StartEngine is an equity crowdfunding platform that allows everyday people to invest and own shares in startups and early-stage companies. StartEngine has helped over 300 entrepreneurs raise over $125M in capital.
StartEngine (startengine.com) has 531 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5.
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startengine.com
Website
startengine.com
Category
Investments & Wealth
Location
Burbank, California
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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Appealing offers, competent and friendly customer support
As a non-accredited investor I find both the platform itself (web site and app) and the investment opportunities very appealing.
In addition I experienced StartEngine's customer support as very competent and friendly, as well as quick and easy.
Response from StartEngineAug 19, 2025
Thanks so much for the 5 stars! We’re thrilled you’re enjoying the platform and our support team—we’ll keep working hard to make your investing experience smooth!
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Talbot T.
StartEngine makes it easy to invest in…
StartEngine makes it easy to invest in high quality private companies before they IPO. StartEngine also has a secondary trading market for certain of these investments. I highly recommend StartEngine to those seeking to invest via crowdfunding.
Response from StartEngineAug 19, 2025
Thanks for the 5 stars! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the opportunities on StartEngine and appreciate your recommendation!
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Faris A.
Great App & excellent
Great App and An interesting experience and Emerging and professional ideas
Response from StartEngineAug 19, 2025
Thanks for the 5 stars! We're glad you're enjoying the app and the innovative opportunities on StartEngine!
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Tom L.
Great Responce and…
I had some how opened 3 account and needed to get to the correct account. The tech figured out I had 3 accounts and deleted 2 that I didn't want. Got my pass word straighten out and account access now easy. It took a couple of days but it was my bad. They were reponsive and accurate.
Response from StartEngineAug 11, 2025
Thanks for the 5 stars! We're glad to hear we were able to help sort things out and get you back on track. We appreciate your patience and support!
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Ric
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I've tried at least a dozen times to be validated by uploading my DL. Failed every time. No response from "help" other than a generated reply that said it was received. No URL found page for phone number or other "help" page.
Over $2000 has been charged to my credit card though! Where it is, I don't know.
Sure seems like a scam to me.
Response from StartEngineAug 14, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your experience. This is not the service we aim to provide. Please contact our support team at [email protected] so we can urgently investigate your account and resolve this issue, including the charges mentioned.
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JOANN
Better odds in Vegas
A good way for companies to raise money easily and a good way for investors to lose money easily. Easy to invest, but then a lot of the companies offer no updates and yet continue to raise more funds. I bought SE stock 3 years ago for around $1.25 per share (accounting for split) and now it's ‘trading’ at .24/share even though revenue is like 10x what it was. Why? Because they keep offering more stock to raise more money to grow more. If the companies just keep offering lots more stock and then don’t grow efficiently, all of the stock gain from revenue increase just gets diluted out. A good idea, but they need better governance around the companies.
Response from StartEngineAug 5, 2025
We're sorry to hear about your frustration and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Transparency and investor trust are core values for us at StartEngine, so feedback like this is taken seriously. If you’d like to discuss further or share additional insights, we’re here to listen - feel free to reach out to our support team anytime at [email protected].
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OnlineAtty
From my very first exposure to…
From my very first exposure to StartEngine, I was impressed. For a 71 year-old, retired, “non-techy” lawyer, the whole process from start to finish was intuitive, logical, and clear. There was never a hint of frustration with the process, and in today’s online world that is saying a lot.
Response from StartEngineAug 1, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear the process was smooth and intuitive for you — that means a lot to us. We appreciate your support and trust!
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Everything I.
A Opening Doors Wall Street Closed — Through Faith, Vision, and StartEngineTruly Empowering Investment…
A Truly Empowering Investment Experience – For Honest, Humble, Long-Term Believers
In the name of Jesus Christ, God the Father Almighty, and the Holy Spirit — Amen.
That’s how I’d like to begin this review, because when you’re dealing with your hard-earned money, your dreams, your time, and your trust, you want to be sure you’re walking with both financial wisdom and spiritual discernment. StartEngine, for me, has been one of the most eye-opening platforms to help me understand what it truly means to own a piece of the future — not just chase it.
🧭 Transparency and Ownership
StartEngine gives everyday people like myself — people without a trust fund or an insider hookup — the ability to invest in companies before they go public. That means the early-stage ideas, the underdogs, and the world-changers are now accessible to me with as little as $100 in most cases. For someone who's spent a lifetime working, saving, and often struggling to keep up, that is a rare and powerful opportunity. It brings a sense of ownership and responsibility, something Wall Street doesn’t hand out so freely.
I’m not here writing this to convince someone to gamble or throw money blindly into startups. No. I’m writing this for the people who have discernment, discipline, and maybe just a mustard seed of faith — because I believe platforms like StartEngine can be part of a righteous harvest, if approached with honesty and humility.
✍️ My Experience
To date, I’ve invested in multiple companies through StartEngine, including:
StartEngine itself (Yes, I believed in the platform enough to invest in it!)
Fanbase – a creator-led platform that puts artists first.
Future Cardia – working to revolutionize health monitoring and save lives.
I appreciated the clear documentation, the visibility into valuations and updates, and the flexibility of being able to start small. The dashboard is easy to understand. There were no surprise fees. The communication was respectful and timely — and that's worth praising in today's world of automated brush-offs and hidden fine print.
I’m also seeing more platforms follow StartEngine's lead, but what I value most is that StartEngine took the bold first steps. They made it real.
💡 Not For Scammers or Takers
Let me be clear — this platform is not for people looking to hustle others or take advantage of startup hype. If you’re someone thinking about using StartEngine to prey on hopeful investors and drain their pockets, don’t bother. This platform is built on trust, faith, and a shared belief that we can do better together. This is a space for builders, not manipulators. For creators, not con artists.
If you come into this trying to game the system or cut corners, in the end, you’ll be exposed. That’s just how it works. In the name of Jesus Christ, I say that with full confidence.
🙏 Humble Advice to Fellow Investors
If you’re thinking about signing up, pray on it. Don’t throw money into a startup just because the pitch looks cool. Do your research. Read the filings. Study the founders. And most importantly, ask yourself: Is this a company I would be proud to stand behind in front of God and country?
Because if the answer is yes, then this platform will bless you with the kind of spiritual satisfaction that goes beyond numbers. Every share you buy becomes a seed of support for someone’s dream. And if the company does well, you share in that reward — not just in dollars, but in dignity.
📈 What I Hope for the Future
StartEngine has the potential to grow even more. I’d love to see:
A faith-based investing section for startups rooted in Christian values.
Better tools for tracking long-term share performance after IPO or acquisition.
A community board or prayer circle for investors who want to bless their investments and walk in faith with others.
That would truly set this platform apart from any other in the world.
❤️ In Conclusion
StartEngine is for the patient. The curious. The builders. The quiet visionaries. The believers. It is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It’s a garden, and the harvest takes time.
If you walk humbly, invest wisely, and believe that good people can still build great things, then you’ll find a home here.
May God bless everyone at StartEngine, every honest entrepreneur on this platform, and every investor trying to turn hope into action. In the name of JesusSA
Response from StartEngineAug 1, 2025
Thank you for your incredibly heartfelt and inspiring review. We're honored to be part of your journey and truly appreciate your support, faith, and trust in StartEngine.