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Kingscrowd PodcastSoFi's Private Funds & Gigastar's Creator EconomyOn this week's Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley and Scott Kitun dive into SoFi's latest announcement offering private market opportunities like Fundrise and ARK Invest to everyday retail investors. Later, Senior Investment Associate Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau joins to discuss Gigastar, an innovative platform allowing retail investors to back YouTube creators through revenue-sharing tokens. They explore Gigastar's explosive crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder and assess the opportunities and risks for retail investors entering the creator economy.
2025-07-2119 minKingscrowd PodcastCrowdfunding Trends, Asset Sales Explained, & Siren Biotech's Bold Cancer PlayIn this week's episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley, Scott Kitun, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons cover: Key takeaways from the SEC's newly released Reg CF crowdfunding report and what data is missing. The realities and implications of asset sales as an exit strategy for startups, using Hello Woofy as a recent example. A detailed deal review of Siren Biotechnology, a groundbreaking startup leveraging gene therapy to tackle deadly brain cancers. Discover why prominent VCs like Founders Fund are backing Siren's revolutionary approach, and why investors should pay attention. Stay informed with the latest insights to make s...2025-06-0927 minKingscrowd PodcastRevenue Multiples Deep Dive + Why PvP Gaming FailedOn the latest episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast, host Brian Belley teams up with Senior Investment Associates Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau and Teddy Lyons, along with industry expert Scott Kitun, to explore startup valuations and learn lessons from a recently failed startup.Segment 1: Revenue Multiples by Industry (2025 Update)The Kingscrowd team examines the latest data on revenue multiples, offering a comprehensive breakdown across key industries, including food & beverage, healthcare, consumer products, and software. Léa and Teddy share insights on why some industries command higher multiples, highlighting crucial considerations for investors evaluating startup valuations. Learn how to...2025-05-2639 minKingscrowd PodcastThe VC Factory is Broken—What's Next?In this episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast, host Brian Belley is joined by industry insider and The Scott Show host Scott Kitun to discuss the fundamental shift in venture capital as traditional "venture factory" models collapse. Hear insights from Scott’s conversation with Sam Lessin (founder of Slow Ventures) about the rise of "Zombie Unicorns," why IPO pathways are stalled, and how the new "Regatta Model" might redefine early-stage investing.In segment two, Kingscrowd's senior investment associate, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, breaks down the April 2025 Reg CF market trends. Discover which companies topped fundraising charts, why platforms like Wef...2025-05-1228 min