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FarmTogether

Very Good

FarmTogether is a real estate investing platform offering income-producing shares in US farmland. Investors earn money two ways: quarterly cash rent payments from farmers plus a return on the long-term appreciation of the land when it’s sold. The FarmTogether website is outstanding, and their investor education material is extensive and easy to find. Minimums are high and selection is limited, but may be worth a look for investors interested in agricultural and farmland as an asset class.

"FarmTogether is a marketplace for farmland investing. We are here to connect investors who want to invest in farmland with institutional quality US farmland investments."

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EquityMultiple

Excellent

EquityMultiple stands out among real estate crowdfunding investment platforms because they’re primarily funded by a major commercial real estate investment firm (Mission Capital) rather than VCs. They offer fewer investments than some other platforms, but that’s a deliberate choice, both to ensure sufficient due diligence, and to keep the choices simple for their primary customer base, which remains small retail investors.

"Gain exclusive access to high-yield commercial real estate deals"

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Roofstock

Excellent

Roofstock is a marketplace for buying and selling single-family rental properties, most of which are offered with a “certification” and some even include a rent guarantee

"Own an income producing house with as little as $20K down. No hassle."

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From the Blog

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Macro Trends

Worried about the stock market?

There will always be weeks like this in the stock market, and they're good reminders of why it's ... Read more

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Reg CF

Retiring Crowdfilings.com (and where to go instead for researching Reg CF issuers)

We're closing down Crowdfilings, but here's 6 great sites investors can use instead for tracking ... Read more

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Interviews

Q&A with EquityMultiple CEO Charles Clinton on their Opportunity Zone investment program

Opportunity Zone investments offer substantial tax benefits while ostensibly helping to spur deve... Read more

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Retirement

How to Invest in Crowdfunding and Other Alternatives using an IRA or 401K

Most 401K and IRA plans limit investment options to a list of mutual funds, but there is a way to... Read more

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Startups

The 4 Numbers You Need to Know Before Investing in a Subscription or SaaS Business

Recurring revenue is a wonderful thing, but not all subscription businesses are created equal Read more

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Reg D / Real Estate

3 Harsh Realities Highlighted by RealtyShares' Stumbles

The cold, hard math behind the customer-acquisition arms race in investment crowdfunding Read more

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Reg D / Reg CF

What the SeedInvest Acquisition Says about the Future of the Equity Crowdfunding Industry

Four takeaways from the SeedInvest acquisition Read more

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Learning / Reg CF

How Crowdfunding Companies Trade Transparency for Access to Capital (And Why That’s a Good Thing)

Some say the JOBS Act has reduced IPO activity, but it’s also improved access to capital for a lo... Read more

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Learning / Due Diligence

The Banality of the Bitcoin Bubble

Bitcoin's a bubble, but bubbles are a common feature of capitalism, quickly diffusing technologic... Read more

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Due Diligence / Learning

4 Keys to Crowdfunding Due Diligence from 4 Industry Insiders

Recap with video of a lively panel discussion on crowdfunding due diligence featuring four indust... Read more

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Learning

Lessons Learned from Crowdfunding Investments Gone Bad

An unvarnished look at how different crowdfunding platforms communicate when investments don't pe... Read more

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Due Diligence / Reg CF

Reg CF Filings Data Part 2: The Precarious Nature of Startups Up Close

A closer look at some data points underscoring the risks inherent with investing in startups rais... Read more

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Reg CF

Reg CF Fundraising to Date in 5 Charts

Here’s 5 charts visualizing some of that data that help provide some insight into the state of Re... Read more

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Real Estate

2017 Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Crowdfunding for Non-Accredited Investors

Non-accredited investors have more options than ever before to participate in real estate, a cate... Read more

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Interviews

InstaLend Founder and CEO Sohin Shah on Building a Real Estate Crowdfunding Business With 100% Individual Investors

In this Q&A, the serial entrepreneur and active angel investor shares his unique perspective on t... Read more

Investment Crowdfunding News

mythicmarkets.com | April 04, 2020
The History of Comics Grading — Mythic Markets Blog: Investing in Pop Culture & Alternative Assets

As a medium, comic books have had an eventful history. Over the last hundred years or so their public perception has gone from discount entertainment for children, to a niche artform built on long-form storytelling, to now being part of America’s cultural foundation - and a valuable part at that. Ma

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agfundernews.com | April 03, 2020
American Farmland Trust launches Farmer Relief Fund to fuel local food systems - AgFunderNews

Small farmers reliant on restaurant and direct-to-consumer sales are feeling the financial impact of Covid-19 with little end in sight.

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microventures.com | April 03, 2020
Invest in Startups | Equity Crowdfunding | MicroVentures

MicroVentures is an investment platform that combines Venture Capital and Equity crowdfunding — allowing you invest in early and late stage investment opportunities.

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agfundernews.com | April 02, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Calculating soil moisture from space earns VanderSat fresh funding from impact investor

Dutch company VanderSat's technology is kind of out of this world; measuring and mapping the soil's moisture from a constellation of satellites in space using "passive microwave" technology, accompanied by a lot of complex mathematics to make sense of the data.

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agfundernews.com | April 02, 2020
Agri-foodtech VCs assess Covid-19's impact on the sector and portfolios

As global venture capital is poised for a downturn, agri-foodtech VCs observe the sector's resilience and creativity amid near-term uncertainty.

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sharestates.com | April 02, 2020
CARES Act Gives Real Estate a Booster Shot

The constraints on real estate development are related to labor, equipment, and regulation. The current crisis won’t be a big help with any of these, but it also isn’t much of a hindrance. It’s unclear how tax benefits will spur more or faster development, but the money is on the table, so why not pick it up.

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roofstock.com | April 02, 2020
Virtual Offers

Virtual Offers submitted through Roofstock's Online Marketplace

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roofstock.com | April 02, 2020
Virtual Tours

Virtual Tours and Due Diligence through Roofstock's Online Toolkit

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agfundernews.com | April 02, 2020
Success during Covid-19: Plant-based investor Kale United raises €350k in one day from 125 investors - AgFunderNews

With nearly €600k in cash, the investment group plans to make 10 investments before raising $2m-$4m in Q4. It's also looking for acquisitions of brands that might struggle during the crisis.

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republic.co | April 02, 2020
Darren Grenia, Julian Mohamed & Roxane Mollicchi, Wandering Barman

How did you meet? Darren: Julian and I owned a restaurant a few years back. We hired Roxane to work for us and quickly knew she was the boss. She was managing the place in no time. What were you looking for in your co-founder(s)? Darren: I believe it’s ...

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republic.co | April 02, 2020
Justin Potts, Avenify

What did you do before Avenify? I actually worked at Republic—I started in September 2018 and left in late January 2019. I came from Product Hunt, where I was managing their social media accounts and various marketing experiments. Before that, I was co-fo...

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agfundernews.com | April 02, 2020
Luckin Coffee, MissFresh among China's biggest agrifood deals of 2019

Luckin Coffee scored one of China's top agrifoodtech startup fundings just before its May IPO, while e-grocer MissFresh landed the country's biggest deal.

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