Trust Exchange, with a valuation of $20 million, is raising funds on Republic. The company has developed a platform that uses network effect mechanics to enable direct collaboration between people, organizations, and things. Trust Exchange allows users to create their custom collaboration networks, connect with collaborators, and activate their network with more flexibility, speed, and cost-efficiency. The platform has a growing community of over 40,000 users and is expanding its network to over 50 banks, specialists, and 700 vendors. Edward Sullivan founded Trust Exchange in January 2011. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $1.24 million. The campaign proceeds will be used for technology and product development, sales and marketing, infrastructure, and general working capital.