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StartEngine Faces Revenue Decline and Investor Scrutiny Amid $2 Billion Valuation Raise

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.