Chris R.
No post investment support - STAY AWAY
I have a number of investments both on SE and other similar platforms. In 2025 two of those investments closed their doors. The other platform sent a K-1, as the company has ceased to exist (no money/broke, etc), in order to fulfill the reporting requirements the IRS requires. When I contacted SE I was told "not our problem" - the former website and CEO are no longer reachable, but StartEngine doesn't care - there is ZERO post investment support - a big fat ZERO. DO NOT use StartEngine - STAY AWAY. They do not care about your investment - ONLY that you make 1 or more via their platform and they collect their fees.
Response from StartEngineApr 15, 2026
Hello, Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry for any confusion or frustration regarding tax documents. For investments made through our platform, tax documents are typically issued directly by the companies you’ve invested in—not by StartEngine. In many cases, companies are not required to issue tax forms unless there has been a taxable event, such as dividends being distributed. We understand this may not be the experience you were expecting, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. If you have specific questions about a particular investment, we recommend reaching out to the company directly, and we’re always here to help point you in the right direction if needed. Thank you for your understanding. – The StartEngine Team




