StartEngine

StartEngine is one of the leading equity crowdfunding platforms in the US: it allows any investor — accredited or not — to invest in early-stage startups from small amounts, and lets startups raise funds from their community.

StartEngine is an SEC-regulated equity crowdfunding platform in the United States that allows anyone — not just accredited investors — to invest in startups. Investors browse active campaigns, see company details, growth plans, valuation and investment terms, and can invest from relatively low minimum amounts. In return they receive equity shares or other financial instruments in the company. Startups use StartEngine to raise capital from their community of customers, fans and retail investors, as an alternative to or complement of traditional VC rounds. StartEngine acquired SeedInvest in 2022 and Vinovest (fine wine investment platform) in 2026, expanding its offering. The platform also includes StartEngine Secondary, a secondary market where investors can sell their shares before a traditional exit. As with any startup investment, it carries very high risk of capital loss.

For private investors who want to diversify with early-stage startup investments, and for startups that want to raise funds from their community by involving them as shareholders.

Investing on StartEngine is free for investors. Startups raising funds pay fees on completed raises, variable based on the deal structure. StartEngine also offers a paid membership program for investors wanting priority access to campaigns and other benefits. Updated fee details are available at startengine.com.