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“Because it’s more fun.”
@BackerKit.com CEO Maxwell Salzberg explains how Brandon Sanderson’s $23M campaign worked: turn the page into an experience that reflects the fandom—not just a payment form. When the campaign is the community, engagement (and dollars) follow.
@BackerKit.com CEO Maxwell Salzberg explains how Brandon Sanderson’s $23M campaign worked: turn the page into an experience that reflects the fandom—not just a payment form. When the campaign is the community, engagement (and dollars) follow.
September 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
“Because it’s more fun.”
@BackerKit.com CEO Maxwell Salzberg explains how Brandon Sanderson’s $23M campaign worked: turn the page into an experience that reflects the fandom—not just a payment form. When the campaign is the community, engagement (and dollars) follow.
@BackerKit.com CEO Maxwell Salzberg explains how Brandon Sanderson’s $23M campaign worked: turn the page into an experience that reflects the fandom—not just a payment form. When the campaign is the community, engagement (and dollars) follow.
"🚀 JUST ANNOUNCED: Kingscrowd's Investment Crowdfunding Week is coming September 29-October 2!
Join industry leaders, seasoned investors, and emerging entrepreneurs for 4 days of deep-dive sessions on the future of private market investing.
Register today: kingscrowd.com/icw25
Join industry leaders, seasoned investors, and emerging entrepreneurs for 4 days of deep-dive sessions on the future of private market investing.
Register today: kingscrowd.com/icw25
Investment Crowdfunding Week
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August 28, 2025 at 8:53 AM
"🚀 JUST ANNOUNCED: Kingscrowd's Investment Crowdfunding Week is coming September 29-October 2!
Join industry leaders, seasoned investors, and emerging entrepreneurs for 4 days of deep-dive sessions on the future of private market investing.
Register today: kingscrowd.com/icw25
Join industry leaders, seasoned investors, and emerging entrepreneurs for 4 days of deep-dive sessions on the future of private market investing.
Register today: kingscrowd.com/icw25
California leads startup funding—but guess who’s next on the map? 👀
In the latest KingsCrowd Podcast, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau reveals how Las Vegas is becoming a surprising equity crowdfunding hotspot.
Watch the full episode: kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...
In the latest KingsCrowd Podcast, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau reveals how Las Vegas is becoming a surprising equity crowdfunding hotspot.
Watch the full episode: kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...
August 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
California leads startup funding—but guess who’s next on the map? 👀
In the latest KingsCrowd Podcast, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau reveals how Las Vegas is becoming a surprising equity crowdfunding hotspot.
Watch the full episode: kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...
In the latest KingsCrowd Podcast, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau reveals how Las Vegas is becoming a surprising equity crowdfunding hotspot.
Watch the full episode: kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...
This week @ Kingscrowd:
Chart: The new ECF map—FL > TX, Las Vegas > NYC, and NV/UT/IL emerging as Reg A+ hubs.
Pod: State/city funding shifts + Foment Bio (non-viral exosome therapy, animal-first GTM).
Events: Investment Crowdfunding Week (Sep 29–Oct 2) + Wefunder Discover Panel (Aug 26, 3pm ET)
Chart: The new ECF map—FL > TX, Las Vegas > NYC, and NV/UT/IL emerging as Reg A+ hubs.
Pod: State/city funding shifts + Foment Bio (non-viral exosome therapy, animal-first GTM).
Events: Investment Crowdfunding Week (Sep 29–Oct 2) + Wefunder Discover Panel (Aug 26, 3pm ET)
August 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
This week @ Kingscrowd:
Chart: The new ECF map—FL > TX, Las Vegas > NYC, and NV/UT/IL emerging as Reg A+ hubs.
Pod: State/city funding shifts + Foment Bio (non-viral exosome therapy, animal-first GTM).
Events: Investment Crowdfunding Week (Sep 29–Oct 2) + Wefunder Discover Panel (Aug 26, 3pm ET)
Chart: The new ECF map—FL > TX, Las Vegas > NYC, and NV/UT/IL emerging as Reg A+ hubs.
Pod: State/city funding shifts + Foment Bio (non-viral exosome therapy, animal-first GTM).
Events: Investment Crowdfunding Week (Sep 29–Oct 2) + Wefunder Discover Panel (Aug 26, 3pm ET)
In this clip, Brian Belley asks Scott Kitun if retirement accounts could evolve beyond Blackstone, Vanguard, and KKR funds to include individual startups.
Scott breaks down why self-directed IRAs may open the door—but traditional managed 401ks will likely stick to later-stage private assets.
Scott breaks down why self-directed IRAs may open the door—but traditional managed 401ks will likely stick to later-stage private assets.
August 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
In this clip, Brian Belley asks Scott Kitun if retirement accounts could evolve beyond Blackstone, Vanguard, and KKR funds to include individual startups.
Scott breaks down why self-directed IRAs may open the door—but traditional managed 401ks will likely stick to later-stage private assets.
Scott breaks down why self-directed IRAs may open the door—but traditional managed 401ks will likely stick to later-stage private assets.
💧 Solving Water Challenges with AI Waste Heat
Trevi Systems CEO John Webley explains how their technology cleans toxic wastewater and partners with AI data centers—using excess heat to desalinate water for communities and industries.
Read the full profile -> kingscrowd.com/what-investo...
Trevi Systems CEO John Webley explains how their technology cleans toxic wastewater and partners with AI data centers—using excess heat to desalinate water for communities and industries.
Read the full profile -> kingscrowd.com/what-investo...
August 21, 2025 at 8:54 AM
💧 Solving Water Challenges with AI Waste Heat
Trevi Systems CEO John Webley explains how their technology cleans toxic wastewater and partners with AI data centers—using excess heat to desalinate water for communities and industries.
Read the full profile -> kingscrowd.com/what-investo...
Trevi Systems CEO John Webley explains how their technology cleans toxic wastewater and partners with AI data centers—using excess heat to desalinate water for communities and industries.
Read the full profile -> kingscrowd.com/what-investo...
We’re going live with EquityMultiple’s Daniel Brereton to dive beyond the core four and explore where accredited investors are finding alpha in niche real estate
When: Today, August 20th at 1pm ET
Bring your questions for Q&A and grab a seat now: events.zoom.us/ev/Aptx4J1KM...
When: Today, August 20th at 1pm ET
Bring your questions for Q&A and grab a seat now: events.zoom.us/ev/Aptx4J1KM...
Beyond the Core Four Asset Classes
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August 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We’re going live with EquityMultiple’s Daniel Brereton to dive beyond the core four and explore where accredited investors are finding alpha in niche real estate
When: Today, August 20th at 1pm ET
Bring your questions for Q&A and grab a seat now: events.zoom.us/ev/Aptx4J1KM...
When: Today, August 20th at 1pm ET
Bring your questions for Q&A and grab a seat now: events.zoom.us/ev/Aptx4J1KM...
Awareness → action. Seeing fossil-fuel exposure makes people log in, reallocate, and often boost 401(k) contributions—with new savers joining too.
Join us tomorrow, August 19th at 3pm ET for our investor event with the founder!
RSVP: events.zoom.us/ev/ArsCqPorb...
Join us tomorrow, August 19th at 3pm ET for our investor event with the founder!
RSVP: events.zoom.us/ev/ArsCqPorb...
August 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Awareness → action. Seeing fossil-fuel exposure makes people log in, reallocate, and often boost 401(k) contributions—with new savers joining too.
Join us tomorrow, August 19th at 3pm ET for our investor event with the founder!
RSVP: events.zoom.us/ev/ArsCqPorb...
Join us tomorrow, August 19th at 3pm ET for our investor event with the founder!
RSVP: events.zoom.us/ev/ArsCqPorb...
“Niche” or mass market? Yarnhub’s 35M monthly views say the latter. CEO David Webb tells Chris Lustrino how five films cleared 10M+ (one hit 22M in 6 months) and why story-first content travels beyond the military-history niche. Watch the Inside Startup Investing clip 👇
August 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
“Niche” or mass market? Yarnhub’s 35M monthly views say the latter. CEO David Webb tells Chris Lustrino how five films cleared 10M+ (one hit 22M in 6 months) and why story-first content travels beyond the military-history niche. Watch the Inside Startup Investing clip 👇
Repeat founders win more in Reg CF: 59% of deals, 57% of dollars (2021–2025). We break down why experience tilts the odds—plus: Yarnhub’s path from 400M views to a game, EnergyX Pitch Review, Our biggest event is set for 9/29–10/2. Full brief ↓
newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/the-repeat...
newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/the-repeat...
The Repeat Founder Advantage: 5 Years of Data
Over the past five years, experienced founders have captured the majority of Reg CF deals and dollars—see the full breakdown.
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August 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Repeat founders win more in Reg CF: 59% of deals, 57% of dollars (2021–2025). We break down why experience tilts the odds—plus: Yarnhub’s path from 400M views to a game, EnergyX Pitch Review, Our biggest event is set for 9/29–10/2. Full brief ↓
newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/the-repeat...
newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/the-repeat...
We’re co-hosting SuperCrowd25—SuperCrowd’s biggest event of the year.
Two days. Founders, investors, ecosystem leaders.
Theme: “Crowdfunding the Future: Impact Starts Here.”
Free on e360tv + social. Register for the full schedule + links
thesupercrowd25.com
Two days. Founders, investors, ecosystem leaders.
Theme: “Crowdfunding the Future: Impact Starts Here.”
Free on e360tv + social. Register for the full schedule + links
thesupercrowd25.com
SuperCrowd25 | SuperCrowd23
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August 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We’re co-hosting SuperCrowd25—SuperCrowd’s biggest event of the year.
Two days. Founders, investors, ecosystem leaders.
Theme: “Crowdfunding the Future: Impact Starts Here.”
Free on e360tv + social. Register for the full schedule + links
thesupercrowd25.com
Two days. Founders, investors, ecosystem leaders.
Theme: “Crowdfunding the Future: Impact Starts Here.”
Free on e360tv + social. Register for the full schedule + links
thesupercrowd25.com
Meet Sharon Samjitsingh, CEO of Health Care Originals, whose AI-powered wearable is changing lives by predicting respiratory emergencies long before they happen.
August 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Meet Sharon Samjitsingh, CEO of Health Care Originals, whose AI-powered wearable is changing lives by predicting respiratory emergencies long before they happen.
Are revenue-share deals the future of investing in creators and athletes? Scott Kitun of Kingscrowd explores structuring investments in personal career earnings. Could this become a viable alternative to traditional financing?
Watch the full episode here: kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...
Watch the full episode here: kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...
August 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Are revenue-share deals the future of investing in creators and athletes? Scott Kitun of Kingscrowd explores structuring investments in personal career earnings. Could this become a viable alternative to traditional financing?
Watch the full episode here: kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...
Watch the full episode here: kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...
In this week’s Kingscrowd newsletter we break down July’s rebound in investment-crowdfunding 📈
👉 Catch the full newsletter for deep-dive data, interactive charts, and registration links. newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/market-mom...
👉 Catch the full newsletter for deep-dive data, interactive charts, and registration links. newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/market-mom...
Market Momentum Returns: July’s Crowdfunding Report
July showed signs of a crowdfunding recovery, with Reg CF raising $34.8M and Reg A+ contributing another $18.6M.
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August 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
In this week’s Kingscrowd newsletter we break down July’s rebound in investment-crowdfunding 📈
👉 Catch the full newsletter for deep-dive data, interactive charts, and registration links. newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/market-mom...
👉 Catch the full newsletter for deep-dive data, interactive charts, and registration links. newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/market-mom...
In the last 12 months, $683.8 M deployed across closed Reg CF + Reg A+ deals
Broker-dealer–backed platforms hosted 8 of the 10 biggest raises
Reg A+ captured 50 % of dollars despite far fewer deals
👉 Read the full newsletter
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Broker-dealer–backed platforms hosted 8 of the 10 biggest raises
Reg A+ captured 50 % of dollars despite far fewer deals
👉 Read the full newsletter
newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/investors-...
Investors Poured $683M into Startups—Here’s Where It Went
Explore our data on where capital was actually deployed this past year.
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July 29, 2025 at 8:53 AM
In the last 12 months, $683.8 M deployed across closed Reg CF + Reg A+ deals
Broker-dealer–backed platforms hosted 8 of the 10 biggest raises
Reg A+ captured 50 % of dollars despite far fewer deals
👉 Read the full newsletter
newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/investors-...
Broker-dealer–backed platforms hosted 8 of the 10 biggest raises
Reg A+ captured 50 % of dollars despite far fewer deals
👉 Read the full newsletter
newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/investors-...
📢 Webinar Starting Soon
Join Kingscrowd and Zeus Companies Managing Principal Dr. Steven Kaufman today at 1pm ET for a live webinar on how real estate-backed credit can deliver consistent income with strong downside protection.
🔗 Register now to join: kingscrowd.com/event/the-de...
Join Kingscrowd and Zeus Companies Managing Principal Dr. Steven Kaufman today at 1pm ET for a live webinar on how real estate-backed credit can deliver consistent income with strong downside protection.
🔗 Register now to join: kingscrowd.com/event/the-de...
July 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
📢 Webinar Starting Soon
Join Kingscrowd and Zeus Companies Managing Principal Dr. Steven Kaufman today at 1pm ET for a live webinar on how real estate-backed credit can deliver consistent income with strong downside protection.
🔗 Register now to join: kingscrowd.com/event/the-de...
Join Kingscrowd and Zeus Companies Managing Principal Dr. Steven Kaufman today at 1pm ET for a live webinar on how real estate-backed credit can deliver consistent income with strong downside protection.
🔗 Register now to join: kingscrowd.com/event/the-de...
Can investing in YouTube creators become a mainstream investment strategy? Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau from Kingscrowd breaks down GigaStar's innovative model that allows direct investment in YouTubers with regular revenue-sharing payouts.
Listen to the full ep here: kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...
Listen to the full ep here: kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...
July 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Can investing in YouTube creators become a mainstream investment strategy? Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau from Kingscrowd breaks down GigaStar's innovative model that allows direct investment in YouTubers with regular revenue-sharing payouts.
Listen to the full ep here: kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...
Listen to the full ep here: kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...
This week at Kingscrowd!
July 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This week at Kingscrowd!
H1 2025 crowdfunding blew past expectations: $447 M raised (+60 % YoY) and Reg A+ up 157 %. In this week’s @Kingscrowd newsletter: the data, the 11 mega-rounds, SoFi’s new private-fund play, and a coffee brand with firefighter swagger. Read & subscribe👇
Mid-Year Report: H1-2025 Sees Highest Investment Volume Since 2021 Peak
Investment crowdfunding raised $447.4 million in H1 2025 (+60% YoY), led by Reg A+ growth of 157%. Analysis of top raises, market trends, and $902M full-year projection from Kingscrowd's industry…
newsletter.kingscrowd.com
July 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM
H1 2025 crowdfunding blew past expectations: $447 M raised (+60 % YoY) and Reg A+ up 157 %. In this week’s @Kingscrowd newsletter: the data, the 11 mega-rounds, SoFi’s new private-fund play, and a coffee brand with firefighter swagger. Read & subscribe👇
Doc2Doc Lending CEO Dr. Zwade Marshall explains how their physician-led platform solves lending challenges for healthcare professionals—growing from $2M to over $140M by providing fast, fair loans to doctors.
Read our full founder profile: kingscrowd.com/rewriting-th...
Read our full founder profile: kingscrowd.com/rewriting-th...
July 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Doc2Doc Lending CEO Dr. Zwade Marshall explains how their physician-led platform solves lending challenges for healthcare professionals—growing from $2M to over $140M by providing fast, fair loans to doctors.
Read our full founder profile: kingscrowd.com/rewriting-th...
Read our full founder profile: kingscrowd.com/rewriting-th...
Next week—Tuesday, July 23 @ 1 pm ET—join KC Capital's live fireside chat with RISE Robotics CEO Hiten Sonpal to see how the company’s Beltdraulic™ electric actuators are replacing power-hungry hydraulics and slashing energy costs in heavy machinery.
Save your spot us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Save your spot us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Next week—Tuesday, July 23 @ 1 pm ET—join KC Capital's live fireside chat with RISE Robotics CEO Hiten Sonpal to see how the company’s Beltdraulic™ electric actuators are replacing power-hungry hydraulics and slashing energy costs in heavy machinery.
Save your spot us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Save your spot us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Crowdfunding cooled off some in June—but not for everyone.
In this week’s Chart of the Week, Chris Martin recaps:
✅ $23.93M raised (down from $27.59M in May)
🚀 Top raises from Legion M, Virtuix, and Future Cardia
📊 Platform leaders: StartEngine, Wefunder, DealMaker
kingscrowd.com/june-2025-in...
In this week’s Chart of the Week, Chris Martin recaps:
✅ $23.93M raised (down from $27.59M in May)
🚀 Top raises from Legion M, Virtuix, and Future Cardia
📊 Platform leaders: StartEngine, Wefunder, DealMaker
kingscrowd.com/june-2025-in...
July 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Crowdfunding cooled off some in June—but not for everyone.
In this week’s Chart of the Week, Chris Martin recaps:
✅ $23.93M raised (down from $27.59M in May)
🚀 Top raises from Legion M, Virtuix, and Future Cardia
📊 Platform leaders: StartEngine, Wefunder, DealMaker
kingscrowd.com/june-2025-in...
In this week’s Chart of the Week, Chris Martin recaps:
✅ $23.93M raised (down from $27.59M in May)
🚀 Top raises from Legion M, Virtuix, and Future Cardia
📊 Platform leaders: StartEngine, Wefunder, DealMaker
kingscrowd.com/june-2025-in...
We’re showcasing four highly-rated startups in ECF at our next Kingscrowd Demo Day— next week!
🗓️ When: Tuesday, July 15, 12pm ET
Join us to meet the founders, ask questions live, and discover new investment opportunities
kingscrowd.com/event/demo-d...
🗓️ When: Tuesday, July 15, 12pm ET
Join us to meet the founders, ask questions live, and discover new investment opportunities
kingscrowd.com/event/demo-d...
July 11, 2025 at 8:53 AM
We’re showcasing four highly-rated startups in ECF at our next Kingscrowd Demo Day— next week!
🗓️ When: Tuesday, July 15, 12pm ET
Join us to meet the founders, ask questions live, and discover new investment opportunities
kingscrowd.com/event/demo-d...
🗓️ When: Tuesday, July 15, 12pm ET
Join us to meet the founders, ask questions live, and discover new investment opportunities
kingscrowd.com/event/demo-d...
June Wrap-Up: Crowdfunding Cools as Q3 Kicks Off
In this week’s newsletter we unpack the first true summer slowdown of 2025— and the data behind it.
newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/june-wrap-...
In this week’s newsletter we unpack the first true summer slowdown of 2025— and the data behind it.
newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/june-wrap-...
June Wrap-Up: Crowdfunding Cools as Q3 Begins
The summer cooldown has arrived—June saw lower totals but familiar leaders like StartEngine and Wefunder held firm.
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July 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
June Wrap-Up: Crowdfunding Cools as Q3 Kicks Off
In this week’s newsletter we unpack the first true summer slowdown of 2025— and the data behind it.
newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/june-wrap-...
In this week’s newsletter we unpack the first true summer slowdown of 2025— and the data behind it.
newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/june-wrap-...
Understanding investment outcomes is key. @ScottKitun breaks down why investor education matters in navigating the complex world of startup investments. Check out the full discussion on the KingsCrowd Podcast kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...
July 2, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Understanding investment outcomes is key. @ScottKitun breaks down why investor education matters in navigating the complex world of startup investments. Check out the full discussion on the KingsCrowd Podcast kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-p...