StartEngine Secure

Transfer Agent & Cap Table Management for Equity Crowdfunding

Here, you'll find the tools and expertise you need to navigate fundraising and cap table management under Reg A+, Reg CF, Reg D and more.

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Join the movement and experience the power of StartEngine Secure. Our results speak for themselves.

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Our Services

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Premium Support When You Need It

No robotic voice menus or chat bots – just a dedicated team of experts ready to assist when you need it.

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Competitive Pricing

No hidden costs or fees, and scale our services to meet your budget.

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Self Onboarding

Once signed up, add collaborators, securities, load current investors, and set permissions in minutes – no meeting required.

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Convertible Security Management

Navigate conversions, equity dilution, and shareholder rights without breaking a sweat.

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One-Click Cap Table Management

Track options, warrants, and all other issued securities in one spot.

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Proxy Voting

Let us take care of vote collection, proxy assignments, and communication for you.

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Direct Investor Engagement

We store investor contact information and handle outreach when you need it.

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Form C/AR Filing Handled for You

Our team will assist you every step of the way.

Pricing Plans

One software for cap table management, transfer agent, and fundraising

Essential Free

Up to 100 Investors

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Support: Online FAQs

Entire Cap Table Management

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Seed $250/mo

Up to 300 shareholders

Everything in Essential, plus…

Support: 1 Business Day Response

Investor Management (Transfers & Support)

Annual SEC Filing (Form C/AR)

Automated Quarterly Updates

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Growth $350/mo

Unlimited shareholders

Everything in Growth, plus…

Support: Dedicated Account Manager

Proxy Voting

One Line Cap Table

Stock Splits

Convertible Note & Preferred Conversion Coming Soon

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Essential Free

Up to 100 Investors

Seed
$250/mo

Up to 300 Investors or
Beneficial Owners

Growth
$350/mo

Infinite Investors or
Beneficial Owners

Support

Online FAQs

1 Business Day Response

Dedicated Account Manager

Entire Cap Table Management

SEC Registered Transfer Agent Services

Support: Dedicated Account Manager

Investor Management (Transfers & Support)

Annual SEC Filing (Form C/AR)

Automated Quarterly Updates

Equity Plan Management (Options & Warrants)

Proxy Voting

One Line Cap Table

Stock Splits

Convertible Note & Preferred Conversion

Coming Soon

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FAQ

Equity Stock
Equity stock (common, preferred, units, etc.) represents ownership in a company and grants shareholders certain rights and privileges. By holding equity stock, investors become part-owners and have the potential to benefit from the company's growth and success. StartEngine Secure ensures accurate tracking and management of equity stock to keep you informed and in control.

Notes
Notes, often referred to as convertible promissory notes, are debt instruments that can convert into equity under predetermined conditions. Investors lend money to a company with the expectation of converting their debt into equity at a later stage, often during a financing round or an exit event. StartEngine Secure helps you navigate the intricacies of note conversions, ensuring accurate record-keeping and seamless transitions.

SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity)
SAFEs offer a streamlined approach to early-stage investing. They allow investors to contribute funds to a company in exchange for the right to obtain equity in the future, typically during a subsequent financing round.

Options
Options grant the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specific number of shares at a predetermined price within a set timeframe. StartEngine Secure facilitates the management of employee options, providing a secure platform to track and exercise options while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining accurate records.

Warrants
Warrants are similar to options but are typically issued by companies to raise capital. They grant the holder the right to purchase a specific number of shares at a predetermined price within a specified timeframe.

While private equities offer exciting opportunities, they come with certain restrictions that are important to understand.

Transfer Restrictions and Compliance
Private equities often come with transfer restrictions, governing how and when securities can be transferred between shareholders. Compliance with these regulations is vital to ensure legal and efficient transfers. As your trusted transfer agent, StartEngine Secure can help you navigate these complexities.

Securities Lock-Up Periods
Lock-up periods are timeframes during which shareholders, typically company insiders, are restricted from selling their securities. These periods help maintain stability and avoid market manipulation. Familiarizing yourself with lock-up periods and their impact is key to planning your equity strategies. Here is a resource that can help get you started.

Questions Still?

Founded in 2017, StartEngine Secure LLC is an SEC-registered transfer agent and an affiliate of StartEngine Capital, LLC, an SEC-registered funding portal, and StartEngine Primary, LLC, an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA/SIPC. StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc is the parent company of StartEngine Secure.

A transfer agent is a vital player in the world of securities and finance. We serve as a trusted intermediary between companies and their shareholders, ensuring smooth and secure transactions. Our role extends beyond managing cap tables – we facilitate the issuance, transfer, and maintenance of securities in a compliance manner. For more information on Transfer Agents visit here.

Notify StartEngine Secure that you have a Proxy Vote and we will send out a notice to collect votes. After a short period of time, we provide the results for you to use.

In general you can follow these steps: review the terms, notify note holders, determine your financial position, communicate conversion options, coordinate repayment if you plan to repay the note in cash, and execute the conversion or repayment. Once the note holders have made their decision regarding conversion or repayment, follow the instructions outlined in the convertible note agreement. If conversion is chosen, provide the necessary documentation and information to complete the process. If repayment is chosen, coordinate with the note holders to make the repayment.

Updates can be sent through a few avenues. General updates can be sent to your offering page or sent directly to investors. If you would like a message sent directly to investors, ask your direct contact for StartEngine and we will be able to assist with sending.

Please contact secure@startengine.com for further details as every case scenario is unique to the issuer.

Log into Secure.StartEngine.com. If you do not have access please contact Secure@startengine.com for us to get you access.

For an investor to transfer their shares please have them reach out to contact@startengine.com with the shares they would like transferred and our team will speak to them about any available options.

There are two things that should happen if your company goes out of business. First, file the form C-TR (termination of reporting) with the SEC. We will assist with this. Second, write a letter to shareholders that clarifies the following points:

1. Did the company declare bankruptcy?
2. Are the shares worthless? If yes, these must be clearly stated for reporting purposes.
3. If the shares are not worthless, they will need to provide shareholders with information on recouping residual value.