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Kingscrowd PodcastInvesting in People: Can You Profit from YouTube Creators and Athletes?In this week's Kingscrowd Podcast, Scott Kitun takes over as host, joined by Kingscrowd's Brian Belley, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons, for an engaging conversation about an emerging trend: investing directly in individuals—such as YouTube creators and professional athletes. The team dives into platforms like Gigastar, CrowdSurf, and Finlete, examining how these companies let retail investors back individuals based on future earnings.They break down recent examples including Nick Luciano, a popular creator who’s monetizing his future YouTube earnings on CrowdSurf, and MLB stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Emmanuel Clase, who’ve sold portions of thei...2025-08-0427 minKingscrowd PodcastSubstack Hits Unicorn Status & Mid-Year Crowdfunding TrendsOn this week's Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley and Senior Investment Associate Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau discuss Substack's recent Series C funding at a $1.1 billion valuation—what it means for retail investors who participated in their 2023 Wefunder round. Later, they break down Kingscrowd’s H1 2025 Crowdfunding Industry Report, highlighting key investment trends, the resurgence of Reg A+ raises, and the industries leading the charge in capital raised.
2025-07-2823 minKingscrowd 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 PodcastTokenized Investing: Game-Changer or Risky Bet?This week's Kingscrowd Podcast discusses the rise of tokenized equities and Republic's new Mirror Tokens. Brian, Scott, and Teddy break down the opportunities and hidden risks for retail investors looking to access big-name private companies through tokens, and debate whether this innovation is truly beneficial or a risky bet.
2025-07-0741 minKingscrowd PodcastHidden Risks in Equity Crowdfunding & Valuations vs. RevenueIn this week's Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian, Scott, Léa, and Teddy explore unexpected investor risks in crowdfunding, sharing real stories of IPOs and acquisitions that didn’t go as planned for investors. Plus, the team analyzes why some pre-revenue startups get high valuations—and what it means for your investments.
2025-06-3026 minKingscrowd PodcastRepeat Crowdfunding Rounds, Platform Switching, and Atlanta Startup Showcase RecapThis week on the Kingscrowd Podcast, the team shares highlights from the recent Atlanta Startup Showcase, featuring pitches from high-potential companies like Doc2Doc Lending, RISE Robotics, Healthcare Originals, and Vegetable + Butcher. Plus, Léa reveals fresh data on platform switching among repeat crowdfunding issuers—uncovering why startups move between major equity crowdfunding platforms and what this means for investors.
2025-06-2323 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 PodcastStartup Down Rounds Deep Dive & Neopenda's Path to ScaleIn this week’s Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons explore down rounds—funding rounds at reduced valuations—and their impact on investors. While commonly viewed negatively, down rounds can offer strategic investment opportunities when understood in context. They examine real-world examples, including Elemental Health, to explain how investors should approach these scenarios.Next, the team reviews a compelling follow-up funding opportunity: Neopenda, a med-tech innovator that provides affordable, battery-powered health monitors for newborns in resource-limited hospitals. With EU regulatory approval secured, Neopenda’s device is positioned for significant global expansion, tackling critical healthcar...2025-06-0225 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 PodcastCrowdfunding Portal Rankings & the Industries Driving Investment On this week’s episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast, host Brian Belley is joined by senior investment associates Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau and Teddy Lyons for a three-segment deep dive:Segment 1: Rating Equity Crowdfunding PlatformsKingscrowd's Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau presents fresh data on how major equity crowdfunding platforms—including Republic, StartEngine, Wefunder, and niche players like Honeycomb—score based on Kingscrowd’s proprietary rating system. Discover why platforms like Republic consistently stand out in deal quality, and what makes Honeycomb unique in pricing and performance metrics.Segment 2: Industries Attracting the Most Crowdfunding Investment2025-05-1918 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 minKingscrowd PodcastBetting on Founders: Gerry Hays Introduces Venture Staking and Pharma Market InsightsOn this special episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast, we're joined by Gerry Hays, founder and CEO of Doriot. Gerry shares the vision behind Venture Staking, a new model designed to revolutionize early-stage investing by allowing investors to secure future investment rights at minimal upfront costs. Later, Kingscrowd’s Senior Investment Associate Teddy Lyons breaks down the latest healthcare and pharma trends in Regulation Crowdfunding (RegCF) and Regulation A (RegA) markets, highlighting surprising data on funding growth and investor behavior.Episode Highlights:Special Guest Gerry Hays: Understanding Venture Staking and its impact on crowdfundingVe...2025-05-0527 minKingscrowd PodcastInside the Kingscrowd Acquisition of CrowdCheck with CEO Chris LustrinoThis special Kingscrowd Podcast episode features founder & CEO Chris Lustrino discussing Kingscrowd’s strategic acquisition of CrowdCheck. Learn how combining CrowdCheck’s industry-leading regulatory expertise with Kingscrowd’s data-driven advisory platform creates a groundbreaking solution for startup founders navigating Regulation CF and Regulation A raises. Chris also shares insights into the vision behind Kingscrowd’s growth and how investors and founders will benefit from this game-changing merger.Highlights & Key segments:Behind the Acquisition: Why CrowdCheck was an essential strategic move for Kingscrowd.Future Roadmap: Exclusive details on upcoming product developments, including the launch of Kings...2025-04-2812 minKingscrowd PodcastUnlocking Private Capital: What's Changing at the SEC?In this week's Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley shares exclusive insights straight from the SEC’s recent Small Business Forum. Get the inside track on potential regulatory shifts—including higher Reg CF and Reg A+ funding caps—and what these changes mean for private investors and startup founders. Plus, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau and Teddy Lyons dive into how recent tariff uncertainty is impacting US climate tech startups and reshaping the future of American manufacturing.Highlights include...SEC Insider Insights: Brian breaks down proposed regulation changes, their potential impact on capital access, investor protections, and fraud prevention.Tar...2025-04-2128 minKingscrowd PodcastNavigating Startup Investments Amid Market VolatilityIn this week's Kingscrowd Podcast episode:Reg CF Trends in March: Brian and Scott dive into the significant uptick in Reg CF funding, analyzing March's $44 million raise—up 58% month-over-month—and exploring its implications against the backdrop of recent public market volatility.Public vs. Private Market Investing: Scott discusses the benefits of diversification into private markets during turbulent economic periods, highlighting the psychological advantages and practical strategies for managing investor stress and volatility.Deal Review - Rise Robotics: Léa presents a detailed breakdown of Rise Robotics, a pioneering company replacing traditional hydraulics with effic...2025-04-1427 minKingscrowd PodcastInside Newsmax's Reg A+ "mini" IPO & Startup Tax Advice: LLCs vs C-CorpsIn this week's Kingscrowd Podcast: Newsmax IPO Analysis: The team breaks down Newsmax's unprecedented Reg A+ IPO, its explosive first-day trading activity, and implications for the online private market. Tax Season Essentials: Brian and Teddy dive into the nuances of LLCs versus C-Corporations, discussing tax implications, K-1 forms, and the QSBS tax benefit. 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Darren Marble 10:15 Newsmax "mini" IPO 21:06 LLC vs C-Corp
2025-04-0731 minKingscrowd PodcastInfrastructure Investments: Hamilton Lane Opens Door for Retail InvestorsWomen Funding Gap Chart: https://kingscrowd.com/article/the-deal-funding-gap-for-women-founders-explained Hamilton Lane + Republic Infrastructure Fund: https://republic.com/hamilton-lane-private-infrastructure-fund Hamilton Lane & Republic Partnership: Scott Kitun details the innovative partnership between Hamilton Lane and Republic, democratizing private equity investment in infrastructure for retail investors with opportunities starting at $500. Infrastructure Investing Explained: An exploration of private equity infrastructure investments, potential returns, risk profiles, and why infrastructure is becoming a vital part of retail investors' portfolios. Women-Founded Startups Analysis: Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau examines trends in funding for women-founded startups, highlighting equity crowdfunding’s progress and remaining gaps. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Tokenized Infrastructure Fund 27:05 Women Funding Gap...2025-03-2436 minKingscrowd PodcastCrowdfunding Deep Dive: Taxes, Real Estate, & Hylio DronesHylio analyst report: https://kingscrowd.com/hylio-on-startengine-2024/ Startup Tax 101: https://kingscrowd.com/navigating-taxes-in-startup-investments-what-every-investor-should-know/ In this week's Kingscrowd Podcast: Tax Insights for Investors: Brian and Scott discuss key tax considerations for crowdfunding investors, including Schedule K-1s, extensions, and the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) advantages. Real Estate Crowdfunding Trends: Teddy provides an analysis of how interest rates influence real estate crowdfunding, highlighting growth patterns and economic factors affecting investor decisions. Hylio Drone Deal Review: Léa examines Helio, a leader in precision agriculture drone manufacturing, focusing on its potential, valuation, regulatory advantages, and strong growth trajectory in a highly c...2025-03-1737 minKingscrowd PodcastTrillions in Retail Investing? Robinhood’s Big Bet on TokenizationThis week on the Kingscrowd Podcast, we dive into two major themes shaping the future of investing: 💰 Robinhood’s Tokenization Push & Retail Investing’s Future Robinhood’s CEO Vlad Tenev just revealed plans to tokenize real-world assets and bring trillions of dollars in private markets to retail investors. We break down what this means for startup investing, equity crowdfunding, and the future of finance. 🤖 AI Startups & Investment Crowdfunding AI is everywhere—but how many AI startups in crowdfunding are actually innovating vs. just riding the AI hype? We analyzed funding trends and uncovered which companies are truly AI-driven and which are mark...2025-02-2422 minKingscrowd PodcastThe IPO Problem & Access to CapitalThis week on the Kingscrowd Podcast, we tackle two major topics shaking up the investment crowdfunding space: 🚀 IPOs in Crowdfunding: Beta Bionics & Cloudastructure Two startups that raised money from retail investors went public this week, but there were major hurdles for investors. From locked-up shares to poor planning, we discuss what this means for future IPOs in the industry. 💰 Is Equity Crowdfunding Truly Democratizing Capital? Since it's Black History Month, we analyzed whether Black founders are getting better access to capital through crowdfunding compared to venture capital. We dive into the stark funding gap, where Black-led startups get a fracti...2025-02-1018 minKingscrowd PodcastHow Changing SEC Rules Could Shape Startup Investing in 2025In this week's episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast the team discusses potential regulatory changes in 2025 and how they could impact startup investing. We also dive into our Chart of the Week, analyzing data from the top equity crowdfunding platforms and how their investment sizes and median raises compare. Scott Kitun joins us to break down the evolving regulatory environment, including how Andreessen Horowitz and the SEC's new crypto task force could reshape reg CF and reg A offerings. Plus, we explore how funding platforms like wefunder, Republic, startengine, and dealmaker are performing, and what it means for both investors...2025-02-0326 minKingscrowd PodcastTruCrowd Shuts Down & Private vs Public Revenue Multiples ExplainedThis week’s Kingscrowd Podcast dives into two key topics: the closure of TruCrowd, a longtime funding portal, and the comparison of public vs. private revenue multiples in crowdfunding. Join Brian, Teddy, Léa, and special guest Scott Kitun as they explore what TruCrowd’s shutdown means for the industry, how investors can navigate platform closures, and what revenue multiples reveal about private vs. public market opportunities.
2025-01-2717 minKingscrowd PodcastKey Startup Red & Yellow Flags to Watch ForIn this week’s Kingscrowd Podcast, we dive into the red flags and yellow flags that every investor should be aware of when evaluating startup investments. From low runway risks to unclear valuations, our team breaks down the top challenges seen in 2024’s equity crowdfunding deals. Topics include: 🚩 Top red flags: Low runway, active lawsuits, and high revenue multiples. ⚠️ Yellow flags: Insider share sales, repurchase rights, and unclear valuation terms. 🛠 Practical tips for identifying and navigating risks.
2025-01-2020 minKingscrowd Podcast2024 Equity Crowdfunding Recap: Insights & PredictionsThe latest Kingscrowd Podcast episode takes a deep dive into the equity crowdfunding market for 2024, exploring key trends, platform performance, valuation insights, and diversity metrics. Kingscrowd’s VP of Product, Brian Belley, alongside investment analysts Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau and Teddy Lyons, analyze thousands of deals to uncover the latest developments in this rapidly evolving space. Learn how the market fared post-2021 highs, which platforms dominated the industry, and what the future holds for 2025. Key takeaways include: Market performance: How the industry has evolved since its 2021 peak. Platform trends: Discover which platforms led the charge. Diversity matters: Women-led teams hit rec...2025-01-1326 minKingscrowd PodcastStartup Insights: BitterBrains’ Growth, Competition & Exit PlansIn this week’s Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons explore Bitter Brains, an innovative online education platform currently raising funds on Republic. Bitter Brains specializes in developer certifications and courses for frameworks like Vue and React. The team analyzes its growth potential, business model, competition, and exit strategies while discussing broader trends in the EdTech sector.
2024-12-2319 minKingscrowd PodcastCrowdfunding Insights: Kingscrowd's 200th Chart + Elemental Health UpdatesIn this week's Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley, Teddy Lyons, and Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau celebrate the 200th edition of the "Chart of the Week" by exploring the most popular investments among Kingscrowd users. They dive into major names like StartEngine, Monogram Orthopedics, and Rentberry, uncovering trends behind their popularity. The team also breaks down material updates to Elemeno Health, including new leadership, improved margins, and the nuances of liquidation preferences.
2024-12-1620 minKingscrowd PodcastCrowdfunding Trends: Honeycomb Credit's Acquisition of Raise Green & Platform Market ShiftsIn this week’s episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian, Léa, and Teddy discuss two significant topics shaping the equity crowdfunding space. First, the team analyzes the implications of Honeycomb Credit’s acquisition of Raise Green, a platform focused on climate-related investments. Then, they dive into an exclusive analysis of equity investment distribution across major crowdfunding platforms like StartEngine, WeFunder, Republic, and DealMaker. Key Insights: Honeycomb Credit’s strategic acquisition of Raise Green and its impact on the impact investing landscape. StartEngine’s rise as the market leader, overtaking WeFunder in equity crowdfunding. The decline of Dalmore’s market shar...2024-12-0920 minKingscrowd PodcastWhat’s Cooking in Equity Crowdfunding? Insights on Food Startups🍴 In this Thanksgiving special of the Kingscrowd Podcast, Léa, Teddy, and Chris discuss the equity crowdfunding market for food startups. From the rise and fall of plant-based alternatives to the resurgence of sustainably raised meat companies, we explore the trends shaping this sector. 💡 Highlights: Why has plant-based food lost its buzz in 2023? Which categories are thriving in food crowdfunding? Key investment considerations for CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) startups. Join us as we serve up insights on the meat, dairy, and plant-based sectors and offer a full plate of analysis on food-related deals. 🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Kingscrowd team! 📊 Explore the l...2024-11-2721 minKingscrowd PodcastQnetic's Flywheel Solution to Energy StorageRead our analysis on Qnetic: https://kingscrowd.com/qnetic-on-wefunder-2024/ In this week’s Kingcrowd Podcast, we explore Qnetic, a groundbreaking energy storage company leveraging flywheel technology to solve the biggest challenges in renewable energy. With the global push toward sustainable power, Qnetic offers an eco-friendly and long-lasting alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Join Teddy, Léa, and Scott as they dive into the potential of this innovative solution and its place in a rapidly growing market. 💡 Highlights: What makes Qnetic’s flywheel technology revolutionary? The growing demand for energy storage solutions in the renewable sector. Letters of Intent: How meani...2024-11-2521 minKingscrowd PodcastBreaking Down StartEngine’s Latest Raise and Veteran Founder TrendsThis week’s Kingscrowd Podcast dives into two compelling topics: veteran founders in crowdfunding and StartEngine’s latest capital raise. We explore how veterans are gravitating toward industries like aerospace, business tech, and healthcare and what unique advantages they bring to these sectors. Then, we analyze StartEngine’s newest funding round, discussing their growth trajectory, valuation, and competition within the crowdfunding platform space. Join Léa, Scott, and Teddy for a detailed look at these trends and what they could mean for startup investors.
2024-11-1824 minKingscrowd PodcastOctober Investment Insights and Deep Tech: What’s Next for Investors?Check out our full analysis of Printera: https://kingscrowd.com/printera-on-startengine-2024/ In this week’s Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian, Teddy, and Léa dive into key trends shaping October 2024’s investment landscape. Our chart of the week explores capital-intensive industries such as robotics and lithium extraction, with insights into top-raising companies like EnergyX and Miso Robotics. Next, we review Printera, a 3D printing startup making waves in construction by using robotics to reduce building costs and timelines. Join us for these discussions, plus a timely update on potential shifts in the regulatory landscape following recent SEC meetings and the Fed's inter...2024-11-1118 minKingscrowd PodcastUnderstanding Zombie Companies and Revenue Growth in Startup InvestingThis week's newsletter: https://www.pitchreviews.com/p/are-companies-successfully-growing-revenues-before-raising-again-online See our Trevi Systems analysis: https://kingscrowd.com/trevi-systems-on-dealmaker-securities-2024/ This week’s podcast tackles critical trends in startup investing, exploring the concept of zombie companies with low growth and how it affects investors. The team also introduces new Kingscrowd raise page features, giving investors a closer look at updated financial metrics. The deal we review is Trevi Systems, a forward-osmosis desalination startup led by a founder with prior billion-dollar exits, offering promising growth but at a premium valuation. Finally, Brian recaps recent meetings with the SEC and Congress, where discussions co...2024-10-3126 minKingscrowd PodcastTop Revenue Growing Startups & A Look Into Lexi's Market PivotIn this episode of KingsCrowd’s Investment Roundtable, Brian Belley, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons explore the top revenue-growing startups in equity crowdfunding from 2022 to 2023 (with active raises today). They analyze which sectors are leading the charge, including surprising players in the food and beverage industries. The team also takes a deep dive into Lexi, a company pivoting from IoT solutions to smart building management. Learn about the market potential, risks, and opportunities this pivot presents, along with insights on revenue growth and valuation. Key Takeaways: -Top Startups by Revenue Growth: Discover the top five startups that achieved sig...2024-09-2022 minKingscrowd PodcastThe Reality of Startup Failures & A Deep Dive Into Pivotal HealthIn this episode of KingsCrowd's "Investment Roundtable," our experts, Brian Belley, Teddy Lyons, and Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, explore the booming HealthTech and pharmaceutical sectors in regulation crowdfunding. They dive into top investment opportunities, including Future Cardia's innovative heart monitor and Ajna Biosciences' plant-based pharmaceuticals for autism and anxiety. Learn about the FDA approval process, key risks, and why these startups are attracting major investor interest. Tune in to get the inside scoop on the latest trends and opportunities in this high-stakes industry! Key Takeaways: HealthTech & Pharma Boom: The healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors have seen significant traction in regulation crowdfunding, w...2024-09-1316 min
Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd.Unveiling the Realities of Debt Investing in Crowdfunding: Insights from KingsCrowd’s Brian BelleyI’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.tl;dr:* Guest Introduction: The episode features Brian Belley, VP of Product at KingsCrowd, discussing his analysis on...2024-08-2725 minKingscrowd PodcastInvestment Roundtable: Top HealthTech & Pharma Startups to Watch in 2024In this episode of KingsCrowd's "Investment Roundtable," our experts, Brian Belley, Teddy Lyons, and Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, explore the booming HealthTech and pharmaceutical sectors in regulation crowdfunding. They dive into top investment opportunities, including Future Cardia's innovative heart monitor and Ajna Biosciences' plant-based pharmaceuticals for autism and anxiety. Learn about the FDA approval process, key risks, and why these startups are attracting major investor interest. Tune in to get the inside scoop on the latest trends and opportunities in this high-stakes industry! Key Takeaways: HealthTech & Pharma Boom: The healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors have seen significant traction in regulation crowdfunding, w...2024-08-2716 minKingscrowd PodcastClean Energy the next Big Opportunity? Plus Examining Founders with Multiple ExitsIn this episode of "Investment Roundtable," KingsCrowd experts Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, Brian Belley, and Teddy Lyons dive deep into the booming Clean Energy sector. They discuss why investors are backing clean transportation and energy companies, despite the challenges of high valuations and competition. Learn how to evaluate emerging green energy startups, the potential risks, and what trends could drive the future of this rapidly growing industry. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just curious about CleanTech, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate this market. Subscribe to Kingscrowd and create your free account at: kingscrowd.com/s...2024-08-2418 min
Investor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect - 800 - Mike Vandenbos of KingsCrowdIn this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin chats with Mike VandenBos, VP of Business Development at KingsCrowd. KingsCrowd empowers everyone to invest in startups confidently through research, ratings, data analytics, founder interviews, and financial products. Mike shares his journey from discovering startups through Michael Lewis’s book "The New New Thing" to diving into the entrepreneurial world via Startup Weekend. Mike discusses his transition from sales to business development and how KingsCrowd serves investors with robust due diligence tools. By tracking over 8,000 campaigns, KingsCrowd helps investors make informed decisions quickly. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of resources, en...2024-07-1219 min
Inside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoStrategic Acquisitions and Growth with Novastone's Adam SalmenIn this episode, Adam Salmen, Managing Director at Novastone Capital Advisors, joins Chris. Adam discusses the intricacies of their search fund model, a high-performing private equity strategy rooted in acquiring stable, cash-flowing businesses. He elaborates on their methodical approach to identifying a target company, codenamed "Project Buffalo", leveraging debt financing, and institutionalizing operations to enhance growth and profitability. The conversation also dives into the broader implications and opportunities within the steel industry, highlighting the growth potential through strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies.Highlights include…Acquiring a proven business with potential for growth.Investing in a steel in...2024-07-1122 min
Next Big Thing HQMaking Investing in Startups Easy w/ Chris Lustrino, Founder of KingsCrowd | Ep. 34
Chris Lustrino is the founder of KingsCrowd, a leading online platform that provides research, ratings, and data analysis for alternative investing. In this conversation, Chris talks about the origins of KingsCrowd, unique insight into the equity crowdfunding industry, KingsCrowd's Capital Fund I, his vision for the next 10 years, and much more.
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VC Evolve: Conversations About The Future of VCUtilizing AI In Venture Capital, Data-Driven VCs, Online Private Markets, Liquid VC Funds, Alt Investments, and more on VC Evolve with VCpreneur and Chris Lustrino of KingsCrowd CapitalChris Lustrino is the managing partner at Kingscrowd Capital and founder and CEO of Kingscrowd. Kingscrowd Capital or KC Capital is the first data driven VC fund for the online private market. (KingsCrowd Website: https://kingscrowd.com/) (KingsCrowd Fund: https://kingscrowd.com/capital/)
In Today's Episode with Chris Lustrino:
What is the online private market? How investing moved from being a paper process to an online activity, and how more people can invest in private companies now all over the world without being accredited investors.
The different regulations to raise capital from the public as a...2023-10-0329 min
Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd.Expert: Taking a Long-Term View Is Key to Successful Crowdfunding InvestmentsI’m not a financial advisor; nothing I write in Superpowers for Good should be considered investment advice. You should seek appropriate counsel before making investment decisions.Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Brian: I think my long-term thinking mindset is perhaps my superpower.Brian Belley, today’s guest, has made over 200 angel investments in companies via crowdfunding sites, including an investment in The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, the company I started. He agreed to join me to talk about his insights as an investor. He is also the...2023-09-0725 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 62 - SkyboundIf you're familiar with The Walking Dead or Invincible, then you've encountered Skybound. Skybound is a new breed of media company. Rather than focusing solely on movie or television show production, it does full stack entertainment. From merchandise and comic books to video games and shows, Skybound sees endless opportunities in creative media.
On today's episode of Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lustrino welcomes Skybound CEO David Alpert to discuss the company's unique business model. David talks about his creative vision for acquiring new intellectual property, how Skybound can stand out from traditional movies and shows, and what...2023-02-0934 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 61 - PureboostPureboost is a startup that is primed for success. From its stacked founding and executive team to its key product launch timing, things have just fell into place for Pureboost.
Pureboost makes clean and health energy drink mixes. And it stands out in the crowded energy drink market through its branding and its target audience of women.
In this episode of Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lustrino talks to Pureboost co-founder Sean Ross about how his startup has avoided the common obstacles that consumer product goods (CPG) companies face. From why getting on shelves in Walmart...2023-01-2627 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 54 - Arlan Hamilton of Backstage CapitalToday's episode is a special edition. We're very excited to announce that KingsCrowd and Backstage Capital are adding a new dimension to our strategic partnership.
Chris Lustrino is joined by Backstage Capital founder Arlan Hamilton. And a major topic of discussion is the need for more diversity and inclusion in venture capital. Backstage is a venture capital firm that focuses on underrepresented founders. And KingsCrowd tracks founder demographics across the hundreds of deals available through online startup investing.
But here's the really exciting part -- for Backstage's new Flex Fund II, KingsCrowd will provide data...2022-10-2618 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 49 - OneDoor StudiosMany people dream of Hollywood -- the cameras, the glam, the red carpet. And for most, it remains just a dream.
But one of the most exciting developments in the online private markets is the ability for retail investors to help fund movies. It's a unique opportunity that enables investors to be part of the creation of brand new films and production studios.
OneDoor Studios is such a new studio. Its first movies are based on a young adult novel series. And investors right now can help fund the film series.
On today's...2022-08-2525 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 48 - Class Rebel Founder Brooke HarleyBrooke Harley was a lawyer in the mergers and acquisitions space when the 2008 financial crisis hit. It was a wake up call for her.
She went back to school to get an MBA before working with lululemon for a while. And her time there showed her the potential of early investing. Brooke began angel investing on her own and soon realized there was a complete lack of education around capital raising and startup investing.
Brooke founded Class Rebel as a modern education company that started with a focus on angel investing and how founders can...2022-08-1124 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 47 - Doriot Founder Gerry HaysIt can seem daunting to begin startup investing. The risk, the long wait times for returns, the need to do extra due diligence -- it's a lot for a new investor to navigate.
That's the problem that Gerry Hays is solving with his company, Doriot.
Doriot is named after the father of venture capital, George Doriot. And the flagship of Doriot is the Fantasy Startups app. Fantasy Startups is a gamified simulation that walks users through the process of choosing to invest – or not – in a collection of 50 mock companies. Through this experience, players learn the...2022-07-2826 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 46 - ALAO Co-founders Peter Sweeney & Matt McGeaghPeter Sweeney and Matt McGeagh worked together at Goldman Sachs. And they noticed something while there. Companies were seeking out celebrities as investors and board members – and then many of them were reaching successful exits.
They also saw the rise of online startup investing firsthand. And they realized there was a synergy that no one had tapped into yet. By joining social media influencers together with online startup investing, ALAO was born.
On this episode of Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lustrino talks to Peter and Matt about ALAO, one of the newest equity crowdfunding platforms to...2022-07-1422 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 45 - Harvey Multani of RUV AllianceFrom starting a data and analytics platform for billionaire investors to working at Coinbase and Plaid, Harvey Multani is no stranger to fintech. From his experiences as both a founder and an investor, he recognized that there's power in a group of investors coming together to choose deals and make investments.
Harvey also noticed a trend in startup investing – founders were using special purpose vehicles to enable their employees or groups of angel investors to fund their companies. And he realized that there was an opportunity.
Harvey founded RUV Alliance to bring together accredited investors an...2022-07-0823 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 44 - Impact Investing with Lea Bouhelier-GautreauLea Bouhelier-Gautreau is passionate about impact investing. Her research into entrepreneurship in the Malawi culture inspired her to center impact investing in her career. She sees the intersection between investing and trying to spark positive change as a powerful force in the world.
From solving climate change to fighting systemic inequality, impact investing can cover a wide spectrum of issues. In this episode of Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lustrino and Lea discuss the growth of impact investing in online startup investing and how important this funding is for creating vital solutions. They also talk about red flags – li...2022-06-1626 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 43 - Jane West of Jane WestWhen Colorado legalized cannabis in 2015, Jane West saw an opportunity. She began hosting cannabis events in Colorado – and was immediately fired from her day job. But Jane continued organizing cannabis events. She gained national attention for her persistence, particularly after the mayor of Denver called a SWAT team on one of her events.
Despite her rocky beginning in the cannabis industry, Jane went on to found Jane West, a cannabis company that also sells cannabis accessories and CBD products. She has raised more than $700,000 from investors of all backgrounds and grown her company to be present across Ca...2022-06-0229 min
Wealth Matters By Alpesh Parmar243: How KingsCrowd Makes Startup Investing Accessible with Christopher LustrinoChris Lustrino is Founder & CEO of KingsCrowd, the first ratings and analytics service for the online private markets. He has raised $3.5M from 2,700 investors to date and grown his business to over 350,000 subscribers and 20 full-time staff.
Prior to founding KingsCrowd, he worked on behalf of private equity clients at LEK Consulting from 2014 to 2017 and supported travel-tech startup Freebird in 2018 to raise an $8M series A prior to being acquired by Capital One. He also founded Simple.Innovative.Change, a Fintech publication focused on alternative investments and lending and was a finalist for the 2018 LendIt F...2022-05-2629 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 42 - Leon Benrimon of StartEngine CollectiblesOwning or collecting artwork feels inaccessible for many people. From issues of how to properly store a painting to not knowing the nuances of one artist over another, it's an asset class that's been dominated by wealthy individuals.
Leon Benrimon wants to see that change. He believes artwork – and other forms of collectibles – should be accessible to everyone.
Leon is the vice president of assets at StartEngine. And he's excited that StartEngine Collectibles is giving retail investors the chance to start learning about and investing in collectibles like art, watches, wine, and more.
In t...2022-05-1930 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 41 - Aaron Burnett of Spaced VenturesMore than $14 billion was invested in space companies in 2021. But much of that capital is concentrated in a few, big name companies.
Space startups that are just getting off the ground still struggle to receive investments – even if they have amazing ideas that could transform the industry.
Enter Spaced Ventures. It's an equity crowdfunding platform focused on space startups that are too early to receive ample venture capital interest. Instead, Spaced Ventures brings retail investors together with founders that are creating the future of space.
In this episode of Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lu...2022-05-0529 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 40 - Jesse Stein of EveryrealmWhat is the metaverse?
According to Everyrealm co-founder Jesse Stein, there is no single metaverse. But the heart of any metaverse is interactivity.
In this episode of Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lustrino welcomes Jesse, an early mover in the metaverse space. Everyrealm (formerly Republic Realm) launched a virtual real estate fund in 2021 – just as interest in NFTs and the metaverse was starting to emerge. Today, Everyrealm is at the forefront of developing metaverse investment products and virtual assets within the digital space.
Join Chris and Jesse as they discuss what makes the metaverse so...2022-04-2127 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 39 - James McGibney & Rick Bentley of Hydro HashCrypto mining is hot – literally. The equipment used to mine bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies generates significant amounts of heat and noise.
Heat generated by computers is nothing new. Engineers have been using liquid cooling to help powerful computers run more efficiently for years. But no one was applying liquid cooling to crypto mining. Until Hydro Hash.
Rick Bentley and James McGibney are on a mission to make crypto mining more sustainable through Hydro Hash. They're starting with liquid cooling – but the mission doesn't stop there. Power sources, mobility, and efficiency are all major concerns as well...2022-04-0728 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 38 - Nathan Beckord of FoundersuiteEven with online startup investing enabling the connection between thousands of investors and startups across the country, raising capital is still hard. Nathan Beckord knows that better than most.
Nathan's entire career has been focused on helping founders raise money. And those years of experience are what inspired him to found his software company, Foundersuite.
Foundersuite is tailored to solving the numerous pain points involved in capital raises. From identifying the best investors for a specific company to organizing the dozens of conversations that have to happen in quick succession, Foundersuite helps make the process...2022-03-2524 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 37 - Rebecca Kacaba of DealMakerRebecca Kacaba has been in the startup game for more than a decade. While working as a capital markets attorney, she noticed a persistent problem – startup founders were struggling with raising capital. And specifically, they were struggling with the nitty gritty details that come after an investor agrees to fund a startup.
In that struggle, Rebecca saw an opportunity. And she set out to build the "Shopify for raising capital."
DealMaker is a platform that focuses on being behind the scenes of capital raises. Founders take the center stage as they raise capital, and DealMaker pr...2022-03-1022 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 36 - Emily Cisek of The PostageWhen many people think about end-of-life planning, they focus on their will and how to pass on wealth or material goods. But what about the intangible things? Special memories, pictures from holidays, family recipes – legal documents can't cover these important family possessions.
That unanswered need is part of what inspired Emily Cisek to found The Postage.
Emily lost three family members in just six short weeks. And seeing how much planning – or lack of it – affected the process after these losses showed her the need for a better, centralized solution.
In this episode of Kin...2022-02-2425 min
Running In Public6: Movement Matters for a CEO with Chris Lustrino, Founder & CEO of KingsCrowdHighlights from their conversation include:Chris’ running background (3:04)Why Chris runs today (6:10)Running marathons (8:56)Chris’ running routine today (11:59)How to run long distances (14:23)Chris’ favorite thing about running (19:06)The community running brings (21:24)The necessity of running for a CEO (23:35)Balancing being a founder and running (28:03)Quick-fire round: book recommendation to younger self, dream job as a kid, first job, running is ___, one song repeat, go-to running app, last victory (31:07)Backstage Capital is a VC firm that boasts one of the largest portfolios of underrepresented founders in venture. Read about the new strategic partnership with KingsCrowd here. To learn...2022-02-1138 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 35 - Wes Burdine of the Minnesota Women's Soccer TeamSoccer is rapidly capturing the attention and hearts of American viewers. Major League Soccer (MLS) saw viewership grow by 38% from 2019 for its 2021 championship cup game. And the United States women's national soccer team won the 2019 Women's World Cup for the fourth time.
In Minnesota, Wes Burdine was very familiar with the popularity of soccer. He owned a bar across from a major soccer arena, gathering fans together for drinks and camaraderie. But Wes also recognized that there was an unanswered need in Minnesota's soccer community.
There was no women's team.
In this episode...2022-02-1031 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 34: Anthony Franco of M.C. SquaresPreviously featured on Shark Tank, M.C. Squares's suite of dry-erase product families is fast becoming a favorite for both home and office use. The two discuss Anthony's career as an entrepreneur and his decision to raise growth capital for his business from the crowd.
Learn more about M.C. Squares as a potential early-stage investment at KingsCrowd: https://bit.ly/3o4OQMk
This episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing podcast is sponsored by TWO12. If you're a founder in need of a cap table management solution, check out TWO12.
Special Offer Founders...2022-01-2725 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoKingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast Ep 33: Rebekah Bastian of OwntrailBecome a KingsCrowd Subscriber: https://bit.ly/3meC39c
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This episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing podcast is sponsored by TWO12. If you're a founder in need of a cap table management solution, check out TWO12.
Special Offer Founders can use the discount code KINGSCROWD25 to receive 25% off the first year ($60 saving). Sign up at https://sigma.TWO12.co/sign-up.
2022-01-1326 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 32: Tony Drockton of HammittThe two discuss entrepreneurship, Hammitt's plans to create the next great American luxury brand, and Drockton's experiences raising money from the crowd.
Become a KingsCrowd Subscriber: https://bit.ly/3meC39c
Hammitt's Reg A raise: https://invest.hammitt.com/
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This episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing podcast is sponsored by TWO12. If you're a founder in need of a cap table management solution, check out TWO12.
Special Offer Founders can use the discount code KINGSCROWD25 to...2021-12-3022 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 31: Garry Johnson of Bison Venture PartnersThe two thought leaders discuss the rapidly shifting startup investing space and what the future holds for investors looking to dive in.
Become a KingsCrowd Subscriber: https://bit.ly/3meC39c
KingsCrowd Premium Startup Investment Ratings & Analysis Free for 7-Day Offer: https://bit.ly/3mgki9z
This episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing podcast is sponsored by TWO12. If you're a founder in need of a cap table management solution, check out TWO12.
Special Offer Founders can use the discount code KINGSCROWD25 to receive 25% off the first year ($60 saving). Sign up at...2021-12-1723 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 30 - Legion MIn this episode, the trio discusses the crowdfunding revolution and how it empowers both consumers and investors alike.
Become a KingsCrowd Subscriber: https://kingscrowd.com/register/free/
KingsCrowd Premium Startup Investment Ratings & Analysis Free for 7-Day Offer: https://kingscrowd.com/register/pro/?coupon=TRIAL7
KingsCrowd's Legion M Company Page: https://kingscrowd.com/legion-m-on-startengine-2021/
Legion M's StartEngine raise: https://www.startengine.com/legionm
This episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing podcast is sponsored by TWO12. If you're a founder in need of a cap table management solution, check out TWO12.
Special...2021-12-0224 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 29 - Dustin Byington of Two12TWO12 is a startup finance Software-as-a-Service suite built to help founders reduce dilution and maximize control with cap table management, valuation, and pro forma report generation.
This episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast is sponsored by TWO12. If you're a founder in need of a cap table management solution, check out TWO12.
Special Offer Founders can use the discount code KINGSCROWD25 to receive 25% off the first year ($60 saving). Sign up at https://sigma.TWO12.co/sign-up.
2021-11-1824 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 28: Shari Noonan of Rialto MarketsRialto Markets serves as a fully regulated broker-dealer, helping companies raise money through their crowdfunding platform. Rialto also operates a secondary market trading platform for buying and selling shares in private companies.
This episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing podcast is sponsored by TWO12. If you're a founder in need of a cap table management solution, check out TWO12.
Special Offer Founders can use the discount code KINGSCROWD25 to receive 25% off the first year ($60 saving). Sign up at https://sigma.TWO12.co/sign-up.
2021-11-0422 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 27 - Henry Yoshida of Rocket DollarOn this episode of the podcast, KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes Henry Yoshida, Co-founder, and CEO of Rocket Dollar.
Rocket Dollar, an alternative IRA that enables you to invest efficiently in alternative investment opportunities.
The two discuss the online private market ecosystem, how it has developed since the two founded their respective companies, and what they look forward to in the future.
Visit Rocket Dollar: https://www.rocketdollar.com/
Visit KingsCrowd: https://kingscrowd.com/
Try KingsCrowd's Merlin Startup Research Platform Free for 30 Days: https://inbound.kingscrowd.com/kingscrowd-merlin-demo
2021-10-1520 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 26 - Anita BreartonOn today's episode of the podcast, Chris Lustrino welcomes CabinetM Founder & CEO Anita Brearton.
Listen in to meet an incredible venture-backed female founder enabling a new generation of marketers. Investors will also learn why Anita's 20+ years of marketing experience has given her the knowledge and network to build CabinetM
The pair also dive into why raising from "the crowd" has been such a value-add beyond traditional VC.
View CabinetM's Wefunder raise: https://wefunder.com/cabinetm/
Subscribe to KingsCrowd free: https://kingscrowd.com/register/free/
2021-10-0824 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 25 - Novalent Lead Investor Alex OvcharWhat do private equity investors look for in startups?
Join us for this episode of the podcast where Chris Lustrino welcomes Alex Ovchar, a lead investor of PE-backed Novalent currently raising via Reg D on Republic.
The pair also discuss why Novalent decided to raise in the online private markets via RegD, the technology behind their disinfectant technology and how they grew from $2 to $7M in the past year, and their plans to grow Novalent with COVID tailwinds.
To view the fundraising round which closes September 30, 2021 visit: https://republic.co/novalent
For a full demo...2021-09-2825 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 24 - Dr. Arup Roy-BurmanOn this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Invest Podcast, Sean O'Reilly welcomes Dr. Arup Roy-Burman, Founder & CEO of Elemeno Health where the two seek to answer the question: "What's the one thing investors should look for in a startup founder?"
The answer, it turns out, is the founder's "Why".
First identified as a key trait of winning organizations by Simon Sinek, "Why" is defined as a belief or experience that drives a founder to build their companies up from nothing.
Dr. Roy-Burmanshares his own "Why" and how it drove him to revolutionize how...2021-09-2432 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 23 - Sam BogochOn this episode of KingsCrowd's Startup Investing Podcast, host Sean O'Reilly welcomes Sam Bogoch, Cofounder and CEO of axle ai.
Axle ai's software combines the power of AI and machine learning to remotely search and manage your video content. Axle.ai boasts over 700 customers worldwide including Paramount, CBS, NBC, the NY Yankees, and Price Waterhouse Coopers.
The two discuss the growing trend towards remote work and entrepreneurship and what that means for both founders and investors.
To subscribe to KingsCrowd for free and get the latest startup investing news and information go here: https://kingscrowd.com...2021-09-0324 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 22 - Justin RenfroOn this episode, KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes equity crowdfunding platform Wefunder's Director of Partnerships Justin Renfro.
2021-08-2626 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 21 - Josh ChodniewiczOn this episode, KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes Josh Choniewicz, CEO of Fundify as well as the Co-founder and CEO of art.com.
The two discuss why the process of investing in early-stage venturesshould be made easier for both founders and individuals.
Sign up for KingsCrowd's Startup Ratings & Research free here: https://kingscrowd.com/register/free/
Sign up for Fundify at https://www.fundify.com
2021-08-1625 min
The AFT podcast: At the Forefront of Transactions | Previously known as Fundraising Radio.Educational episode #9: step by step guide to equity crowdfunding. By Christopher Lustrino, KingsCrowdChristopher Lustrino, Founder & CEO at KingsCrowd in this educational episode talks about equity crowdfunding, what are the major pitfalls in it and how to avoid them. He also gave a brief step-by-step guide on raising money through equity crwodfunding and shared some of the knowledge about the process that he gained while raising money for KingsCrowd.
Checklist:
1) Be prepared for the time frame: 4-12 weeks to go live on equity crowdfunding platform.
2) Determine how much you want to raise and at what valuation.
3) Find the platform that fits your brand and begin your...2021-08-1414 minThe AFT podcast: At the Forefront of Transactions | Previously known as Fundraising Radio.Raising 100% of the money online: equity crowdfunding, it's major perks and downsides. By Christopher Lustrino, KingsCrowd.Christopher Lustrino, Founder & CEO at KingsCrowd talks about his experience raising 100% of the funding for his company online. We discussed what are the major pros and cons of equity crowdfunding and how he maneuvered through them. Crhistopher also spoke about the repeat investor and their importance in any type of fundraising process and he explained how to stay in touch with your existing investors to make sure the next round will be easier to raise.
Christopher's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislustrino/
KingsCrowd site: https://kingscrowd.com/
Fundraising Radio episode on CAFE...2021-08-1425 min
Strategic Investor RadioInvesting in Private Companies - KingsCrowd.com - w/Chris LustrinoUntil now, investors could invest into publicly traded companies that are listed on the exchanges (NY Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, etc.), with all information re: these companies being made available to the public via quarterly earnings announcements and audited financial reports. But, the vast majority of companies are private, so investing in them was much more difficult, as was digging thru financial information of them. The jobs Act of 2012 made many of these companies eligible for public investing but gathering and analyzing the financial info on the companies remained a daunting task. This allows the small investor to participate in the...2021-07-2325 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 20 - Trung PhamIn this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing podcast, Sean O'Reilly welcomes Trung Pham, the Co-founder and CEO of RYSE. Trung and his team are hoping to disrupt the commercial and in-home smart shade market with their flagship SmartShade product. The two discuss why a Reg A crowdfunding raise was the right move for his company to raise capital and how he was able to navigate the U.S. crowdfunding market despite being a Toronto-based entrepreneur.
For a free trial to KingsCrowd's startup research platform go here: https://www.kingscrowd.com/register/merlin/?coupon=TRIAL7
...2021-07-2328 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 19 - Vin NarayananIn this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast, CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes KingsCrowd's SVP of Strategy Vin Narayanan to discuss a fast-growing sub-sector of the online private markets: Gaming. The two discuss the market, how it works, and even offer up an intriguing investment opportunity in the online gaming space currently available to investors.
2021-07-1628 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 18 - David CallwayIn this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast Chris Lustrino welcomes Callaway Climate Insights' David Callway to the show. The two discuss the current state of renewable energy investments and the potential for the early-stage startups to disrupt the current energy paradigm.
Potential early-stage clean energy investments in LPPFUSION (raising on Wefunder), Flower Turbines (currently raising on Start Engine), and Manta Biofuels (raising on Republic) are also touched upon.
Learn more about Callaway Climate Insights at https://www.callawayclimateinsights.com/
2021-06-2523 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 17 - Bruce Virga & Kim LaFleurIn this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast, Chris Lustrino welcomes Bruce Virga & Kim LaFleur of Title 3 Funds.
The conversation covers Title 3's new crowdfunding platform as well as the importance of performing due diligence when raising startup growth capital.
2021-06-1722 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 16 - Krishan AroraIn this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast, Chris Lustrino shares a conversation with Krishan Arora. Krishan is the CEO of The Arora Project, a leader in equity crowdfunding capital raise campaigns.
2021-06-1125 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 15 - Jason FrishmanOn this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes Netcapital System's President & Founder Jason Frishman. The two discuss the history of their two companies, how the Pre-IPO startup investing market has changed over the years, and what the future holds.
2021-05-2434 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 14 - Olivia StroblOn this episode of the podcast, Sean O'Reilly welcomes KingsCrowd Investment Associate Olivia Stroble. The two discuss KingsCrowd's recently published KingsCrowd Regulation Crowdfunding 2018-2020 Intelligence Report.
The KingsCrowd Regulation Crowdfunding 2018-2020 Intelligence Report compiles over 150 Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) market statistics, insights, and analytics presented in an easy-to-read visual format.
Readers receive a comprehensive overview of the Reg CF market as of 2020, as well as a look ahead at what could be a record-shattering 2021.
Parties interested in obtaining a copy of KingsCrowd’s Regulation Crowdfunding 2018-2020 Intelligence Report should visit trends.kingscrowd.com.
2021-04-2420 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 13 - Blake JanoverOn this episode Chris Lustrino is joined by Blake Janover, Founder & CEO of tech enabled commercial real estate and business lending startup Janover Ventures. The two discuss the fintech market and how they see the industry evolving.
2021-04-1423 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 12 - Vin NarayananToday's guest is Vin Narayanan the Vice President of Strategy for KingsCrowd and Early Investing. The two discuss why the regulation crowdfunding market is particularly well-suited for biotech and pharmacy startups and why that's great news for investors.
2021-04-0232 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 11 - Chuck PettidOn today’s episode, KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes Republic’s Chuck Pettid. The two discuss recent events in the equity crowdfunding space and what the future holds.
2021-03-2325 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 10 - Andy GordonKingsCrowd's Sean O'Reilly welcomes back Early Investing's Andy Gordon. The two discuss March 15th's Reg CF raise max increase from $1.07M to $5M and what that means for both startups and investors alike.
2021-03-1932 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 9In this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast Sean O'Reilly & Chris Lustrino go for FY2020 equity crowdfunding market data as a way of previewing the release of KingsCrowd's impending annual report. Key data points include average raise size, top industries for startups looking to raise capital, and more.
2021-03-0423 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 8: Tom LixOn today’s episode, KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes Tom Lix, Founder & CEO of Cleveland Whiskey as well as a pioneering user of online private markets. They discuss what Tom has found positive and challenging about raising capital from the public. How Cleveland Whiskey has grown while building extreme customer loyalty. And How Cleveland Whiskey has used investor capital to grow their business, invest in technology, and support the public curing Covid-19.
2021-02-1929 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 7 - Jonny PriceToday's episode of the KC Startup Investing Podcast features Chris & Sean welcoming Jonny Price, Director of Fundraising at equity crowdfunding platform Wefunder to discuss Wefunder's recent successes, how fundraising platforms can empower entrepreneurs, and what the year ahead might have in store for the online private markets
2021-02-1031 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 6 - Andy GordonIn today's episode of the KC Podcast, startup investing industry veteran and Early Investing Andy Gordon joins Sean to discuss his career as a international entrepreneur, the latest developments in the crowdfunding market, and how early stage private market investing has changed since it's beginnings in 2012.
2021-01-2938 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 5Sean O'Reilly & Chris Lustrino discuss the origins of equity crowdfunding as America emerged from the 2009 Financial Crisis, recent changes to the startup investing market by the SEC, and what a newly minted President Biden means for the online private markets.
2021-01-2222 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 4 - Eric CoxIn this episode of KingsCrowd’s Startup Podcast, Chris and Sean welcome NetCapital Head of West Coast Operations Eric Cox. NetCapital is one of the equity crowdfunding markets leading platforms and the trio discuss recent market events and what it means that startups can now raise $5 million through a Regulation CF round per SEC guidelines.
2021-01-1429 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 3 - Chris LustrinoIn their first podcast of 2021, KingsCrowd's CEO Chris Lustrino & CMO Sean O'Reilly welcome KingsCrowd Analyst Olivia Stroble to the podcast where the they discuss all that happened with the growth of online private markets in 2020 and what early-stage investors can look forward to in 2021.
2021-01-1126 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 2 - Chris LustrinoIn this episode of KingsCrowd's Startup podcast, Chris & Sean dive into the great startup investments of all time and what they can teach today's private markets investors about how to succeed at investing in early-stage companies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m86k8ctN5cM&feature=youtu.be
2020-12-2426 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEpisode 1 - Chris LustrinoIn the inaugural episode of KingsCrowd's Startup Podcast, KingsCrowd CEO & Founder Chris Lustrino dives into the private markets with KingsCrowd CMO Sean O'Reilly and together they explore how anyone can invest in fast-growing startups.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugWT3vDM2Ow&feature=youtu.be
2020-12-1725 min
Giving Angels Their WingsKingscrowd taleawaysDeals we access: does KingsCrowd reduce riskiness?2019-12-1208 min