Seedinvest Review

SEEDINVEST REVIEW

SeedInvest is an equity crowdfunding platform linking Early-Stage US Companies with more than 11,000 Global Investors

◙ SEEDINVEST REVIEW SUMMARY

√ Equity Crowdfunding for early-stage US companies (1% Acceptance Rate)

√ All-or-Nothing Fundraises

√ 7.5% Fee on Received Funds and 5% warrant coverage

√ $3,000 and $5,000 in due diligence, escrow, marketing, and legal expenses

√ Free of charge for Investors

√ The minimum and maximum investment amount is determined by the company that is raising capital

◙ SUPPORTED PROJECTS

Investors on SeedInvest are typically not interested in financing ideas or projects, but in funding existing businesses; therefore, startups must meet the following criteria:

• At least a minimum viable product or prototype
• Proof of concept (includes customer traction or partnerships)
• At least two full-time team members
• A business that has been incorporated in the United States

There is no typical company on SeedInvest, but companies that have been successful thus far generally share the following characteristics:

• Technology and consumer-facing businesses
• Startups raising between $100,000 and $5,000,000
• Companies that have already attracted a lead investor

North Capital (check below) determines whether an offering should be accepted as a vetted investment opportunity, and there is no guarantee that your offering will be accepted.

◙ SUPPORTED COUNTRIES

• Seedinvest supports projects from businesses that have been incorporated in the United States, companies of all structures (C-corporations, S-corporations, and LLCs)
• Seedinvest, at the moment, will not work with companies incorporated in countries other than the United States

Note: SEEDINVEST is open to investors from all over the world.

◙ WHO IS SEEDINVEST

SeedInvest Technology, LLC was founded in 2011 by Ryan Feit and James Hanand and it was launched in 2013. Seedinvest is based in New York, United States. 

SeedInvest has partnered with North Capital to provide broker-dealer services. Therefore, all securities-related activity is conducted by North Capital Private Securities Corporation (NCPS), a registered broker-dealer, and member FINRA/SIPC. In September 2014 SeedInvest launched a partnership also with the Angel Investing website » Gust.

• The average investment size on SeedInvest is approximately $40,000
• Base with 11,000+ investors (venture capital firms, private equity investors, family offices, and angel investors)

◙ SEEDINVEST COST OF SERVICES

Seedinvest charges a fixed and a variable fee for placing companies:

• 7.5% fee on the value of the fundraising (upon successful campaigns)
• 5% warrant coverage
• $3,000 and $5,000 in due diligence, escrow, marketing, and legal expenses
• Free for investors

◙ SEEDINVEST FUNDRAISES

• Promote your fundraising campaign via integrated social media and advertising tools
• Access 11,000 investors from around the world
• Host virtual due diligence sessions and board meetings from your desk
• Efficiently manage and interact with your shareholders through our Virtual Boardroom
• Companies may set investment minimums during the funding round setup process.

When investments are initiated through the SeedInvest platform, the subscription proceeds are held securely in an independent escrow account. Once the funding target has been met, the funds are released. If the minimum funding target is not met, subscription amounts are returned to investors by the escrow agent.

◙ FUNDRAISE TIMEFRAME

Seedinvest does not apply a fixed fundraise timeframe, the time needed to complete a successful fundraise can vary widely. Companies should expect that it will take a minimum of 2 months and up to 3 months to complete their fundraises.

◙ INVESTING WITH SEEDINVEST

• No fees or commissions for investors
• The minimum and maximum investment amount is determined by the company that is raising capital
• Easily access opportunities and invest with a few clicks
• Invest anonymously
• Automated accredited investor verification tool
• Easy access to startups' due diligence online
• Collaborate with other investors on Seedinvest
• Manage your investments via the Seedinvest dashboard

◙ CONTACT SEEDINVEST

SeedInvest Technology, LLC, -447 Broadway FL 2, New York, NY

• Seedinvest General Info: 917-445-0020
• Seedinvest Info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Seedinvest Website: www.SEEDINVEST.com

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