Equity Crowdfunding & Startups

The stock market isn’t the only way for everyday investors to tap into high-growth equity. In the past, only accredited investors could buy into privately traded companies, making a killing in the process. Thanks to the JOBS act, private investing in the form of equity crowdfunding is now open to investors of all backgrounds and skill levels. InvestorPlace seeks to be the first stop in your investment journey, providing educational research in all things investible.

5 Most Popular Startups on SeedInvest 2020

By Nick Clarkson, Web Editor
There are plenty of investing options on Wall Street, but some of the most popular startups also provide a possible gold mine opportunity.

You Don’t Have to Be Fancy to Invest in Fancy

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fancy.com is an online curated shopping site for unique home decor, art, and accessories. Here’s why you might want to invest in Fancy. 

Digifox: Finance App for the Crypto Age

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Digifox is focused on simplicity, such as with purchasing currencies and making global payments. There is also a competitive interest rate.

5 Equity Crowdfunding Risks to Consider Before You Invest

By John Kilhefner, Senior Managing Editor, Lango Franchise
Crowdfunding has democratized investing, giving everyone access to early-stage companies, real estate and fractional shares in assets like fine art. But don't rush in without understanding the risks.

Invest in SapientX for AI Tech That Takes on Siri and Alexa

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you invest in SapientX, you get exposure to an innovative startup trying to challenge Amazon and Apple on AI voice interfaces.

How to Invest in Curastory: A Video Platform for Student Athletes

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company is the inspiration of a former ESPN data scientist. She is using her skills to make a system to monetize influencer videos.

Kentucky Isn’t Just for Bourbon Lovers Anymore

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Head down to Kentucky for Cornbread Hemp, one of America’s finest CBD companies and a great equity crowdfunding investment, especially if you like cannabis-based products.

4 Companies Worth Investing in on WeFunder

By InvestorPlace Staff
WeFunder has a slew of investments on its equity crowdfunding platform. Two of our writers take a look at some of the best crowd equity offerings on the site.

Republic Crowdfunding: A Q&A With CEO and Co-Founder Kendrick Nguyen

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
An immigrant from Vietnam, Kendrick Nguyen has built one of the top equity crowdfunding platforms. Here’s what he thinks about the trends in the industry and how the company will continue to thrive.

Trust Stamp Review: A High-Quality Startup for Investors

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
A leader in biometric security, TrustStamp has a bright future as things like facial ID and fingerprinting become ubiquitous.

Event Hollow: Invest in Planning Weddings the Digital Way

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Weddings are expensive and stressful, but one startup is looking to change that. Invest in Event Hollow for its digital planning platform.

Equity Crowdfunding Risks (and Rewards) Every Investor Should Know

By Stavros Georgiadis, CFA, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors with an appetite for risk are starving in today's public markets, but equity crowdfunding has startups to satiate that desire.

Eat and Drink Your Way to Equity Crowdfunding Success

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Equity crowdfunding is an exciting new way of investing in the familiar food and beverages space. Here are three campaigns that are worth your consideration.

Caliber: Bringing Private Real Estate Deals To the Masses

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Caliber got its start back during 2009, when the financial crisis hit the economy. Yet the founders saw an opportunity to provide wider access to real estate opportunities.

Fashwire: A Platform to Democratize Fashion

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company operates an online platform that makes it easy for consumers to connect with top designers across the world. People can invest in Fashwire via a crowdfunding campaign.

Trust Stamp Review: This Insurtech Startup Offers Facial Recognition for Good

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
This Trust Stamp review looks at how an insurtech startup wants to use facial recognition technology for good. It's an all-or-nothing deal.

Snowball Money: Crypto Investing The Easy Way

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
With a crowdfunding campaign on Republic, investors are able to buy Snowball Money stock as a play on the digital future of money.

Buy Piestro for a Slice of the Pizza Vending Megatrend

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Pizza vending machines are going to take over the world alongside other next-gen pizza tech. That's why you should invest in Piestro today.

Blue Looks to Rethink Business Cards

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
There has not been much innovation with business cards, but Blue wants to change this. A crowdfunding campaign offers a way to invest in Blue.
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