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The article argues that founders should research investors before pitching and treat investor due diligence as a two-way process. It cites fundraising data from DocSend and Crunchbase to show how much time founders spend on raising capital. It also recommends using public records, references and AI tools to check fit, track record and alignment.
A Malaysian study says the number of backers is a strong signal in equity crowdfunding campaign success. The research analysed 335 campaigns on three licensed platforms and found investor count was the strongest predictor. It also cites Securities Commission Malaysia data on investor participation and warns that hitting a funding target does not mean a startup is profitable.
A study of more than 63,000 Kickstarter campaigns found that disclosing AI use was associated with lower odds of reaching funding goals. The analysis covers campaigns launched from January 2022 to December 2024 and spans Kickstarter’s AI disclosure requirement introduced in August 2023. The article argues that transparency can create a credibility gap when backers cannot judge execution from polished materials alone.
bluShift Aerospace is raising on Wefunder while shifting from green space launch to defense rocket motors. The company says it has signed a $4.4 million contract with Specter for four boosters. The campaign shows $197,711 raised toward a $618,000 target, with a $30 million valuation and a SAFE structure.
Kingscrowd reports that 865 of 5,824 Reg CF issuers have raised more than once since 2016. Those repeat issuers account for $1.41 billion, or 52.6% of the $2.7 billion in recorded campaign amounts. The article also highlights examples such as Avadain, Cytonics, Boxabl, and Pirouette Pharma.
A University of Notre Dame accounting professor is researching how investors evaluate Reg CF offerings. The study uses a hypothetical choice exercise to identify factors that influence securities crowdfunding decisions. Kingscrowd is partnering to promote the survey, though it is not sponsoring or administering it.
P2P lending platforms in India are offering investors returns of 14–22%, but research highlights that platform selection, underwriting quality, and regulatory safeguards are more important than headline yields. The number of active RBI-registered platforms has dropped to 10–12 after regulatory changes. Investors are advised to focus on transparency, NPA disclosures, and escrow structures.
Several startups, including Starfighters Space, Eagle Nuclear Energy, and Conexeu Sciences, achieved significant exits after raising capital through Regulation Crowdfunding. Early investors saw substantial returns as these companies went public or were acquired. The article highlights the importance of founder quality and early-stage timing in successful startup investing.
Medtech companies are increasingly using equity crowdfunding platforms like Wefunder to raise capital as traditional venture funding becomes more risk-averse. In H1 2026, medtech crowdfunding investment volume fell to $139.5 million, with 388 new campaigns launched and a 74.3% campaign success rate. The article outlines key strategies and pitfalls for startups considering community rounds.
A Kingscrowd analysis examines startups that have conducted multiple equity crowdfunding rounds, focusing on revenue growth, raise frequency, and valuation changes. The data shows that companies with prior revenue growth are more likely to continue growing, while larger initial raises do not guarantee future revenue. Valuation increases are common, but often not fully supported by business progress.
Lithuania's real estate crowdfunding market is nearing €400 million in volume, but investors face rising risks due to higher loan-to-value ratios, increased secondary mortgages, and deferred payment structures. Röntgen's head highlights the importance of platform transparency and risk management. Investors are advised to assess developer equity and mortgage position before investing.
StartEngine, a leading US crowdfunding platform, reported a 17.5% year-over-year revenue decline in Q1 2026 and a swing to net loss, even as it launches a new fundraising round at a $2 billion valuation. The article examines StartEngine's self-funding practices, investor outcomes, regulatory fines, and the challenges facing retail investors. Industry data shows few significant returns for platform investors to date.
