StartEngine

Overview

Products and services

• Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) offerings
• Regulation A+ (Reg A+) offerings
• Regulation D (Reg D) offerings
• Investor relations management tools
• Campaign marketing and design guidance
• Capital raise advisory services
• Secondary market trading platform

Business problems addressed

• Difficulty accessing traditional venture capital or bank financing
• High barrier to entry for retail investors looking to support private companies
• Complex regulatory compliance requirements for public offerings
• Limited visibility and marketing reach for early-stage capital campaigns
• Challenges in managing large groups of individual shareholders

Key benefits and capabilities

• Integrated compliance and legal vetting for campaigns
• Direct portal for retail investor participation
• Automated investor reporting and dashboard tools
• Educational resources for first-time founders
• Secondary trading market for registered securities
• Marketing support for campaign promotion

Frequently asked questions

Can any startup launch a campaign on StartEngine?

Startups must undergo a vetting process and meet specific regulatory requirements to qualify for a crowdfunding campaign on the platform.

Does StartEngine handle the legal paperwork for my raise?

The platform provides tools and guidance to facilitate compliance with SEC regulations, though companies typically manage their own legal filings.

What is the difference between Reg CF and Reg A+ on this platform?

Reg CF allows companies to raise up to $5 million from all investors, while Reg A+ permits larger raises of up to $75 million with more extensive SEC filing requirements.