INVEST IN STARTENGINE TODAY!
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$14,765,575 Raised
Reasons to Invest
- A combined $1.1B raised, $700K+ potential new users: in one of the biggest acquisitions to hit crowdfunding, we just bought fellow platform SeedInvest******
- Top investors at the helm: CEO Howard Marks co-founded Activision in 1991 ($70B acquisition by Microsoft); Shark Tank Judge Kevin O'Leary is our strategic advisor****
- 6x revenue growth over previous 3 years: we made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the country for revenue growth*****
Invest now, and earn up to 20% bonus shares.
overview
The Problem, The Solution
Before 2012, everyday retail investors were barred from investing in early-stage companies – and the returns of this asset class. That’s why serial entrepreneur and seasoned investor Howard Marks stepped in to fill the gap. Today, StartEngine is one of the biggest online platforms for startups investing in the game. We’re also the only equity crowdfunding platform to raise over $70 million of its own capital exclusively through the crowd. So far, 37,000 investors, including a star of ABC’s hit series Shark Tank, have joined our mission to democratize access to capital and open up startup investing for all.
“To be honest with you, I had wanted to compete with Howard out of the gate…but after seeing what he had built with [the StartEngine] team, it made a lot of sense to join him” – Kevin O’Leary
back-to-back banner years for startengine
In 2022 alone, we...
- Entered Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the country
- Crossed 1 million users on our platform
- Agreed to acquire one of our largest competitors, SeedInvest**
our business model
How StartEngine Makes Money
- Capital Raise Fees: we charge companies a percentage of the funding they secure on our platform
- Equity: we take equity in StartEngine alumni at the same terms as you, the investors
- Service fees: we also charge fees to companies for a range of services throughout the life of their funding round
- Trading fees: we charge a selling fee to investors using our trading platform, StartEngine Secondary
- Owner’s Bonus: we collect annual subscription fees from investors who opt into our premium membership service, Owner’s Bonus
startengine secondary
First-Mover Advantage for Providing Potential Liquidity
One of the biggest challenges facing startup investing: liquidity. Typically, investors have to wait for an IPO or an acquisition to see a return on their investment. We aim to change that. Our pilot program of StartEngine Secondary has already helped over 1,200 investors to trade more than $1.4M worth of shares in startups and collectible assets. Now we’re gearing up to become the go-to platform for trading early-stage companies following their funding rounds.
disclaimers
*Even if a company has quoted its securities on StartEngine Secondary, there is no guarantee an active trading market for the securities will ever develop, or if developed, be maintained. You should assume that you may not be able to liquidate your investment for some time, if at all, or be able to pledge these shares as collateral.
**Completion of the acquisition is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approval. See additional information here.
***Source = https://kingscrowd.com/markets/. Please note a KingsCrowd edge subscription is required to access this report.
****Kevin O’Learly is a paid spokesperson for StartEngine. View the details here.
*****Historic performance is not indicative of future results.
******Includes funds raised via Reg. CF and Reg. A+ combined through StartEngine’s funding portal and broker dealer, as well as StartEngine’s OWN raises and funds raised on SeedInvest.
ABOUT
HEADQUARTERS
3900 W Alameda Ave Suite 1200
Burbank, CA 91505
WEBSITE
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We’re taking startup investing to the public. That means anyone can buy shares of early-stage companies, build a portfolio, and trade – all on StartEngine.*
TERMS
StartEngine
Overview
PRICE PER SHARE
$25
DEADLINE
Jan 1, 2024
VALUATION
$1.32B
FUNDING GOAL
$500 - $46M
Breakdown
MIN INVESTMENT
$500
MAX INVESTMENT
$107,000
MIN NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
20
MAX NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
1,840,000
OFFERING TYPE
Equity
ASSET TYPE
Common Stock
SHARES OFFERED
Common Stock
Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares
NEW UPDATES
05.31.23
New Launches Raise $435k on Average in First Month 👀
In 2023 we began focusing on founders with higher raise potential and we’ve already seen a 5x jump in median dollars raised in the first 30 days.
Let’s talk strategy – At the beginning of 2023, StartEngine pivoted its sales strategy to become more selective about which founders launched on our platform.
Now, we’re starting to see the early results of that decision, and founders who signed in Q1 have raised an average of $435,000 in the first 30 days of their offer – a 5x jump over the numbers for the end of last year.
Why the first 30 days are so important – Typically, community rounds receive the bulk of investments at the beginning and end of the offering. So, a 5x spike in the first month can be an important indicator of successful raises to come and a strong close to 2023 for StartEngine.
With an army of over 40,000 investors like you, we’re rewriting the script on startup investing. Join us today and become a co-owner of StartEngine.
This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
ALL UPDATES
05.30.23
40,000-Strong: The Army Backing StartEngine
In May, StartEngine: 1) acquired SeedInvest,* 2) set two platform records, 3) crossed $14M in our own raise, and 4) just landed investor #40,000.
It’s been a busy month – To top it off, we just crossed 8,000 investors in our current raise, one of whom is now #40,000 when you look at all five of StartEngine’s community rounds.
What are the two platform records you ask? Most investments in a single day of 2023, and the largest sole investment in StartEngine history. Yeah, both happened this May.
40,000 is more than just a number – Shareholders like you represent an army of ambassadors who help us reach new founders, investors, partners, and avenues to grow StartEngine. If you’re asking us, our differentiated edge is, well, you.
Help us rewrite the script on startup investing today by becoming #40,001.
*See details here. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
05.26.23
Grow Your Seat at The Table
On Monday, we shared that StartEngine has seen a recent spike in six- and seven-figure investments – and that there may be many more to come (for details, see our May 22 post).
These whale-like investments validate one of StartEngine’s key sources of recurring revenue: Owner’s Bonus. We’ll let you do the math, but an extra 10% equity on a $1M+ investment is, well…a huge bonus.
A bonus, on top of the bonus – Invest $5,000 or more in StartEngine itself, and you can earn 20% bonus shares. That’s a fast way to grow your seat at the table for every seven-figure investment to come.
This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
05.24.23
The Start of Reg A Summer?
In the next month alone, we’re slated to launch three new Reg A offerings. Combined, those could reach as much as $225M in potential investments.
An “older cousin” to Regulation Crowdfunding, Regulation A+ allows an issuer to raise up to $75M in a single round.
The tip of the iceberg – In addition to the three upcoming launches, just this last week a founder raising under Reg CF signed for a Reg A offering after their current round. Meanwhile, we’re in talks to sign still two more live issuers to Reg A offerings.
We’ll let you do the math, but the investment potential can add up quite quickly. Claim your seat at the table today and invest in StartEngine.
This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
05.22.23
7 Figure Investments Hit StartEngine
Already in May, we’ve settled multiple six- and seven-figure investments collectively worth $4M. There could be many more to come.
Quality over quantity – The seven-digit dollar amounts suggest that StartEngine’s sales strategy is working. Namely, by focusing on top-tier issuers, we hope to attract major investors to our platform and vice versa.
More seven-digit investments to come – We believe that in the wake of our acquisition of SeedInvest, large investments on StartEngine will only accelerate.* SeedInvest had an active community of accredited investors, and early data indicate that we could add as many as 38,000 sophisticated investors to our user base.
Big investments come with big perks – Case in point: invest $5,000 or more in StartEngine and you can earn up to 20% bonus shares.
*See details here. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
05.19.23
What’s Happening? How to Explain Massive Spike in Mobile Investments
Did you miss it? Amid the recent flurry of game-changing news, we wouldn’t blame you…investments through our app have spiked 1.6x in 2023.
$5.26 million – that’s how much was invested on StartEngine’s iOS app in the first four months of the year. It also constitutes an over $2M jump versus this time last year.
A maniacal focus on UX – Our team has been heads-down designing new features to help you drive alpha, track your portfolio, and never miss another moment with by-the-minute updates straight to your phone.
The results? Well, they’re in the numbers. And you can become a co-owner in the platform that’s driving the future of startup investing today:
This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
05.17.23
Early Data from SeedInvest
This week, we began testing emails to SeedInvest users promoting live raises on StartEngine. The results are better than we could have ever expected.
ICYMI – last week, we officially closed on our acquisition of SeedInvest, bringing as many as 700,000 prospective new investors into the StartEngine community.*
Potentially doubling email performance – In our first marketing test to SeedInvest users, investments attributed to the email blast were 10% higher than our historical average, even though the SeedInvest user base is 30% smaller than StartEngine’s existing community.
If that trend continues, it also means once we combine SeedInvest users with our primary user base, email performance could spike by more than 2x.
Time to rake in the chips – Any acquisition comes with risk, but the early data from SeedInvest users suggests StartEngine’s bet could be paying off.
Join us at the table, and become a co-owner in StartEngine today.
*See additional details here. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
05.15.23
SeedInvest Announcement Viewed an Estimated 279M Times
Pictured above: some of the top publications to report on our acquisition of SeedInvest.
In the seven days since we closed on our acquisition of SeedInvest, the news has received an estimated 279 million views across 370 publications.*
“This union forms one of the largest global equity crowdfunding networks” – Yahoo FinanceLet’s talk knock-on effects – Over the long term, we believe the acquisition will be a boon to StartEngine as we work to onboard as many as 700,000 prospective new investors from SeedInvest. But we’re already seeing immediate benefits as a knock on to the announcement:
- 2023 record – shortly after breaking last week’s news, daily visitors to our site doubled and daily investments in StartEngine nearly tripled for a new high this year
- $14 million raised – to pile on to the flurry of recent milestones, we also crossed $14 million in our own funding round (yes, all in the same week)
The power of investors, like you – An army of more than 35,000 owners in StartEngine have helped us to stand out from the pack as a clear industry leader. Together, we’re writing the next chapter in equity crowdfunding.
Become a Co-Owner in StartEngine
*See additional details here. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
05.12.23
$14 Million Raised (Sometimes It’s Just Your Week)
Since Monday, StartEngine: 1) closed our acquisition of SeedInvest,* 2) set a 2023 record for daily investments, and 3) crossed $14M in our own raise.
Happy Friday – We’re closing one of the biggest weeks in StartEngine history with yet another milestone as we cross $14 million in our current funding round.
The achievement was no doubt hastened by the record flurry of investment activity we’ve seen since announcing the close of our SeedInvest acquisition. It also marks the 10th consecutive month in which we’ve raised over $1 million in our own funding round.
Yeah, it’s been a good week.
Looking ahead – There’s a lot to celebrate, but we’re far from resting on our laurels as we work to onboard as many as 700,000 prospective new investors from SeedInvest:
- In the coming days, we’ll begin tests to integrate this new cohort into our promotional schedule for issuers raising on StartEngine
- On the flip side, we’ve also started outreach to SeedInvest’s pipeline of founders, several of whom have already launched new funding rounds on StartEngine
Investors like you helped us to position StartEngine as a clear industry leader. Now, we’re writing the next chapter in crowdfunding, and you can join us.
Become a Co-Owner in StartEngine
*See additional details here. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
05.10.23
We Just Got the Most Investments of Any Day in 2023
After acquiring SeedInvest yesterday, StartEngine saw an enormous spike in traffic and the most investments in our own raise of any day in 2023.*
The power of the crowd. On the heels of yesterday’s announcement, the StartEngine community flexed its muscles yet again. And they did it in a massive way:
2x daily traffic – as shown above, the number of visitors to StartEngine.com more than doubled
2.7x the average number of investments in StartEngine – investments in our own raise almost tripled the daily average for 2023 reaching a new record for the year
Together, we’re writing the next chapter in equity crowdfunding. As Howard explained in his letter to investors, the support of shareholders like you allowed us to seize one of the biggest market opportunities to hit crowdfunding. Now we’re working to onboard more than 700,000 prospective new investors, and you can join us for the ride.
See additional details here. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
05.09.23
Acquisition Complete
Six months ago StartEngine took an unprecedented step for equity crowdfunding. Today, it’s official – we acquired SeedInvest.
70% audience growth…in a single day. One of the biggest impacts of the acquisition may be the leap our user base could experience, as we look to onboard as many as 700,000 prospective investors.
But that’s not the only impact, not by a mile:
- A legitimate challenger to VC dominance
Combined our two platforms have raised $1.1 billion to date; that makes us a serious contender to venture capital, in the midst of one of the most significant VC pullbacks on record - More investment opportunities
By joining forces, we believe we can attract even more of today’s top founders and vastly expand the scope of future offerings on StartEngine - A better partner for founders
StartEngine and SeedInvest are two of the foremost experts at helping companies bridge the gap between Reg. CF (up to $5M annually) and Reg. A+ (up to $75M); now we’re bringing that expertise under one roof
An immense debt of gratitude. As Howard mentioned in his letter to investors this morning, StartEngine’s strong capital position allowed us to seize one of the most important market opportunities to hit our industry. In other words, none of this is possible without your support.
Let’s write the next chapter in equity crowdfunding together. Join us and invest today.
This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
Stack Owner's Bonus & Rewards!
Members get an extra 10% shares in addition to rewards below!
REWARDS
$500
StartEngine Owner’s Bonus
This offering is eligible for the StartEngine Owner’s 10% Bonus program. For details on this program, please see the Offering Summary section.
$5,000
Additional 10% Bonus Shares
Invest over $5,000 and earn 10% bonus shares. This bonus is stackable for up to 20% bonus shares. Bonus shares may not immediately appear on your investor dashboard, but will be issued prior to the offering closing.
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Michael Magargal
2 days ago
When will secondary be re launched? I have investments that were once tradable on secondary and now have grown , but the liquidity that was advertised is no longer there .
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ALAN KESLER
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I know the minimum investment is $500. I made the investment. I want to add to my investment. However, I can’t do another $500. Can I purchase an additional 4 shares? Also, I made 3 referals and I have not seen the shares that I am owed in my account
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ALAN KESLER
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2 days ago
I know the minimum investment is $500. I made the investment. I want to add to my investment. However, I can’t do another $500. Can I purchase an additional 4 shares? Also, I made 3 referals and I have not seen the shares that I am owed in my account
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ALAN KESLER
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2 days ago
I know the minimum investment is $500. I made the investment. I want to add to my investment. However, I can’t do another $500. Can I purchase an additional 4 shares? Also, I made 3 referals and I have not seen the shares that I am owed in my account
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ALAN KESLER
8 INVESTMENTS
2 days ago
I know the minimum investment is $500. I made the investment. I want to add to my investment. However, I can’t do another $500. Can I purchase an additional 4 shares? Also, I made 3 referals and I have not seen the shares that I am owed in my account
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M J
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When is this round of funding over?
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Krunal Tailor
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3 days ago
Have invested from last 2 years in SE . Still don’t know how i will get any kind of return on this?
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Daniel Werdehausen
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What’s my portfolio worth?
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Ajith Potluri
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Hello SE team and Investors
Congratulations on investor #40,000 milestone.
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HOW INVESTING WORKS
Cancel anytime before 48 hours before a rolling close or the offering end date.
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With Regulation A+, a non-accredited investor can only invest a maximum of 10% of their annual income or 10% of their net worth per year, whichever is greater. There are no restrictions for accredited investors.
With Regulation Crowdfunding, non-accredited investors with an annual income or net worth less than $124,000, are limited to invest a maximum of 5% of the greater of those two amounts. For those with an annual income and net worth greater than $124,000, he/she is limited to investing 10% of the greater of the two amounts.
At the close of an offering, all investors whose funds have “cleared” by this time will be included in the disbursement. At this time, each investor will receive an email from StartEngine with their Countersigned Subscription Agreement, which will serve as their proof of purchase moving forward.
Please keep in mind that a company can conduct a series of “closes” or withdrawals of funds throughout the duration of the campaign. If you are included in that withdrawal period, you will be emailed your countersigned subscription agreement and proof of purchase immediately following that withdrawal.
StartEngine assists companies in raising capital, and once the offering is closed, we are no longer involved with whether the company chooses to list shares on a secondary market, or what occurs thereafter. Therefore, StartEngine has no control or insight into your investment after the close of the live offering. In addition, we are not permitted to provide financial advice. You may want to contact a financial professional to discuss possible investment outcomes.
For Regulation Crowdfunding, investors are able to cancel their investment at any point throughout the campaign up until 48 hours before the closing of the offering. Note: If the company does a rolling close, they will post an update to their current investors, giving them the opportunity to cancel during this timeframe. If you do not cancel within this 5-day timeframe, your funds will be invested in the company, and you will no longer be able to cancel the investment. If your funds show as ‘Invested’ on your account dashboard, your investment can no longer be canceled.
For Regulation A+, StartEngine allows for a four-hour cancelation period. Once the four-hour window has passed, it is up to each company to set their own cancelation policy. You may find the company’s cancelation policy in the company’s offering circular.
Once your investment is canceled, there is a 10-day clearing period (from the date your investment was submitted). After your funds have cleared the bank, you will receive your refund within 10 business days.
Refunds that are made through ACH payments can take up to 10 business days to clear. Unfortunately, we are at the mercy of the bank, but we will do everything we can to get you your refund as soon as possible. However, every investment needs to go through the clearing process in order to get sent back to the account associated with the investment.
Both Title III (Regulation Crowdfunding) and Title IV (Reg A+) help entrepreneurs crowdfund capital investments from unaccredited and accredited investors. The differences between these regulations are related to the investor limitations, the differing amounts of money companies are permitted to raise, and differing disclosure and filing requirements. To learn more about Regulation Crowdfunding, click here, and for Regulation A+, click here.
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