Wefunder

Wefunder is one of the largest equity crowdfunding platforms under Regulation Crowdfunding, allowing anyone (not just accredited investors) to invest in startups starting from $100. The platform has facilitated over $500M in investments across 1,500+ companies.

What Makes Wefunder Stand Out

One of the largest Reg CF platforms by volume and number of companies. Low minimums starting from $100 make startup investing accessible

Strong track record with $500M+ in facilitated investments

Pricing and Plans

Wefunder is completely free to use — no subscription or payment required, making it accessible to anyone who needs it.

Who Should Use Wefunder

Wefunder is best for teams and individuals who need crowdfunding equity capabilities and where one of the largest reg cf platforms by volume and number of companies. It may not be the right fit when all early-stage startup investing carries high risk of total loss.

Verdict

Wefunder delivers on its core promise as a crowdfunding equity tool. Wefunder is one of the largest equity crowdfunding platforms under Regulation Crowdfunding, allowing... For teams evaluating crowdfunding equity options, Wefunder is worth considering based on its specific strengths and how they align with your requirements.

Investment Limits

Regulation Crowdfunding caps investor contributions based on income and net worth: investors with both annual income and net worth below $107,000 can invest the greater of $2,200 or 5% of income/net worth annually across all Reg CF offerings. Investors above that threshold can invest up to 10% of the lesser of annual income or net worth. These limits exist to protect retail investors from overexposure to high-risk private investments.

Wefunder vs. Republic vs. SeedInvest

Republic accepts investments starting from $10. SeedInvest has the most selective curation accepting under 1% of applicants. Wefunder has the largest number of active campaigns and the highest total volume, providing the broadest deal selection for investors exploring crowdfunding across multiple startup categories.

Overall rating: 4.0 / 5

Wefunder is the largest equity crowdfunding platform by volume — enabling anyone (not just accredited investors) to invest in startups and small businesses under Regulation Crowdfunding, with investments starting from as low as $100.

Democratizing Startup Investment

Regulation Crowdfunding (Title III of the JOBS Act) enabled non-accredited investors to invest in private companies for the first time — providing access to startup investing previously limited to venture capitalists and wealthy angel investors. Wefunder was instrumental in building this market, processing over $700 million in investments across 4,000+ companies.

This democratization enables small-time investors to participate in early-stage company growth, and enables companies to raise from their customer base and community rather than only from traditional investors.

Campaign Creation and Raise Structure

Wefunder companies set their raise terms: minimum investment amount, target raise amount, maximum raise amount, and the investment structure (priced equity round, SAFE, revenue share). Companies pay Wefunder a fee (typically 7.9% of funds raised) upon successful completion of the raise.

The campaign page displays company information, financial statements, team backgrounds, and business plan — enabling investors to evaluate the investment before committing. Wefunder provides templates and guidance for creating compelling investor materials.

Investor Protection Mechanisms

Wefunder's escrow system holds investor funds until the campaign reaches its minimum funding goal — ensuring investors are only charged if the company raises enough to proceed. If the campaign fails to reach the minimum, all funds are returned to investors.

Overall rating: 4.0 / 5