Equity Crowdfunding in Review: May 2019
The following data covers Regulation Crowdfunding raises between May 16, 2016, and May 31, 2019. Data is sourced from all publicly disclosed Form C filings with the SEC, as well as public websites.
Standard Analysis
Index: 2035
It’s fitting that in the month that Regulation Crowdfunding celebrated its third birthday, it also celebrated an important milestone.
Companies have now raised more than $200M via Regulation Crowdfunding!
In May, companies raised over $5.7M, bringing the total raised to $203.5M since Regulation Crowdfunding first began on May 16, 2016. This month the Index grew 2.3%.
Top States
Texas raised the most capital in May, with Texan companies raising $1.14M. California followed, raising $1.08M, and New York rounded out the top three, raising $1M.
Top Industries
The Food & Beverage industry remains on top, raising $1.3M in May. Supplements followed with $789K, and Travel with $421K.
Counties Using Regulation Crowdfunding
Harris County raised the most capital in May, with $1.03M raised. San Diego County followed with $841K and New York County with $812K.
StartEngine In May
Jet Token, an aircraft membership and booking platform, raised more than half of the capital raised via Regulation Crowdfunding in May on StartEngine’s platform. The company raised $362!
Did You Know?
Since the beginning of Regulation Crowdfunding, 64.4% of raises have been launched by corporations.
Raising in Los Angeles
12
campaigns in progress, down 6 from the previous month
1
new offering filed with the SEC, down 5 from the previous month
$41K
raised in May
