Wefunder

Wefunder is an equity crowdfunding platform founded in 2012 by Nick Tommarello, Mike Norman, and Greg Belote, with early backing from Y Combinator. The platform's mission is to democratize startup investing, allowing anyone, including non-accredited investors, to invest in early-stage private companies. Wefunder connects startups seeking capital with individual investors, enabling investments as low as $100.

The platform has facilitated funding for over 1,400 startups, raising more than $261 million and contributing to the creation of over 16,700 jobs. Wefunder offers a digital marketplace for startups to raise capital by providing equity shares, along with campaign support to ensure compliance with securities regulations. It also features an investor dashboard for managing investments and provides educational resources for both investors and entrepreneurs. Wefunder aims to support a community of investors and entrepreneurs, with a goal of funding 20,000 more founders by 2029.