StartEngine

StartEngine is a U.S.-based equity crowdfunding platform that allows individuals to invest in startups and early-stage companies across various industries. Founded in 2014 by Howard Marks and Ron Miller, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. StartEngine offers a diverse range of investment opportunities, including private equity, real estate, collectibles, and alternative assets, catering to both accredited and unaccredited investors.

The platform provides a user-friendly interface for browsing and investing in companies across sectors such as technology, healthcare, media, and cleantech. Investors can access detailed information about each company's mission, goals, and growth potential, enabling informed investment decisions. StartEngine's commitment to democratizing investment opportunities has attracted a community of over 1 million registered investors.

In 2023, StartEngine expanded its market presence by acquiring assets of SeedInvest, another U.S.-based equity crowdfunding platform, from Pluto Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Circle Internet Financial. This acquisition enhanced StartEngine's capabilities in the crowdfunding space, allowing it to offer a broader range of investment opportunities to its growing community.

StartEngine's leadership includes co-founder and CEO Howard Marks, known for co-founding Activision, and strategic advisor Kevin O'Leary, a Canadian politician and businessman, investor, journalist, author, and television personality. The company's mission is to revolutionize the ways companies raise capital and to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams.

StartEngine is a funding portal registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The platform operates under regulations that allow companies to offer equity, debt, revenue shares, or royalties through crowdfunding, providing investors with access to a wide array of investment options.

StartEngine's user-friendly platform and diverse investment opportunities have made it a prominent player in the equity crowdfunding space, connecting everyday investors with promising startups and early-stage companies seeking capital.