StartEngine

StartEngine Crowdfunding, Inc. is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. It enables everyday individuals to invest in and own shares of startups and early-stage companies, making it the largest platform of its kind in the United States. With a mission to democratize access to capital, StartEngine has launched more Regulation Crowdfunding offerings than any other platform, raising over $200 million and successfully funding more than 350 companies. The company focuses on supporting entrepreneurs in achieving their goals by providing a pathway for capital investment from the public.

Howard Marks

Co-Founder and CEO

Past deals in Los Angeles, CA

SoapSox

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
SoapSox offers different varieties of simple and easy to use washcloths. The company was founded in 2017 by Ray Phillips and Alvin Uy.

Eclipse Diagnostics

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Eclipse Diagnostics Inc. manufactures a rapid testing device to monitor the levels of cannabinoids and other chemicals in plants and their products. Its product Canabinox a portable device for pre-harvest monitoring of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other cannabinoids. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Chicas Tacos

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Chicas Tacos Holdings, Inc. is a restaurant company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in made-to-order tacos. Founded in 2016 by Chef Eduardo Ruiz, Chicas Tacos emphasizes the use of organic and locally-sourced ingredients, reflecting a commitment to quality and sustainability. The restaurant operates in Culver City and Los Angeles, focusing on delivering a superior taco experience to its customers.

Digital Brands Group

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Digital Brands Group is a curated collection of luxury lifestyle, digital-first brands. They bring together like-minded direct-to-consumer names under one portfolio to share operational, infrastructure, and data resources as means to drive down redundant fixed costs that are difficult to establish and expensive to maintain. By eliminating demanding administrative responsibilities for their brands, they stimulate creativity, innovation, and a maniacal commitment to the product and customer experience.

Nannocare

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
Nannocare, founded in 2017 and based in Burbank, California, specializes in the manufacture of fragrant and non-toxic cotton sanitary pads designed for women's comfort during menstruation. The company offers all-natural, hypoallergenic products that are certified organic by USDA and OCS, aiming to alleviate menstrual discomfort. Nannocare's team consists of inventors, doctors, scientists, and women who are passionate about addressing the challenges of menstrual cramps. The company's products are available for purchase online, catering to a growing demand for healthier and more comfortable sanitary alternatives.

Persona

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
Persona is a company that specializes in identity verification, helping businesses establish trust in online interactions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, Persona provides a comprehensive suite of automated identity verification tools designed to address various needs, including age verification, fraud prevention, and account recovery. The system allows for the configuration and branding of custom-tailored workflows, making it adaptable to diverse use cases. By managing the complex processes of collecting, verifying, and handling sensitive personal information, Persona enables organizations to focus on their core product development while ensuring secure and efficient identity verification.

CannCo

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
CannCo's mission is to transform the legal cannabis industry by using blockchain technology to address the industry's most pressing challenges. By leveraging the capabilities of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, CannCo is able to enhance the experience of cannabis consumers and support rapid business growth by helping merchants streamline supply chain management, legal compliance, financial operations, payment processing, and customer management. We started CannCo to empower the legal cannabis market, by helping businesses and consumers alike deal with the myriad of issues facing our rapidly changing industry. We wish to help the market develop at a faster pace, with greater transparency, consistency, and profitability for all those involved. We're developing an ecosystem of software solutions, powered by blockchain and a native token, the CannCoin. The result is a network that provides integrated and intuitive business solutions. We know that this path is not an easy one, but we are encouraged by how many supporters are joining us, and we would be honoured to consider you among them. Together, we can make our vision for the future of the legal cannabis industry, a beautiful reality.

seatXchange

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
SeatXchange is the fan’s must have app for event tickets and to upgrade their live-event experience. Buy tickets (even after the event starts) and save up to 20% or more. Use the Price Comparison tool to see just how much you can save before you purchase. Tickets are delivered to your phone and are easily transferable. See if your friends are going to an event and where they are sitting so you can sit together. Exchange seats with other fans during an event. Visit the Xtras section for special promotions at nearby restaurants. Navigate to Xevents for a calendar of upcoming Xfan only events and contests…. And very soon, you will be able to chat and find your friends even without cellular service.

Eclipse Diagnostics

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Eclipse Diagnostics Inc. manufactures a rapid testing device to monitor the levels of cannabinoids and other chemicals in plants and their products. Its product Canabinox a portable device for pre-harvest monitoring of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other cannabinoids. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

DSTLD

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
DSTLD [‘distilled’] designs and delivers premium denim and luxury essentials without retail markup, offering premium product for about 1/3 the traditional price, thanks to its direct-to-consumer business model. As its name suggests, DSTLD is careful to introduce only the most perfect and fundamental pieces within a highly edited color palate - only black, white, grey, and denim - to reinforce its mission to ‘distill’ the business of luxury essentials. It’s focused on crafting items that coincide with the LA denim culture but with a restrained, modern feel. Accordingly, the label maintains an edgy, clean, and sophisticated aesthetic, and boasts the highest level of premium design. All of DSTLD’s products are produced in the most sought after facilities in North America and Italy utilizing the finest materials from Japan, Italy, and the United States.

Seam Tech

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Social Events Around Me

Zoi

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
An opportunity to save lives with wearable technology

Horror Equity Fund

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Film & Entertainment Investment Platform

Martell Broadcasting Systems

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Multi-channel video streaming platform

Ovanova

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Clean Marketing for Clean Energy

Social Bluebook

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Social Bluebook creates tools that empower creators and bring true transparency to the influencer marketplace.

Los Angeles SuperStars

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Professional Summer Basketball Team.

seatXchange

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
SeatXchange is the fan’s must have app for event tickets and to upgrade their live-event experience. Buy tickets (even after the event starts) and save up to 20% or more. Use the Price Comparison tool to see just how much you can save before you purchase. Tickets are delivered to your phone and are easily transferable. See if your friends are going to an event and where they are sitting so you can sit together. Exchange seats with other fans during an event. Visit the Xtras section for special promotions at nearby restaurants. Navigate to Xevents for a calendar of upcoming Xfan only events and contests…. And very soon, you will be able to chat and find your friends even without cellular service.

Zoi, Inc

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Zoi, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2015. The company focuses on developing applications that integrate with wearable devices, such as the Apple Watch, to monitor heart rate and detect potential health abnormalities. Its software not only tracks heart rate but also analyzes sleep patterns, alerting users, their families, and first responders in case of any irregularities. This innovative approach aims to enhance personal health management and emergency response through real-time monitoring and notifications.

JetPack Aviation

Equity Crowdfunding in 2016
JetPack Aviation dedicated to building world's first true jetpack, that is capable of getting from SF to Mountain View in ten minutes. Its mission is to build a vehicle that that will disrupt the way people and "things" are transported.

BetterPet

Seed Round in 2014
BetterPet, Inc. was established with one mission in mind: Improve the lives of pets and their owners everywhere. With the rise of mobile phones, tablets, and a vast array of ever-evolving digital technologies, why should we humans have all the fun? We create products that strengthen the bond between people and their pets and that connect the community of animal lovers worldwide.

dreamsha.re

Seed Round in 2013
DreamSha.re aims to bring the best resources of the Internet to business who are starting and/or moving online. By using and taking advantage of the best tools that are already available, we're able to realize pain points where problems persist and build apps that provide the best possible solution. Our first release is scheduled for mid April; two domain tools, GreatNa.me and WhichNa.me. Currently working at StartEngine Business Accelerator.

BadAbroad

Seed Round in 2012
Bedabroad is an online platform, allowing students to find housing from private renters or qualified homestay programs. Its aim is to improve the study abroad experience by helping international students find and book housing near their new schools. Bedabroad provides photos, profiles, reviews, and social features to help students find better hosts. It delivers a streamlined application process to expand choices and handle payments. This platform is highly recommended for international students, school representatives, homestay providers, and potential mentors. Bedabroad was launched in 2012 by [Ethan Kravitz](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ethan-kravitz) and is based in Los Angeles, C.A.

Hoonto

Seed Round in 2012
Hoonto is a dashboard tool that allows members at every level of your organization to view, track and talk about the data that is important to your company by making it simple, secure and social.

Contur

Seed Round in 2012
Contur is a task-oriented inbox that will help knowledge workers and professionals manage their emails better. Your inbox is now a to do list that allows you to plan and execute your everyday projects and assignments.

Afterschool.me

Seed Round in 2012
Afterschool.me inspires kids beyond the classroom in sports, arts and technology. When the school day ends, we want families to visit Afterschool.me so a kid’s dream can become reality. Our website will increase the number of students participating in extracurricular activities by reducing the barriers to participation. Our mission is to enhance every student’s afterschool experience.

Fromogaphy

Seed Round in 2012
Fromogaphy operates an online mobile photo-sharing application that utilizes crowd sourcing. The company is based in Los Angeles, California.

FAD IO

Seed Round in 2012
FAD ★ IO is open sourcing product trends. FAD ★ IO allows the community to collect and share products from their past, present, and future into an accessible content stream. Users can rate, review, and suggest items to their friends and build a following from the trends they create. FAD ★ IO is a platform for commerce that caters directly to the millennial demographic while providing businesses a way to reach their consumers.

KokoChe

Seed Round in 2012
“KokoChé” was coined by a diverse group of Downtown/East LA college students in early 2012 as a rhythmic call for instant savings on local food, drink, entertainment, and retail. “Ché” means “Hey” throughout many parts of Latin America. “Koko” means “here” in Japanese, and also echoes the Spanish word for coconut, a commodity of superior strength and function. A coconut can be drunk, eaten from the core, carved, pressed for oil, scraped for cream, used for fire fuel, and much more. In the spirit of the coconut, KokoChé strives to become the ultimate utility for mobile consumers in their communities.

Plan A Drink

Seed Round in 2012
Plan A Drink allows you to meet new groups of friends in the company of your established social circle. When signing up for Plan A Drink you create a simple profile and invite 6 of your closest friends you usually hang out with into your "social circle" on the site. You browse through other social circles and interact with ones that catch your eye. Once a connection has been established between the two circles you "Plan A Drink" and meet up at a local bar, restaurant, or anywhere. It is complete group interaction, thereby changing the one-on-one experience that is typical to online social discovery or online dating websites.

Tailored Republic

Seed Round in 2012
We deliver premium quality tailored suits at off-the-rack prices. Our styles are comparable to the top designers and our fabric quality is supreme. All of our suits are backed by our TR Constitution which declares Free Shipping, Free Alterations, and Free Remakes. get #Tailored by tailoredrepublic.com

PROnoise

Seed Round in 2012
There are millions of musicians around the world struggling to succeed, and a wide array of businesses that need popular music and musicians- be it for their next tv spot, live event, or ad campaign. We crowd source the selection of musical talent for these businesses using our unique online battles, voted on by the masses of music lovers and fans. At the end of a battle the sponsor is left with fan validated musicians that have proven their music to be both popular and able to energize a large fan base, exactly what these businesses need at a fraction of the time and cost of their current solution. On PROnoise the Masses Discover and Musicians Succeed. We will be releasing our first battle and new product on April 1st.

Osurv

Seed Round in 2012
Osurv Inc. develops mobile survey platform that provides certain research to policymakers, researchers, journalists, and the general public. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Los Angeles, California.