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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
Report Highlights 65% Plunge in U.S. Venture Funding While StartEngine And Wefunder Look To Grow
A startling 65% drop in venture funding in the United States during the first half of 2023 has created a significant gap in the market,...
Caleb Naysmith
Aug 23, 20232 min read
StartEngine's Owners Bonus Could Rake In Over $3 Million For The Equity Crowdfunding Giant
In an impressive show of growth, StartEngine, a leading platform in the equity crowdfunding space, announced that their Owner’s Bonus...
Caleb Naysmith
Aug 23, 20232 min read
Thinking About Investing in Artly, The AI-Powered Robot Barista?
Artly, a cutting-edge company using AI technology to revolutionize the coffee industry, has begun an investment round on StartEngine....
Caleb Naysmith
Aug 23, 20232 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
New Nanogrid Battery Beats Tesla's Lithium-Ion By A Mile With Lower Costs and Higher Efficiency
In an era demanding sustainable energy solutions, YouSolar has emerged at the forefront with its revolutionary PowerBloc® — a solar...
Caleb Naysmith
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Thinking About Investing In BIB Technologies, The Future of Sustainable Mobile Stores?
Everything you need to know about investing in BIB Technologies on StartEngine. The retail industry is about to witness a paradigm shift,...
Caleb Naysmith
Aug 13, 20232 min read
StartEngine Marketplace: New Service Lets Investors Trade Shares in Equity Crowdfunding Startups
One of the most commonly asked questions in equity crowdfunding is "How do I sell my shares?" This is likely, in part, due to the...
Caleb Naysmith
Jul 10, 20231 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
Aaron Rodgers Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign With Sports Database OSDB
Equity crowdfunding is the ugly duckling of the startup investing world. For a while, the industry held a stigma that only the worst...
Caleb Naysmith
Jun 21, 20234 min read
The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act Guide & Overview
The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act is a piece of legislation that created the industry known as "equity crowdfunding." Signed...
Caleb Naysmith
Jun 16, 20234 min read
Regulation A: Comprehensive Guide For Issuers & Investors
Regulation A (Reg A) is a crucial component of the US securities landscape that investors and issuers should be intimately familiar with....
Caleb Naysmith
Jun 13, 202314 min read
Using StartEngine Secondary To Ensure a More Successful Equity Crowdfunding IPO
Helping your company transition from equity crowdfunding to the public markets. StartEngine Secondary has struggled to find its place in...
Caleb Naysmith
May 23, 20232 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
Another Win For Equity Crowdfunding: Monogram Orthopedics Skyrockets Over 450% After IPO
Monogram Orthopedics IPO is looking like a winner for their over 20,000 retail investors The recent slowdown in IPOs has resulted in...
Caleb Naysmith
May 19, 20231 min read
Boxabl Sues Former Employee and Fraudster Iani Tassev in Federal Court
Boxabl Inc., a prominent construction technology company, has filed a lawsuit against its former employee, Yanni Tassev, also known as...
Caleb Naysmith
May 16, 20233 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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