Equity Crowdfunding Platforms

StartEngine

Invest in startups and early-growth companies online to own a financial stake and support innovation.

Overview

StartEngine is an equity crowdfunding platform that allows investors to browse and invest in startups and collectibles, offering opportunities to own shares and participate in future funding rounds or secondary market trading.

Updated Oct 26, 2026

3 things

What StartEngine has

Apps

Extras

An educational resource that explains a topic and helps readers build their knowledge.

7 features

Key Features

Startup investing
StartEngine changes that. Now you can invest in the startups and growth companies shaping the future.
Browse offerings
Browse startup and pre-IPO offerings across AI, defense, quantum computing, and more.
Filter offerings
Filter by category, minimum investment, or availability.
Offering details
Review the full offering details, disclosures, and terms.
Rep discussions
You can also connect with one of our registered reps to discuss any deal before you commit.
Holdings tracking
Track your holdings in your StartEngine dashboard.
Liquidity guidance
If a liquidity event occurs — an IPO, acquisition, or private sale — our team walks you through your options.

Pros and cons

Pros

Enables non-accredited and accredited investors to participate in startup funding.
Supports investment via retirement accounts with self-directed IRA options.
Offers a secondary market for trading eligible securities.
Provides clear regulatory compliance and investor protections.
Wide variety of industries and investment types available.

Cons

No explicit pricing information publicly available.
Investment cancellation policies vary and may have limited windows.
Not currently accepting investments from UK or Canadian non-accredited investors.
Platform does not provide financial advice or investment return guarantees.
Manual process for investing with external self-directed IRAs may be slower.

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3 things

What StartEngine has

Apps

Extras

An educational resource that explains a topic and helps readers build their knowledge.

7 features

Key Features

Startup investing
StartEngine changes that. Now you can invest in the startups and growth companies shaping the future.
Browse offerings
Browse startup and pre-IPO offerings across AI, defense, quantum computing, and more.
Filter offerings
Filter by category, minimum investment, or availability.
Offering details
Review the full offering details, disclosures, and terms.
Rep discussions
You can also connect with one of our registered reps to discuss any deal before you commit.
Holdings tracking
Track your holdings in your StartEngine dashboard.
Liquidity guidance
If a liquidity event occurs — an IPO, acquisition, or private sale — our team walks you through your options.

Pros and cons

Pros

Enables non-accredited and accredited investors to participate in startup funding.
Supports investment via retirement accounts with self-directed IRA options.
Offers a secondary market for trading eligible securities.
Provides clear regulatory compliance and investor protections.
Wide variety of industries and investment types available.

Cons

No explicit pricing information publicly available.
Investment cancellation policies vary and may have limited windows.
Not currently accepting investments from UK or Canadian non-accredited investors.
Platform does not provide financial advice or investment return guarantees.
Manual process for investing with external self-directed IRAs may be slower.

You?

Be the first to rate StartEngine

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See StartEngine at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

0 questions

StartEngine

Overview

What StartEngine has

Apps

Extras

Key Features

Startup investing

Browse offerings

Filter offerings

Offering details

Rep discussions

Holdings tracking

Liquidity guidance

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate StartEngine

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What StartEngine has

Apps

Extras

Key Features

Startup investing

Browse offerings

Filter offerings

Offering details

Rep discussions

Holdings tracking

Liquidity guidance

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate StartEngine

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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