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Hubtas Review 2023: The Industry's Most Advanced Equity Crowdfunding Tools
Hubtas has been making a name for itself in the equity crowdfunding world recently and for good reasons. The tool is one that I use...
Caleb Naysmith
Sep 25, 20233 min read
Startup Exits & IPOs: How Long Before A Startup Exits or Goes Public?
On average, it takes a startup ten years from founding to scale to the startup being ready for an IPO or exit. Some venture-backed...
Caleb Naysmith
Aug 31, 20236 min read
Is Wefunder a Scam? A Comprehensive Breakdown
Wefunder pioneered the U.S. equity crowdfunding market and a great diversification option for any portfolio. The world of equity...
Caleb Naysmith
Aug 29, 20234 min read
Is StartEngine a Scam? A Comprehensive Examination
Many upset investors call StartEngine a scam, but is it actually? No, StartEngine is not a scam. The platform is regulated, completely...
Caleb Naysmith
Aug 27, 20233 min read
When Will I See a Return on My StartEngine and Wefunder Investments?
StartEngine and Wefunder can be an incredibly lucrative diversification option if done correctly. But equity crowdfunding investments...
Caleb Naysmith
Aug 26, 20234 min read
The 5 Stages Of Venture Capital And Startup Funding
There are typically at least five stages of any venture-backed startup, but there can be as many as 10 or more depending on the startup....
Caleb Naysmith
Aug 24, 20234 min read
How To Invest In Startups 2023 Comprehensive Guide
One of the easiest, best, and most accessible ways for anyone to invest in startups is through equity crowdfunding sites. Investing in...
Caleb Naysmith
Aug 22, 20236 min read
Community Round Explained: A Comprehensive Guide
The 'Equity Crowdfunding' industry first went live in 2016 following the implementation of the JOBS Act. But crowdfunding is typically...
Caleb Naysmith
Jul 28, 20233 min read
What Is The Difference Between Equity Crowdfunding And Normal Crowdfunding?
Equity crowdfunding has been somewhat burdened by its name. Crowdfunding is typically associated with pre-ordering a product to get to...
Caleb Naysmith
Jun 21, 20232 min read
What Is Equity Crowdfunding? Everything You Need To Know
The JOBS Act was a law passed in 2012 that went into effect in 2016 effectively creating the industry commonly known as equity...
Caleb Naysmith
Jun 21, 20236 min read
Boxabl Investors Comprehensive Guide: Everything You Need To Know About Your Boxabl Investment
Boxabl is one of the largest and most popular companies in the equity crowdfunding world. As such, tens of thousands of investors...
Caleb Naysmith
May 20, 20238 min read
Geoji, the Company Making Social Media for the Real World, is Live on StartEngine!
Interview and breakdown of this StartEngine offering! We’re back talking about another StartEngine startup, and honestly, I think this...
Caleb Naysmith
Jul 21, 20229 min read
What is Equity Crowdfunding?
An in-depth look into the equity crowdfunding industry. The “Jumpstart Our Business Startups” (JOBS) or “Capital Raising Online While...
Caleb Naysmith
Jun 4, 20227 min read
Latest Deal Reports
Thinking About Investing In Holly, The Startup Democratizing Hollywood?
Investing in Holly is about delivering a disruptive solution to an age-old problem: Hollywood’s greed and corruption. For too long, the...
Thinking About Investing In AtomBeam, The Startup Creating Hyper Efficient Machine Communication?
In a world where data is the new gold, managing and transmitting this invaluable resource efficiently is critical. AtomBeam Technologies,...
Thinking About Investing In Aries, The All-In-One Client Focused Trading and Investment Platform?
Aries launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine and quickly raised over $350,000. This comprehensive investors guide and...
Thinking About Investing in ACME AtronOmatic on StartEngine?
ACME AtronOmatic, the company behind the popular MyRadar app, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine. The company...
Thinking About Investing In Apis Cor, The Innovative 3D Printing Housing Construction Startup?
In an ambitious step towards revolutionizing the global construction sector, Apis Cor is offering investors a chance to own a stake in...
Thinking About Investing in R3 Printing, The High-Performance 3D Printer Startup?
In this comprehensive breakdown, we provide an overview of R3 printing while breaking down it's strengths and weaknesses from an...
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