[aginn]

It is a good idea and there are some web entrepreneurs I know in the Dallas area that are building something similar. Everyone is right who have commented that you might run into problems with the SEC, then again Kickstarter often is used as a solicitation platform of investors. There is a website in Europe that allows people to fund startup ideas. I could not find it, but I know it exists.

Recently, the SEC considered changing the rules for small investment amounts (less than 1K). Maybe in the coming years, your idea will be possible.

There are creative ways around the SEC rules but it does get messy when people want to cash out. Just get a good lawyer!