Wefunder vs. SeedInvest
Comparing two of the biggest investment crowdfunding platforms offering startup investments to both accredited and non-accredited investors.
Published 27 July 2017 by
Andrew Savikas
This post is an experiment with a new format, a quick head-to-head matchup of similar investment platforms (in this case Wefunder. Most of the information below is pulled from our database of 112 online alternative investment platforms.
The Contenders
Today’s matchup is Wefunder vs. SeedInvest, two of the biggest investment crowdfunding platforms offering startup investments to both accredited and non-accredited investors. We’ve mentioned both of these platforms before, in 5 of the Best Equity Crowdfunding Sites for Beginning Investors.
| SeedInvest | Wefunder | |
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| Company's Description | Invest in highly vetted startups. | Back founders solving the things you care about. Grok the risks, then join 93,004 investors who funded 155 startups with $35.5 million. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| Offering Types | Reg A+, Reg CF, and Reg D | Reg A+, Reg CF, and Reg D |
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| Our Rating |
Spectacular
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Outstanding
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The Results
Both Wefunder and SeedInvest are solid choices for crowdfunding investors looking for early-stage startup investments. The biggest distinction comes down to curation philosophy. Wefunder works hard to bring a put a lot of deals in front of investors, believing the market (ie, investors) are best positioned to evaluate offerings and ultimately determine which companies succeed or fail at their raise. SeedInvest takes a much more curatorial approach, winnowing down applicants and ultimately presenting only what they believe are the best and brightest opportunities. Neither approach is inherently better or worse, though it’s important for prospective investors in either platform to be aware of the difference.
For more information check out our full reviews of both SeedInvest and Wefunder.
Want to learn more but aren’t sure where to start? You can explore 112 crowdfunding investment platforms in our database and learn more about the nuts and bolts of crowdfunding and alternative investing on our blog. Did you know you can use a self-directed retirement account to invest in many alternative investments? Rocket Dollar makes it easy, and when you sign up using that link you'll be helping to support YieldTalk.
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