OneVest is an equity crowdfunding platform designed to connect early-stage startups with investors. As a registered broker-dealer (member of FINRA and SIPC), it offers a regulated and trusted environment for fundraising. The platform also offers a free co-founder matchmaking service to help entrepreneurs build strong founding teams.
ONEVEST REVIEW SUMMARY
√ Equity CrowdFunding Platform (Registered broker-dealer, member FINRA / SIPC)
√ Free startup service for co-founder matchmaking
√ 7.5% Fee on Raised Funds
√ $500 for establishment of an escrow account, $2,000 for Crowdcheck due diligence, and $150 bad actor check per covered person
√ Investors do not pay management fees/commissions on direct investments
√ Invest as little as $5,000
√ Over 35,000 startups and 15,000 investors registered
◙ SUPPORTED PROJECTS
OneVest focuses on early-stage startups across a variety of industries, including:
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Web & Mobile
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Marketplaces
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Social Networks
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B2B Services
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Fintech
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Investment Management
Startup Evaluation Criteria:
OneVest uses a detailed, two-tier due diligence process that includes:
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Background checks
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Product testing
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Competitive analysis
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Go-to-market strategy review
Startup Requirements:
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Experienced founding team (with industry experience or strong educational background)
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Minimum of two full-time team members and credible advisors
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Clear market opportunity and competitive advantage
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Existing revenue or a scalable business model
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Customer traction or signed contracts
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Regulatory compliance (if applicable)
Offline Investors:
Startups can include offline investors (those sourced outside of OneVest) at no extra cost, provided the relationship did not originate from the platform.
◙ Supported Countries
OneVest accepts startup applications from around the world.
◙ About OneVest
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Founded in 2014 through a merger of RockThePost and CoFoundersLab
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Headquartered in New York City
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Operates via North Capital Private Securities Corporation (NCPS)
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Founders: Alejandro Cremades, Tanya Prive, Shahab Kaviani
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Leadership has experience taking 4 companies public
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Over 35,000 startup founders and 15,000 investors on the platform
◙ OneVest Fees
For Startups:
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7.5% commission on funds raised through OneVest's investor network
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$500 for escrow account setup
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$2,000 for CrowdCheck due diligence
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$150 per person for “bad actor” checks
For Investors:
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No management fees or commissions on direct investments
Fund Disbursement
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Funds are held in escrow until the minimum fundraising goal is reached
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Once the goal is met, funds are released on a rolling close basis
◙ Campaign Duration
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Standard campaign duration: 3 months
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OneVest may extend campaigns by 1 additional month (maximum 120 days)
◙ Investor Features
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Minimum investment: $5,000
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No fees on direct investments
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Dedicated investor relations team
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Secure investor dashboard with e-signatures and investor verification
◙ Additional Platform Features
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Personalized fundraising support from the OneVest team
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Email marketing to the OneVest investor network
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Targeted introductions to relevant investors
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Co-founder matchmaking platform to help entrepreneurs find the right partners before launching
◙ CONTACT ONEVEST
Onevest Corporation, 401 Park Avenue South, Suite 10-001, New York, NY 10016, USA
OneVest General Info: +1 (646) 560-3221 | +1 (800) 420-7423
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OneVest Website: www.ONEVEST.com
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