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Wefunder
Invest in startups you love
$500M+
Total Invested
1.5M+
Investors
$100
Minimum Investment
Overview
Wefunder is one of the largest equity crowdfunding platforms, having helped over 1.5 million people invest in startups. The platform has funded over 2,000 companies with investments starting at $100. Wefunder focuses on Regulation Crowdfunding offerings.
Key Information
- Founded: 2012
- Asset Class: Startups & Equity
- Minimum Investment: $100
- Accreditation Required: No
- IRA Eligible: No
- Secondary Market: No
- Distribution Frequency: At Exit
Fees & Costs
- Management Fee: None to investors
- Performance Fee: Carried interest on some funds
- Other Fees: Startups pay fees
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- • Low $100 minimum
- • 2,000+ companies funded
- • No investor fees
- • Community-focused
✗ Cons
- • Very high risk
- • Illiquid
- • Long hold periods
- • Most startups fail
Best For
- ✓ Startup enthusiasts
- ✓ Non-accredited investors
- ✓ Long-term investors
Available On
Regulations
- • SEC Registered (Reg CF)