Wefunder is the largest stock market for retail investors to invest in 'private' startups. We created this industry in 2012. Then we lobbied 9 years for regulatory reform. We petitioned Congress & shaped law. Invited to watch Obama sign the JOBS Act.We’re a Public Benefit Corporation with a goal to fund 20,000 more founders by 2029. In all 50 states. From all backgrounds. From coffee shops to supersonic planes. Backed by the people who believe in them. We help anyone invest in what they believe in – to vote with their dollars on what our society should fund. Together, we help more scrappy, hungry risk-takers take their shot to move our world in a better direction.Our vision is to be the pre-NASDAQ stock market. We want to make it normal for every high-growth startup to raise from their customers and fans in a "Community Round." Startups will be able to raise up to $150M in a primary offering from the public... but legally, they remain private companies. Secondary trades happen once every 9-18 months in a "long term stock market" that lines up with traditional VC raises. Companies get the upside of fans investing and liquidity, but without public company restrictions or quarterly earnings pressure.
Wefunder, Inc. (wefunder.com) has 377 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5.
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Wefunder, wefunder.com
Website
wefunder.com
Category
Investments & Wealth
Location
San Francisco, California
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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I invest through multiple startup portals…Wefunder complicates the process of investing by not allowing “editing” of pending investments, rather than cancellation. Additionally, an investor should be able to add more to an investment by selecting an alternate funding source (I have both my checking account and credit cards on my account, and would have added more to an investment, but for this.)
Response from Wefunder, Inc.Feb 2, 2023
Hi Tori!
Thanks for reaching out. I have passed along your feedback to our product team. We are glad you are here and hope that we can continue to make your experience easier and more user friendly. You can always contact me at [email protected].
Merc
Head of Investor Success
Wefunder, Inc.
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Shannan J.
Do NOT invest with Wefunder!!
Do NOT invest with Wefunder. You will NEVER see your money again and the "support" team couldn't give a hoot. So glad I didn't put more money into the "investment" because I can see now it was basically a non-refundable donation. 3 and a half years and the notes have supposedly converted, but yet to see any interest payments as promised, and apparently there is no way I can sell or liquidate my investment, which basically means it's worthless. DO NOT waste your money here!
Response from Wefunder, Inc.Feb 2, 2023
Hi Shannan,
I'm Merc and I am the Head of Investor Success here at Wefunder. Sofia messaged me to let me know you had concerns about your investment in MisterB&B.
First, I'd like to clear up some confusion. Your investment with MisterB&B converted on February 15, 2022. This information was sent out by MisterB&B last year. I have included the specifics of your investment and it's conversion in your email as it has information that is for you privately.
I read your message on TrustPilot and the message you posted on the MisterB&B raise page. Although you might feel that you should have been paid out the interest, that isn't how the process works necessarily. I can't provide investment advice to you legally, but in general, a convertible note can be beneficial because it gives the you - the investor - the potential to receive more than just the interest payments and the original capital. It is actually the spirit of convertible notes to convert - not just get back what you invested and a little bit of interest. The notes are designed to convert into equity of a company at a later date, usually when the company achieves a certain milestone such as a financing event or IPO.
Depending on the terms of the note, the investor may have their note convert into equity (which is what happened here) allowing you to participate in the upside of the business. As the value of a company grows, the value of those shares that you have now also grows - making it possible for you to make more money than you would have gotten with just a repayment of your investment with interest.
You also claimed that Wefunder refused to look into the situation further, yet Sofia replied and told that she would look into this and would get back to you with more information. Can you explain how she made you believe that she wasn't willing to help further?
I can completely sympathize with wanting to better understand how your investment works no matter how much you invested, why the lead investor (who also has an interest for the investments to do well as it will benefit them since they have a large piece in the game) would make the decisions they do, and why it takes so long for a return to happen. The average time line on getting an ROI (IF it happens) is about 3-7 years. This is the private market - much different than the public market. As your convertible note has already converted, you are already on your way to bigger possibilities with your investment if things work in your favor.
Investing in startups is very risky. We encourage investors to only invest what you can afford to lose; do not invest so much that it would impact your lifestyle or retirement plans. Every investment listed on Wefunder is much riskier than a public company listed on the stock market and it is entirely possible that you will lose every dollar you invest on Wefunder.
I'm happy to help you going forward and help answer your questions and concerns. You can email me at [email protected].
Best,
Merc
Head of Investor Success
Wefunder, Inc.
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Kevin M.
My recent inquiry by email…
My recent inquiry by email was answered in a timely manner and resolved.
Although my overall experience in comparison to other platforms I have been using is lacking, namely in the lack of ongoing updates to the companies I am invested in.
I would hope for a improvement in this regard.
Response from Wefunder, Inc.Feb 2, 2023
Hi Kevin!
Thanks for reviewing us. I appreciate your feedback and can tell you that we are already working on having this improve on our platform this year. I'm personally working on this project and know this will be a big win for our investors. If you need anything, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].
Merc
Head of Investor Success
Wefunder, Inc.
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customer
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Response from Wefunder, Inc.Feb 1, 2023
Hi there!
Thanks for the review - glad you are having a great experience so far!
Merc
Head of Investor Success
Wefunder, Inc.
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Rick L.
unfortunately
unfortunately, had to reverse a previous investment decision. Mark helped greatly in coordinating return of my funds. Excellent service!!
Response from Wefunder, Inc.Feb 1, 2023
Hi Rick,
Glad we could get you taken care of! We are here anytime you need us.
Merc
Head of Investor Success
Wefunder, Inc.
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Brad M.
I love doing business with Wefunder and…
I love doing business with Wefunder and helping good ideas reach their potential. I do wish we could get to one fee/transaction instead of company investment and include beneficiaries.
Response from Wefunder, Inc.Jan 31, 2023
Hi Brad!
Thanks for reviewing us. Glad you are having a great experience so far. I have passed along your feedback to our product team as we are always looking to improve our product.
Merc
Head of Investor Success
Wefunder, Inc.
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Mr olamiju O.
Quick responses to questions and…
Quick responses to questions and requests.
Response from Wefunder, Inc.Jan 30, 2023
Hi Olamiju!
Thanks for reviewing us! We are glad you are having a great experience so far. Let us know how we can get to five stars - we love feedback.
Merc
Head of Investor Success
Wefunder, Inc.
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wilfrid J.
You’ve been featuring good startups.
You’ve been featuring good startups.
Response from Wefunder, Inc.Jan 30, 2023
Hi Wilfrid!
Thanks for reviewing us - we are glad you are having a great experience!
Merc
Head of Investor Success
Wefunder, Inc.
