StartEngine helps everyday people invest and buy shares in startups and early growth companies. They believe in creating access: that everyone should be able to invest in the ideas that could become the great businesses of tomorrow and that entrepreneurs should be able to raise money from the public and those that believe most in them. They have raised over $250M for over 375 businesses to date, and have helped more companies raise capital than any other platform.  Not only are they simplifying startup investing, but they are also working to bring liquidity to you and let you trade your shares with other investors on StartEngine Secondary.

Once you have made an investment in a startup, you will hold private equity in that company. The value of your stake in the company may increase or decrease over time depending on how the company performs. You will receive cash or stock return on your investment if and when a positive liquidity event occurs – for example, as a result of the company going public or getting acquired by another company. Please bear in mind that startup investments are long-term investments that may take years to become liquid, if they do at all.

We charge 7%* of total capital raised for Regulation Crowdfunding offerings, an additional 2% in equity, as well as $10K in deferred revenue that we collect when the offering is complete.

Investment opportunities posted on this website are "private placements" of securities that are not publicly traded, are subject to holding period requirements, and are intended for investors who do not need a liquid investment. Investing in private companies may be considered highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk, including the risk of substantial loss of investment. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment.