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# Startups and Businesses

Thovt opens the door for investors to access a diverse range of tokenized investment opportunities in both startup ventures and well-established businesses. Through these investments, investors may gain partial ownership in these companies, entitling them to a share of their growth and success. Each option offers its unique advantages, empowering investors to support innovation and actively engage in the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship.

* Equity Tokens 
* Convertible Debt 
* Revenue Sharing
* Others

### Startups and Businesses Revenue Streams

* **Appreciation:** Businesses have the potential to appreciate in value over time. By holding tokenized assets representing ownership in the businesses, investors can benefit from capital appreciation as their value increases.
* **Dividends:** Equity in established businesses and startups, may pay out dividends to investors. These dividends are a portion of the company's profits distributed to its shareholders..
* **Interest from Loans:** If investors choose to lend their money to businesses through tokenized debt tokens, they can earn interest over time. This interest serves as a passive income stream.
* **Revenue Sharing:** With revenue-sharing tokens, investors partake in a company's success by obtaining a fraction of its revenue. This arrangement enables them to share in the company's growth until they've recouped a predetermined multiple of their initial investment.