How Subscription Agreements Work on StartEngine
Though you may occasionally find debt, convertible-note, revenue-share or other offerings, most investment opportunities on the StartEngine platform are for equity....
For Investors
Are SAFE Notes Not Safe for the General Public?
On March 5th, the SEC proposed changes to the JOBS Act, the first changes since April 2012 when the JOBS Act...
Convertible Notes: What Are They and How Do They Work?
If you invest in early stage startups, you’re likely to see companies that offer convertible notes in exchange for your investment....
The StartEngine Owner’s Bonus: Extra Shares, Launch Notifications and Priority Investing
Receive 10% bonus shares on certain investments. Learn about new offerings at launch. Get to the front of the line in...
Common Stock vs. Preferred Stock: Which Is a Better Investment for You?
Stock is one of the most popular types of assets for any investor to buy, whether they’re a hedge fund executive...
How Can Investors Receive Compounding Returns
A Fable Once upon a time, an Inventor of great rapport came to the great hall of the King to present...
Where Are They Now: An Interview with MedAnswers’ Alice Crisci
In January 2018, infertility app MedAnswers closed a $145,702 funding round with 88 investors on StartEngine, and they recently announced that...
How to Become an Accredited Investor: The Truth About Private Investing
With more and more private companies raising money every day, there are definitely benefits to being an accredited investor. However, there...
Understanding Startup Unicorns: How Startups Get to $1B Valuations
Whether you’re new to startup investing or a seasoned VC, you’ve likely heard the term “unicorn” used to describe some of...
Why You Should Diversify Your Startup Portfolio
We’ve all heard that we should diversify our portfolios. It’s the most cliched piece of investment advice there is, and it’s...