StartEngine is one of the first platforms in the market, and their CEO and co-founder Howard Marks has been one of the key spokesmen for equity crowdfunding in the US. Today they are one of the largest equity crowdfunding platforms in the US market, with various investment opportunities listed on their platforms, some open to all investors and some for accredited investors only. Having launched the first ever equity crowdfunding campaign in the US on their platform in 2015, they have a strong track record of more than 300 companies they’ve helped fund.
StartEngine Overview
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Primary Location | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Domain | Startups |
| Sectors | Sector Agnostic |
StartEngine for Investors
| Non-accredited investors Accepted? | Yes |
| International investors accepted? | Yes |
| Cost to Investors | None, though for a small number of listings a 3.5% processing fee may apply |
| Min Investment | $99 |
| Secondary Market / Other liquidity solution | No |
| Curated Portfolio | Yes |
StartEngine for Entrepreneurs
| Cost to Entrepreneurs | 7% + 2% in equity for successful campaigns, as well as $10K in deferred revenue |
| International Startups | US based only |
StartEngine Highlights
| Notable partners/investors | Kevin O’Leary |
| Success stories | Many funded successfully. No notable exit mentioned on the website. |
| Anything Else? | The first equity crowdfunding platform operating in the US. They plan on launching a secondary market for their investors in the near future. |
