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.

3 Companies to Invest in on Republic’s Equity Funding Platform

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Republic is one of the top players in the crowdfunding market. So then, what are some of the interesting offerings on the platform? Here’s a look at three, which focus on markets like virtual events, enterprise software and group chat.

NowRX Puts Pharmacists in a Warehouse and Employees Making the Delivery

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Right now NowRX is only operating in California, where it has delivered 150,000 prescriptions to 18,000 customers. But it has nationwide ambitions.

Insense Stock Represents the Short-Form Video Revolution

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors should do research on Insense stock, as the company seeks to expand its short-form video platform for brands and influencers.

WeFunder Review: Look No Further for High-Quality Equity Crowdfunding

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Founded in 2011, WeFunder has turned into one of the top equity crowdfunding sites. Here’s a look at what the company provides.

StartEngine Review: ‘Mr. Wonderful’ Approves This Crowdfunding Platform

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
My StartEngine review concludes that thanks to the endorsement of "Mr. Wonderful," this equity crowdfunding platform is a true star.

10 Startups to Invest In With Equity Crowdfunding

By John Kilhefner, Senior Managing Editor, Lango Franchise
Searching for startups that could be the next Apple? You won't just stumble on them, which is why we've compiled our top equity crowdfunding reviews.

The Amazon of Pharmacy: NowRx Could Be a Big Winner

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Pharmacy start-up NowRx is in the very early stages of disrupting the $400 billion legacy pharmacy market.

There’s a Buzz Building Around Juna

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
A San Francisco-based wellness startup in the CBD space is looking to raise money on Republic. Here are three reasons to invest in Juna. 

AngelList Review: Finding The Next Hot Startup

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
It’s the 10-year anniversary of the platform that links investors to founders, so there's much to celebrate in this AngelList review.

Hearo.Live: Going Virtual With Live Events

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hearo built an app to capitalize on the growth in eSports. It's now raising capital from people wanting to invest in Hearo.Live.

Fleeting Wants To Shake Up The Trucking Industry

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fleeing has built an online marketplace to match drivers and carriers. And the company is also raising capital with the crowdfunding site, Republic.

Genobank: Looking to Remake the DNA Kit Market

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Genobank.io is looking to raise capital from the crowdfunding site, Republic. The company is developing a privacy-first DNA kit that is based on blockchain technology.

Upshift Is Looking To Redefine Car Ownership

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Upshift is developing a service that makes it easy to lease a car on a short-term basis. The company is also raising capital on the crowdsourcing site, Republic.

7 Reasons to Raise Capital With Crowd Equity

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Equity Crowdfunding has become a popular approach for startups to raise money. And the benefits go beyond just about money.

How Equity Crowdfunding Affects Your Taxes

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Equity crowdfunding provides an easy way to invest in startups. But handling the taxes can be tricky. Here’s a look.

4 Factors That Affect the Future of Equity Crowdfunding

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
In a short period of time, equity crowdfunding has become an important part of financing for small businesses. And it looks like the growth will continue. But also expect changes, such as with regulations.

What Questions Should You Ask When Investing in a Private Company?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Much like public investing, private investing requires investors to have a strategy for making investments, including what questions to ask.

Teooh: The Virtual Event App for the Novel Coronavirus Era

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Founded in 2018, the company has built an app to use AR and VR to create virtual events. The company is now raising money on the crowdfunding site, Republic.

3 Reasons to Invest $500 in ModVans’ CV1 Campervan

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Further, according to ModVan’s StartEngine presentation, a total of 5,249 Class B RVs (van campers such as CV1) units were shipped in 2017. Adding in the RVIA’s data for 2018 and 2019, an average of 5,126 Class B units were shipped on an annual basis over the past three years.
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