Kingscrowd Podcast

Hylio analyst report: https://kingscrowd.com/hylio-on-startengine-2024/ Startup Tax 101: https://kingscrowd.com/navigating-taxes-in-startup-investments-what-every-investor-should-know/ In this week's Kingscrowd Podcast: Tax Insights for Investors: Brian and Scott discuss key tax considerations for crowdfunding investors, including Schedule K-1s, extensions, and the Qualified Small Business Stock (...

The SEC just made a major announcement about meme coins—and we’re breaking it down. Are meme coins just gambling, or are they actual investments? What does this mean for investor protections, and where do we draw the line between speculation and securities? Then, we shift gears into crowdfunding trends, analyzing how "testing the waters" impacts funding success. Do investors follow through on thei...

This week on the Kingscrowd Podcast, we dive into two major themes shaping the future of investing: 💰 Robinhood’s Tokenization Push & Retail Investing’s Future Robinhood’s CEO Vlad Tenev just revealed plans to tokenize real-world assets and bring trillions of dollars in private markets to retail investors. We break down what this means for startup investing, equity crowdfunding, and the future of...

This week on the Kingscrowd Podcast, we tackle two major topics shaking up the investment crowdfunding space: 🚀 IPOs in Crowdfunding: Beta Bionics & Cloudastructure Two startups that raised money from retail investors went public this week, but there were major hurdles for investors. From locked-up shares to poor planning, we discuss what this means for future IPOs in the industry. 💰 Is Equity C...

In this week's episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast the team discusses potential regulatory changes in 2025 and how they could impact startup investing. We also dive into our Chart of the Week, analyzing data from the top equity crowdfunding platforms and how their investment sizes and median raises compare. Scott Kitun joins us to break down the evolving regulatory environment, including how Andrees...

This week’s Kingscrowd Podcast dives into two key topics: the closure of TruCrowd, a longtime funding portal, and the comparison of public vs. private revenue multiples in crowdfunding. Join Brian, Teddy, Léa, and special guest Scott Kitun as they explore what TruCrowd’s shutdown means for the industry, how investors can navigate platform closures, and what revenue multiples reveal about private v...

In this week’s Kingscrowd Podcast, we dive into the red flags and yellow flags that every investor should be aware of when evaluating startup investments. From low runway risks to unclear valuations, our team breaks down the top challenges seen in 2024’s equity crowdfunding deals. Topics include: 🚩 Top red flags: Low runway, active lawsuits, and high revenue multiples. ⚠️ Yellow flags: Insider sh...

The latest Kingscrowd Podcast episode takes a deep dive into the equity crowdfunding market for 2024, exploring key trends, platform performance, valuation insights, and diversity metrics. Kingscrowd’s VP of Product, Brian Belley, alongside investment analysts Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau and Teddy Lyons, analyze thousands of deals to uncover the latest developments in this rapidly evolving space. Learn...

In this week’s Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons explore Bitter Brains, an innovative online education platform currently raising funds on Republic. Bitter Brains specializes in developer certifications and courses for frameworks like Vue and React. The team analyzes its growth potential, business model, competition, and exit strategies while discussing broa...

In this week's Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley, Teddy Lyons, and Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau celebrate the 200th edition of the "Chart of the Week" by exploring the most popular investments among Kingscrowd users. They dive into major names like StartEngine, Monogram Orthopedics, and Rentberry, uncovering trends behind their popularity. The team also breaks down material updates to Elemeno Health, inc...

In this week’s episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian, Léa, and Teddy discuss two significant topics shaping the equity crowdfunding space. First, the team analyzes the implications of Honeycomb Credit’s acquisition of Raise Green, a platform focused on climate-related investments. Then, they dive into an exclusive analysis of equity investment distribution across major crowdfunding platforms li...

🍴 In this Thanksgiving special of the Kingscrowd Podcast, Léa, Teddy, and Chris discuss the equity crowdfunding market for food startups. From the rise and fall of plant-based alternatives to the resurgence of sustainably raised meat companies, we explore the trends shaping this sector. 💡 Highlights: Why has plant-based food lost its buzz in 2023? Which categories are thriving in food crowdfundi...

Read our analysis on Qnetic: https://kingscrowd.com/qnetic-on-wefunder-2024/  In this week’s Kingcrowd Podcast, we explore Qnetic, a groundbreaking energy storage company leveraging flywheel technology to solve the biggest challenges in renewable energy. With the global push toward sustainable power, Qnetic offers an eco-friendly and long-lasting alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Join Teddy, L...

This week’s Kingscrowd Podcast dives into two compelling topics: veteran founders in crowdfunding and StartEngine’s latest capital raise. We explore how veterans are gravitating toward industries like aerospace, business tech, and healthcare and what unique advantages they bring to these sectors. Then, we analyze StartEngine’s newest funding round, discussing their growth trajectory, valuation, an...

Check out our full analysis of Printera: https://kingscrowd.com/printera-on-startengine-2024/ In this week’s Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian, Teddy, and Léa dive into key trends shaping October 2024’s investment landscape. Our chart of the week explores capital-intensive industries such as robotics and lithium extraction, with insights into top-raising companies like EnergyX and Miso Robotics. Next, we...

This week's newsletter: https://www.pitchreviews.com/p/are-companies-successfully-growing-revenues-before-raising-again-online See our Trevi Systems analysis: https://kingscrowd.com/trevi-systems-on-dealmaker-securities-2024/ This week’s podcast tackles critical trends in startup investing, exploring the concept of zombie companies with low growth and how it affects investors. The team also introd...

In this week’s Kingcrowd Podcast, the team explores trends in transportation startup investments, with electric vehicles (EVs) leading the pack, followed by planes and eVTOLs. They also discuss Elemeno Health’s pivot and down round, highlighting the company’s potential for future growth. Lastly, they dive into the critical differences between common and preferred equity, emphasizing the impact on...

What are the key insights from Q3 2024 investment crowdfunding data? Teddy shares that Q3 saw strong performance with top companies like AtomBeam and Liquid Piston raising the most capital. The equity crowdfunding market raised close to $1 million per day, with the year expected to close around $350-$400 million for Regulation CF. What are some red flags investors should be cautious about when ana...

The Roundtable crew analyzes data on venture capital vs. crowdfunding trends, assessing Boxabl's $3.4 billion valuation, whether it’s justified and understanding why it has two active raises. The team also reviews AptDeco's current offering, a rising platform transforming the secondhand furniture market with $6.5M in revenue and top-tier partnerships. Key Takeaways: Venture Capital vs. Crowdfundin...

In this episode of KingsCrowd’s Investment Roundtable, Brian Belley, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons explore the top revenue-growing startups in equity crowdfunding from 2022 to 2023 (with active raises today). They analyze which sectors are leading the charge, including surprising players in the food and beverage industries. The team also takes a deep dive into Lexi, a company pivoting fr...

In this episode of KingsCrowd's "Investment Roundtable," our experts, Brian Belley, Teddy Lyons, and Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, explore the booming HealthTech and pharmaceutical sectors in regulation crowdfunding. They dive into top investment opportunities, including Future Cardia's innovative heart monitor and Ajna Biosciences' plant-based pharmaceuticals for autism and anxiety. Learn about the FDA...

In this episode of KingsCrowd's "Investment Roundtable," our experts, Brian Belley, Teddy Lyons, and Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, explore the booming HealthTech and pharmaceutical sectors in regulation crowdfunding. They dive into top investment opportunities, including Future Cardia's innovative heart monitor and Ajna Biosciences' plant-based pharmaceuticals for autism and anxiety. Learn about the FDA...

In this episode of "Investment Roundtable," KingsCrowd experts Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, Brian Belley, and Teddy Lyons dive deep into the booming Clean Energy sector. They discuss why investors are backing clean transportation and energy companies, despite the challenges of high valuations and competition. Learn how to evaluate emerging green energy startups, the potential risks, and what trends cou...