StartEngine

Equity crowdfunding marketplace giving retail investors access to early-stage private companies.

Fintech 📍 Los Angeles, USA Founded 2014

Current Valuation

$1.4B

as of 2025-Q2

UNICORN

StartEngine is the largest equity crowdfunding platform in the US, letting retail investors buy shares in early-stage startups via Reg CF, Reg A+, and Reg D offerings, plus a secondary market for private shares. The company tripled revenue year-over-year in H1 2025, became profitable, and self-priced at a $1.38B valuation in its 2025 community round. Notable backer: Kevin O'Leary.

Company Profile

CEO

Howard Marks

Founded

2014

Los Angeles, USA

Employees

~200

Est. Revenue

$107M (2025-Q4)

Growth

~190% YoY

IPO Status

private

Founders & Key People

Howard MarksRon Miller

Investors

Kevin O'Leary · Retail crowdfunding investors

Products

StartEngine Primary
StartEngine Secondary
StartEngine OWNers Bonus

Competitors

Republic · Wefunder · SeedInvest · Equitybee

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