Wefunder

For Investors:

Wefunder provides retail investors with access to invest directly in startups and small businesses, offering equity or debt opportunities. Investors can diversify their portfolios by supporting early-stage companies they believe in, often with a minimum investment as low as $100. They also receive regular updates and can actively engage with founders, gaining a front-row view of their investments’ progress.

For Fundraisers:

Startups and small businesses can use Wefunder to raise capital from a community of over 1 million investors. The platform supports various types of fundraising, including equity crowdfunding and community rounds, and offers guidance throughout the process. Companies benefit from exposure to a broad investor base and retain control over their fundraising terms.

In general, individuals who are 18 years or older are eligible to invest.

Wefunder charges investors a transaction fee of 2% for payments made by bank ACH or wires. The minimum fee is $8, and the maximum fee is $150. For payments made by credit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, Wefunder charges a 5.5% fee + $2 with a minimum of $10.

For Reg CF, Wefunder charges only 7.9% of the total raise if successful. For instance, if a company raises $100,000, we charge $7,900 upon close. We charge no upfront fees.  After the successful raise, a company can choose to file their annual report with us for $500.

Additionally, we charge an annual admin fee of $1,000 per year for all companies to cover a variety of post-close services.