Small Companies Enter the Growing World of Equity Crowdfunding

“If you’re not an AI company right now, it’s almost impossible to raise venture capital.” Darren Marble dives into the world of equity crowdfunding, a “multibillion” dollar sector that lets companies raise money from non-accredited retail investors. For small companies that have a brand and a community, this could be the right move, he argues. His firm runs a platform to facilitate this: “we think this is the future.” He describes some of the process for interested in companies.

Next Gen Investing

18 Aug 2025

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