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Join us on Inside Startup Investing as Mattie Mead, CEO of Hempitecture , shares insights on using hemp to create sustainable building materials that reduce carbon emissions. #Sustainability #ConstructionInnovation

Our Senior Investment Analyst, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, breaks down how Hylio is reshaping drone agriculture by dramatically reducing overhead—going from six operators down to just one. Check out how this groundbreaking tech is creating big opportunities for farmers and investors alike. Watch the full episode of Investment Roundtable to learn more https://buff.ly/qL16kAC

?? Real estate investments via Reg CF are on the rise—and Brian Belley, Kingscrowd’s VP of Product, explains why this trend isn't slowing down. Interest rates, market shifts, and traditional channels are shaking things up, potentially driving more deals to crowdfunding platforms. Catch the full breakdown on the latest episode of Investment Roundtable. https://buff.ly/K96Jxzi

How does a startup scale from $3M to $30M? In the latest episode of Inside Startup Investing, BitterBrains CEO Alex Kyriakidis talks with Christopher Lustrino how they're expanding beyond Vue.js to Laravel, frontend, and AI developer training—unlocking a 10x larger market and diving into B2B opportunities. With tech education on the rise and AI reshaping industries, Bitterbrains is seizing the moment. Tune in to hear how they’re making it happen https://buff.ly/AO3Lh1A

The SEC ruled that meme coins are not securities, which raises big questions for investors. ?? Are they now unregulated offerings with high risk (possibly scams), or does this provide clarity for real investments like equity crowdfunding? We also break down "Testing the Waters"—do investors actually follow through on their commitments? And which platform, Wefunder or StartEngine, sees higher conversion rates? Check out the full episode: https://buff.ly/VKb3NA4

Is Testing the Waters (TTW) Effective in Equity Crowdfunding? Our latest study dives into how preliminary investor reservations reflect on actual capital raised. Did you know that TTW can often predict less than initially expected? Our chart breaks down the conversion rates of TTW reservations into live investments on platforms like Wefunder and StartEngine. Key Insights: -StartEngine campaigns often surpass TTW expectations, sometimes reaching up to 600% of reserved amounts. -Wefunder campaigns usually match their TTW reservations closely, demonstrating consistency in investor commitment. Stay informed about what these trends mean for future crowdfunding strategies and how they could impact your investment decisions.

Explore the strategic growth and investment insights of Carrick Rangers with owner Michael Smith on Inside Startup Investing. Learn how this historic club plans to compete at European levels. #SportsBusiness Listen:

Our latest analysis dives into which platforms are offering the best equity crowdfunding deals. Using a rating system, we've assessed hundreds of deals across major platforms to see where the top opportunities lie. ?? Key Insights: -Dealmaker Securities facilitated the highest total fundraising but had a median rating lower than three competitors. -Wefunder not only hosted the highest number of deals but also maintained high-quality standards, with many deals rated above the median. Listen to our Investment Roundtable to explore what Robinhood’s tokenization push means for investors and dive deep into the quality of AI startups in crowdfunding.

From $351K in 2016 to $43.15M in 2024, AI startups are making waves in the equity crowdfunding arena. Our latest analysis reveals a nearly double growth in funding from 2023 to 2024 alone, showcasing AI's accelerating appeal to investors. ?? Highlights from our Chart of the Week: Rapid Increase: The number of AI companies participating has grown from just 2 in 2016 to 55 in 2024. Sustainable Investment: Despite a slight dip in 2023, the momentum in 2024 reflects strong investor confidence in AI technologies. ?? Dive into the full analysis to understand the key drivers behind this growth and what it means for future tech investments in our latest newsletter

Founders! Next week, don't miss out on a webinar featuring industry experts bringing a fresh perspective on the impact Equity Crowdfunding is having on VC backed companies. Our all-star panel will include: Jonny Price, President of Wefunder, moderating the discussion. Maria Springer, CEO of Capital Department Christopher Lustrino, CEO of Kingscrowd And special guest, Tyler Hayes, CEO of Atom...Bringing AI to the human body to create artificial bodies. https://lnkd.in/dHYRQdrz