StartEngine Milestones
June 2015
StartEngine
Launches
StartEngine launches its first offering Elio Motors, the first successful Regulation A+ offering that went on to raise $17M
May 2016
Equity Crowdfunding
Becomes Legal
Regulation Crowdfunding becomes effective, creating a new category of equity crowdfunding for raises up to $1.07M
August 2017
100,000
Users!
The number of people who use StartEngine reaches 6 figures!
July 2019
We Officially Become
A Broker-Dealer
StartEngine establishes a broker-dealer and can provide brokerage services to the companies on the platform
April 2020
Mr. Wonderful
Joins StartEngine
Renowned businessman and investor Kevin O’Leary joins StartEngine as a Strategic Advisor and as an investor
October 2020
StartEngine Raises
an $18.8M Round
StartEngine closes its third Regulation A+ offering, raising $18.8M from over 12,000 investors
October 2020
StartEngine Secondary
Trading Launches
StartEngine launches its investor trading marketplace where users can trade shares originally purchased via Regulation A+ and Regulation Crowdfunding
March 2021
New Rules Allow
Companies to Raise More
The SEC increases the maximum companies can raise via Reg CF and Reg A+ to $5M and $75M respectively
September 2021
StartEngine Expands
Into New Assets
Launched our first assets in StartEngine Collectibles
December 2021
We Hit Major
Growth Milestones
Half a billion raised: Successfully passed $500 million raised on StartEngine via Reg. CF and Reg. A+.
$29M Funding Round: StartEngine achieved a new site-wide record with $29.4M raised for their 2021 funding round. See disclosures below [1].
July 2022
StartEngine makes
the Inc. 5,000
Inc. Magazine officially named us on its list of the 5,000 fastest growing businesses in the US; we ranked among the top 100 of financial services companies
October 2022
StartEngine officially crosses 1 million users
That’s seven-figures-worth of users – from everyday people to our strategic advisor Mr. Wonderful – all helping to make equity crowdfunding the next big thing
November 2022
STARTENGINE TO ACQUIRE SEEDINVEST ASSETS
StartEngine agreed to acquired assets of one of its top competitors, SeedInvest, including its investor community that had raised over $470 million
May 2023
STARTENGINE ACQUIRES SEEDINVEST ASSETS
Nearly six months later to the day, we closed on an asset acquisition of one our top competitors, SeedInvest.3
AUGUST 2023
STARTENGINE MAKES THE INC. 5,000…AGAIN
For the second year running, we ranked among the 5,000 fastest growing businesses in the country.2
Perks Terms & Conditions
*If you are investing via a self-directed IRA, you cannot receive additional perks beyond bonus shares due to tax laws.
Claim up to 20% Bonus Shares
Investors in StartEngine can receive up to 20% bonus shares based on certain criteria. Investors are eligible to receive 10% bonus shares if they:
- Are a member of the Owner’s Bonus community; if you are investing via a self-directed IRA, you cannot receive additional perks beyond bonus shares due to tax laws.
- Reserved shares during the Test the Waters period of this offering
- Invest at least $5,000 in this offering during a single transaction Bonus shares in this offering are stackable.
The maximum amount of bonus shares that an investor can receive is 20%. Any investor who falls into two of the three categories above will receive 20% bonus shares, as will anyone who falls into all three categories. For example, if an investor reserved shares in StartEngine and is a Owner’s Bonus member, they will receive 20% additional shares. If that person also invests over $5,000, they will still receive the maximum of 20% bonus shares. Bonus shares may not immediately appear on your investor dashboard, but will be issued prior to the offering closing.
1. Based on StartEngine’s unaudited financials: $1.88M for first half of 2019 compared to $9.9M for first half 2023, since these are semi-annual numbers and have not been audited, they may not include year-end adjustments necessary to make those financial statements comparable to audited results
2. As measured by revenue growth over a three-year period. Source: https://events.inc.com/inc5000-welcome-2023/homepage
3. Includes $760M in funds raised as of May 9, 2023 via Reg. CF and Reg. A+ combined through StartEngine’s funding portal and broker dealer, StartEngine Capital, LLC and StartEngine Primary, LLC respectively, as well as StartEngine’s own raises. Also includes $470M in funds raised previously through offerings conducted on www.seedinvest.com outside of the StartEngine platform. In May 2023, StartEngine acquired assets of SeedInvest, including email lists for SeedInvest’s users, investors and founders seeking to raise funds.
4. Source: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/how-private-markets-became-an-escape-from-reality/2O4J4BRDTNCW7A5XB3K3IFXB3U/
5. Kevin O’Leary is a paid spokesperson for StartEngine. See his 17(b) disclosure, here.
6. Includes funding rounds via Reg. CF and Reg. A+ combined through StartEngine’s funding portal and broker dealer, StartEngine Capital, LLC and StartEngine Primary, LLC respectively, as well as StartEngine’s own raises.
7. Source: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2023/08/212085-reg-cf-crowdfunding-total-tops-2-billion-in-total-raised/
8. Source = https://kingscrowd.com/markets/. Please note a KingsCrowd Edge subscription is required to access this report. Includes funds raised via Reg. CF and Reg. A+ combined through StartEngine’s funding portal and broker dealer, StartEngine Capital, LLC and StartEngine Primary, LLC respectively, as well as StartEngine’s own raises.
9. StartEngine Marketplace (“SE Marketplace”) is a website operated by StartEngine Primary, LLC (“SE Primary”), a broker-dealer that is registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA and SIPC. StartEngine Bulletin Board ("SE BB") is a bulletin board platform that advertises interest in shares of private companies that previously executed Reg CF or Reg A offerings. SE BB enables shareholders to communicate interest in potential sales of shares in private companies and investors to discover, review, and potentially invest in private companies. As a bulletin board platform, SE BB provides a venue for investors to access information about private company offerings and connect with potential sellers.
While a security may be displayed on the bulletin board, these securities will be subject to certain restrictions which may prevent the ability to buy and sell these securities in a timely manner, if at all. Even if a security is qualified to be displayed on the bulletin board, there is no guarantee an active trading market for the securities will ever develop, or if developed, be maintained. You should assume that you may not be able to liquidate your investment for some time or be able to pledge these shares as collateral.
SE BB is distinct and separate from StartEngine Secondary (“SE Secondary”), which is an SEC-registered Alternative Trading System (ATS) operated by SE Primary. SE Secondary facilitates the trading of securities by matching orders between buyers and sellers and facilitating executions of trades on the platform.
10. Includes funds raised over multiple offerings and at different terms.
11. Count determined as number of unique email addresses in StartEngine’s database as of 10-6-2023.
Paid Promotions - 17 b disclosures:
- Kevin O’Leary: Kevin O’Leary is a paid spokesperson for StartEngine. Kevin is paid $400,000 per year for the first three years, then $420,000 in year four, $450,000.00 in year five, and $480,000 in year 6. Kevin has also received compensation in the form of 322,506 options at a $7.50 strike price and 343,282 options at a $40.50 strike price. On July 7, 2021, StartEngine Crowdfunding, Inc. conducted a 3:1 forward stock split. As a result of the split, Kevin’s compensation in the form of options has been adjusted to 967,518, and 1,029,856 options respectively.
- Benzinga: Accretive Capital, LLC d/b/a Benzinga is being compensated by StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. for publicizing the offering of StartEngine’s securities. Benzinga receives monthly cash payments based on a Cost Per Click of $5 per click from StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. to be promoted on benzinga.com and their partner networks. UpFlip: UpFlip Inc. has been compensated by StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. for publicizing the offering of StartEngine’s securities.
- UpFlip, Inc. received a one-time $30,000 payment, in cash, from StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. in August 2023 to be promoted on their YouTube channel and podcast during August and September 2023.
- Anthony Pompliano: Lunch Money Group, Inc. has been compensated by StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. for publicizing the offering of StartEngine’s securities. Lunch Money Group, Inc received a one-time $25,000 payment, in cash, from StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. in August 2023 to be promoted on their YouTube channel and podcast during August and September 2023.
- MoneyMade: MoneyMade LLC is being compensated by StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. for publicizing the offering of StartEngine’s securities. MoneyMade receives monthly cash payments based on an average Cost Per Click of $3.5 per click from StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. to be promoted on moneymade.io and their partner networks.
- Paved: Paved Marketing, Inc. is being compensated by StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. for publicizing the offering of StartEngine’s securities. Paved receives monthly cash payments based on an average Cost Per Click of $0.50 and $4.00 per click from StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. to be promoted on paved.com and their partner networks.
Important Message
IN MAKING AN INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS MUST RELY ON THEIR OWN EXAMINATION OF THE ISSUER AND THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, INCLUDING THE MERITS AND RISKS INVOLVED. INVESTMENTS ON STARTENGINE ARE SPECULATIVE, ILLIQUID, AND INVOLVE A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK, INCLUDING THE POSSIBLE LOSS OF YOUR ENTIRE INVESTMENT.
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Unless indicated otherwise with respect to a particular issuer, all securities-related activity is conducted by regulated affiliates of StartEngine: StartEngine Capital, LLC, a funding portal registered here with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and here as a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), or StartEngine Primary, LLC, a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and FINRA/SIPC. You can review the background of our broker-dealer and our investment professionals on FINRA’s BrokerCheck here. StartEngine Secondary is an alternative trading system regulated by the SEC and operated by StartEngine Primary, LLC, a broker dealer registered with the SEC and FINRA.
Investment opportunities posted and accessible through the site are of three types:
1) Regulation A offerings (JOBS Act Title IV; known as Regulation A+), which are offered to non-accredited and accredited investors alike. These offerings are made through StartEngine Primary, LLC (unless otherwise indicated). 2) Regulation D offerings (Rule 506(c)), which are offered only to accredited investors. These offerings are made through StartEngine Primary, LLC. 3) Regulation Crowdfunding offerings (JOBS Act Title III), which are offered to non-accredited and accredited investors alike. These offerings are made through StartEngine Capital, LLC. Some of these offerings are open to the general public, however there are important differences and risks.
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Investment opportunities posted and accessible through the site will not be offered to Canadian resident investors. Potential investors are strongly advised to consult their legal, tax and financial advisors before investing. The securities offered on this site are not offered in jurisdictions where public solicitation for offerings is not permitted; it is solely your responsibility to comply with the laws and regulations of your country of residence.
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StartEngine’s Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Crowdfunding, Inc. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. For more information about this offering, please view StartEngine’s offering circular and risks associated with this offering.
