreneur, it helps to keep this in the back of your mind.

If you are satisfied with the above requirements ,then you can go ahead and bet your hard earned income on it.

[phoenixdowndee]

For me there are a few signs to look for in a ICO

- Strong team - Both in development team and also the CEO's / marketing (no point having a great team to create something, if nobody can advertsie it and push the startup in the right direction.
- Realistic vision - not aiming too high or if they do not reach their target everyone who invested will be disappointed
- Solid whitepaper - Well thought out, shows realistic goals, a strong good vision and a plan of action
- Strong social media presence - A social media that shows they are connected with everyone
- Good customer support - Shows they care, and they have invested time and money into making sure the average investor can ask questions
- Good website - A business who is willing to throw time and effort into a good website are less likely to be a scam
- finite supply - ICO's with no cap can be dangerous and can simply just damage their own coin by releasing more for more investment.
-Market they are getting involved with - Is this a new market? or a dying one? who controls the market?

Finally
- Good concept and catchy name - A good ethos and a name that makes them stand out. Personally i would avoid anything that is something "coin".

If these are in place, then it's a good sign. I am looking at Crowdholding at the minute, just started today.

https://ico.crowdholding.com/

[amacar2]

- Team behind the project (should have some experience in the related niche).
- Good marketing team or PR company
- Very low hard cap so only few people can invest during ICO and all other have to buy them from market.
- Clear roadmap and whitepaper covering almost every question that can be raised by investors..
- Legal advisers and registered company behind the project will ensure there will be no legal problems in future.

[finvestor]

When an investor looks at a company there are two key things they are looking for.

1. Is this a team that can build a company and have a shot at holding the market.

2. If it fails, would there be an asset which can be sold to recover the capital. (a good number of times, it is the team)

Nobody says it out loud, but they are all hinting and will raise questions around this. As an entrepreneur, it helps to keep this in the back of your mind.

If you are satisfied with the above requirements ,then you can go ahead and bet your hard earned income on it.

Recovery from personal assets would be hard to get. Limited liability companies are designed in a way to allow entreprenuers to take risk and be limited by the capital they put in the company, not the personal assets. Why do you think it will come to this?

[tsaroz]

I'd rather go with the tokens that may have a real usability. For example, coins that are used as fuel for sidechain networks, coins that are used to buy goods or coins that gains dividend based on the profit of the company.

[littlebill16]

When an investor looks at a company there are two key things they are looking for.

1. Is this a team that can build a company and have a shot at holding the market.

2. If it fails, would there be an asset which can be sold to recover the capital. (a good number of times, it is the team)

Nobody says it out loud, but they are all hinting and will raise questions around this. As an entrepreneur, it helps to keep this in the back of your mind.

If you are satisfied with the above requirements ,then you can go ahead and bet your hard earned income on it.

The importance of the team is so important and I think something many new projects neglect, so often they are poor in terms of responding to the community which only raises questions such as 'if they can't respond to my simple question how will they keep up with all their responsibilities for the company'.

[Crumple Cat]

In today's realities, except for the team, we need to look at the availability of an already successfully working product. Especially this is a mandatory requirement for projects that want to raise large investments. If it is a project without a working product, it has no right to request tens millions. A maximum of a few million and that's a lot.

[BlackPanda]

In today's realities, except for the team, we need to look at the availability of an already successfully working product. Especially this is a mandatory requirement for projects that want to raise large investments. If it is a project without a working product, it has no right to request tens millions. A maximum of a few million and that's a lot.

I chose the way you mentioned as a second option. My first choice is to pay attention to how an ICO will be developed, because I believe that it all starts with the vision and mission of the project. When the purpose of the project we already know then we can see how that will be done by the project developers, see also who the team is incorporated in the project. I want to make sure that everything I do will make me have a chance to make a profit.

[digital_weezer]

For me there are a few signs to look for in a ICO

- Strong team - Both in development team and also the CEO's / marketing (no point having a great team to create something, if nobody can advertsie it and push the startup in the right direction.
- Realistic vision - not aiming too high or if they do not reach their target everyone who invested will be disappointed
- Solid whitepaper - Well thought out, shows realistic goals, a strong good vision and a plan of action
- Strong social media presence - A social media that shows they are connected with everyone
- Good customer support - Shows they care, and they have invested time and money into making sure the average investor can ask questions
- Good website - A business who is willing to throw time and effort into a good website are less likely to be a scam
- finite supply - ICO's with no cap can be dangerous and can simply just damage their own coin by releasing more for more investment.
-Market they are getting involved with - Is this a new market? or a dying one? who controls the market?

Finally
- Good concept and catchy name - A good ethos and a name that makes them stand out. Personally i would avoid anything that is something "coin".

If these are in place, then it's a good sign. I am looking at Crowdholding at the minute, just started today.

https://ico.crowdholding.com/

Pretty much hit the nail on the head there. Maybe i would add very recognizable advisers as it connects the project to their audience.

[bitcoinvestor]

Loot at the project? How is the project, it is realistic or not. you can read also the roadmap if you are lazy to read the whitepaper. Who are the personells behind the ICO. Are there any well known developers or well known scammers. There are few ICOs backed by reputable company. Bankex is supported by Azzure microsoft, I think Bankex is a good ICo. You can visit

Live project is also one of my referrence to participate in ICO.

Idex ia based on live project
https://medium.com/altcoinsweekly/how-to-trade-at-idex-the-ethereum-token-marketplace-93979766701e

[mustafayigittt]

When I choose ICO for investing , I look its capacity because if it has capacity , It must increase sooner or later. Second thing that it's whitepaper you have read to understand process.

[Svener]

The important things we have to do before investing in as ICO projects are Founders, partners and developers with relevant experience in cryptocurrency/blockchain technology and associated markets.This is the most important part in my opinion as a good team is the backbone of a successful ico.
A well-documented offering that meets a clear market need and fills a valuable and ideally unique niche.As you would in any investment, you want to be sure that the product on offer is actually needed and wanted in the marketplace.

[pigheadbig]

The important things we have to do before investing in as ICO projects are Founders, partners and developers with relevant experience in cryptocurrency/blockchain technology and associated markets.This is the most important part in my opinion as a good team is the backbone of a successful ico.
A well-documented offering that meets a clear market need and fills a valuable and ideally unique niche.As you would in any investment, you want to be sure that the product on offer is actually needed and wanted in the marketplace.

Completely agree, dev team is the most important factor that the project to be successful or not. Without the dev team, best idea will turn out to be nothing.

[pawanjain]

You must be able to analyze the project well. Look at each and every detail like what the project does, how it works, what problems does it solve in real life, what are their goals, who are the developers, their team members and founders. Gather as much details as you can and analyze the project. See whether there is any actual need for the project to be implemented in the real world. If there is a need then the ICO will survive and raise good money. You must be able to differentiate between the projects which are made just to raise funds and projects which solves problems in real life scenarios.

[HertzCoin]

there are a lot of greatly important tips to look at when participating in ICO projects:
1) the project purpose
2) the base for the project implementation
3) the team
4) web site, white paper
5) roadmap
6) need of this project in modern world

[legenduim]

Dealing with ICO, you are sure looking for getting profits. Just find the right project, not scammers (they exist also unfortunately).

After careful selection, there is still a high probability of investing into a good project that cover your investment and give you an amount of bonuses and money. 

[hurriebra49]

I think everyone should check somethings before invest in any ICO
1. Purpose, Concept to enter in the market
2. Technology
3. Team
4 . how much he they collect in how many time.