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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Sep 3

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How BackerKit Went from Crowdfunding Tool to Powering $26M Campaigns

BackerKit CEO Maxwell Salzberg explains how the company evolved from crowdfunding pledge management to a full-stack platform powering $20M+ in revenue and $23M+ campaigns—building tools that help…

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Sep 3

“Because it’s more fun.”

@BackerKit.com CEO Maxwell Salzberg explains how Brandon Sanderson’s $23M campaign worked: turn the page into an experience that reflects the fandom—not just a payment form. When the campaign is the community, engagement (and dollars) follow.

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 28

"🚀 JUST ANNOUNCED: Kingscrowd's Investment Crowdfunding Week is coming September 29-October 2!

Join industry leaders, seasoned investors, and emerging entrepreneurs for 4 days of deep-dive sessions on the future of private market investing.

Register today: kingscrowd.com/icw25

Investment Crowdfunding Week

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 27

California leads startup funding—but guess who’s next on the map? 👀

In the latest KingsCrowd Podcast, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau reveals how Las Vegas is becoming a surprising equity crowdfunding hotspot.

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 26

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Equity Crowdfunding’s New Map: Where Startups Are Raising the Most

Our latest analysis reveals which states and cities raised the most in 2024-25, with Florida, Nevada, and Utah emerging as major hubs.

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 26

This week @ Kingscrowd:

Chart: The new ECF map—FL > TX, Las Vegas > NYC, and NV/UT/IL emerging as Reg A+ hubs.

Pod: State/city funding shifts + Foment Bio (non-viral exosome therapy, animal-first GTM).

Events: Investment Crowdfunding Week (Sep 29–Oct 2) + Wefunder Discover Panel (Aug 26, 3pm ET)

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 23

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SPACs, Startup Access & Retirement Investing: Big Private Market Shifts

Kingscrowd Podcast covers Boxabl’s $3.5B SPAC deal, potential accredited investor rule changes, and Trump’s executive order opening 401(k) plans to private assets — and what it all means for retail…

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 23

In this clip, Brian Belley asks Scott Kitun if retirement accounts could evolve beyond Blackstone, Vanguard, and KKR funds to include individual startups.

Scott breaks down why self-directed IRAs may open the door—but traditional managed 401ks will likely stick to later-stage private assets.

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 21

💧 Solving Water Challenges with AI Waste Heat

Trevi Systems CEO John Webley explains how their technology cleans toxic wastewater and partners with AI data centers—using excess heat to desalinate water for communities and industries.

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 20

We’re going live with EquityMultiple’s Daniel Brereton to dive beyond the core four and explore where accredited investors are finding alpha in niche real estate

When: Today, August 20th at 1pm ET

Bring your questions for Q&A and grab a seat now: events.zoom.us/ev/Aptx4J1KM...

Beyond the Core Four Asset Classes

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 19

Awareness → action. Seeing fossil-fuel exposure makes people log in, reallocate, and often boost 401(k) contributions—with new savers joining too.

Join us tomorrow, August 19th at 3pm ET for our investor event with the founder!

RSVP: events.zoom.us/ev/ArsCqPorb...

Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 12

“Niche” or mass market? Yarnhub’s 35M monthly views say the latter. CEO David Webb tells Chris Lustrino how five films cleared 10M+ (one hit 22M in 6 months) and why story-first content travels beyond the military-history niche. Watch the Inside Startup Investing clip 👇

Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 12

Repeat founders win more in Reg CF: 59% of deals, 57% of dollars (2021–2025). We break down why experience tilts the odds—plus: Yarnhub’s path from 400M views to a game, EnergyX Pitch Review, Our biggest event is set for 9/29–10/2. Full brief ↓
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The Repeat Founder Advantage: 5 Years of Data

Over the past five years, experienced founders have captured the majority of Reg CF deals and dollars—see the full breakdown.

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 7

We’re co-hosting SuperCrowd25—SuperCrowd’s biggest event of the year.
Two days. Founders, investors, ecosystem leaders.
Theme: “Crowdfunding the Future: Impact Starts Here.”
Free on e360tv + social. Register for the full schedule + links
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SuperCrowd25 | SuperCrowd23

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 6

Meet Sharon Samjitsingh, CEO of Health Care Originals, whose AI-powered wearable is changing lives by predicting respiratory emergencies long before they happen.

Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 5

Are revenue-share deals the future of investing in creators and athletes? Scott Kitun of Kingscrowd explores structuring investments in personal career earnings. Could this become a viable alternative to traditional financing?

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Aug 5

In this week’s Kingscrowd newsletter we break down July’s rebound in investment-crowdfunding 📈

👉 Catch the full newsletter for deep-dive data, interactive charts, and registration links. newsletter.kingscrowd.com/p/market-mom...

Market Momentum Returns: July’s Crowdfunding Report

July showed signs of a crowdfunding recovery, with Reg CF raising $34.8M and Reg A+ contributing another $18.6M.

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Jul 29

In the last 12 months, $683.8 M deployed across closed Reg CF + Reg A+ deals

Broker-dealer–backed platforms hosted 8 of the 10 biggest raises

Reg A+ captured 50 % of dollars despite far fewer deals

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Investors Poured $683M into Startups—Here’s Where It Went

Explore our data on where capital was actually deployed this past year.

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Jul 24

📢 Webinar Starting Soon

Join Kingscrowd and Zeus Companies Managing Principal Dr. Steven Kaufman today at 1pm ET for a live webinar on how real estate-backed credit can deliver consistent income with strong downside protection.

🔗 Register now to join: kingscrowd.com/event/the-de...

Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Jul 23

Can investing in YouTube creators become a mainstream investment strategy? Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau from Kingscrowd breaks down GigaStar's innovative model that allows direct investment in YouTubers with regular revenue-sharing payouts.

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Jul 22

This week at Kingscrowd!

Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Jul 22

H1 2025 crowdfunding blew past expectations: $447 M raised (+60 % YoY) and Reg A+ up 157 %. In this week’s @Kingscrowd newsletter: the data, the 11 mega-rounds, SoFi’s new private-fund play, and a coffee brand with firefighter swagger. Read & subscribe👇

Mid-Year Report: H1-2025 Sees Highest Investment Volume Since 2021 Peak

Investment crowdfunding raised $447.4 million in H1 2025 (+60% YoY), led by Reg A+ growth of 157%. Analysis of top raises, market trends, and $902M full-year projection from Kingscrowd's industry…

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Jul 19

Doc2Doc Lending CEO Dr. Zwade Marshall explains how their physician-led platform solves lending challenges for healthcare professionals—growing from $2M to over $140M by providing fast, fair loans to doctors.

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Jul 18

Next week—Tuesday, July 23 @ 1 pm ET—join KC Capital's live fireside chat with RISE Robotics CEO Hiten Sonpal to see how the company’s Beltdraulic™ electric actuators are replacing power-hungry hydraulics and slashing energy costs in heavy machinery.

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Kingscrowd @kingscrowd.com · Jul 12

Crowdfunding cooled off some in June—but not for everyone.

In this week’s Chart of the Week, Chris Martin recaps:

✅ $23.93M raised (down from $27.59M in May)
🚀 Top raises from Legion M, Virtuix, and Future Cardia
📊 Platform leaders: StartEngine, Wefunder, DealMaker

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