Lessons From a New Startup Investor


Analyst Report Methodology
A summary of how KingsCrowd selects companies to receive Analyst Reports and an overview of the report structure.

Investing In Startups: Understanding How Exits Can Impact Your Investment Strategy
Startup investors should understand the different types of exits that exist and how they can provide returns on early investments.

Startup Investing Guide: How to Vet Online Startup Investment Opportunities
Learn how to thoroughly vet startup investment opportunities by understanding and examining five key metrics.
Wall Street has Morningstar, S&P, and Bloomberg
The equity crowdfunding market has KingsCrowd.

Five Debt Crowdfunding Platforms Investors Should Know
Investors have many debt crowdfunding platforms to choose from, and each brings its own unique set of strengths and offerings.

KingsCrowd Site Redesign Overview
On April 12th, KingsCrowd released an updated navigation experience. So we thought we’d walk you through the strategy and thinking behind the changes.

How To Use the Portfolio Tool
KingsCrowd is happy to announce the launch of our new portfolio feature. Not only can you now follow companies you…

Crowdfunding and the Coronavirus
Our entire society is now at war with the coronavirus," Wefunder's CEO, Nick Tommarello, declared last week. We are currently…

How Do Membership Interest Units Benefit Crowdfunding Investors?
The crowdfunding securities that companies offer for sale in early stage seed rounds are called membership units, and they are…

How Does Convertible Debt Work for an Equity Crowdfunded Startup?
Entrepreneurs can choose from a few basic structures when sourcing capital for a new business venture via equity crowdfunding –…

The Pros and Cons of Preferred Equity Investments
Business owners that take on outside investors typically have (at least) two classes of securities: common equity and preferred equity…

How Do Crowd Notes Work in the Equity Crowdfunding Market?
To understand the concept of a crowd note, we first must delve into convertible notes and how they pertain to…
Ep. 42 – Leon Benrimon of StartEngine Collectibles


Ep. 41 – Aaron Burnett of Spaced Ventures
Chris Lustrino welcomes Spaced Ventures founder and CEO Aaron Burnett to talk about how investors can support the future of space.

Ep. 40 – Jesse Stein of Everyrealm
Chris Lustrino welcomes Everyrealm co-founder Jesse Stein to talk about investing in and creating the metaverse.

Ep. 39 – James McGibney & Rick Bentley of Hydro Hash
Chris Lustrino gets a crash course in cryptocurrency from Rick Bentley and James McGibney from Hydro Hash.
Wall Street has Morningstar, S&P, and Bloomberg
The equity crowdfunding market has KingsCrowd.

Ep. 38 – Nathan Beckord of Foundersuite
Chris Lustrino and Nathan Beckord, founder and CEO of Foundersuite, talk about the importance of relationship building for startup founders.

Ep. 37 – Rebecca Kacaba of DealMaker
Chris Lustrino welcomes DealMaker CEO and founder Rebecca Kacaba to talk about her goal of building the Shopify for raising capital.

Ep. 36 – Emily Cisek of The Postage
Chris Lustrino welcomes Emily Cisek to talk about how her company The Postage makes end-of-life planning easy and heartfelt.

Ep. 35 – Wes Burdine of Minnesota Women’s Soccer Team
Chris Lustrino talks to Wes Burdine, co-founder of the Minnesota Women's Soccer Team, about building sustainable soccer.

Ep. 34 – Anthony Franco of M.C. Squares
On this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast, Chris Lustrino welcomes M.C. Squares founder and CEO Anthony Franco.

Ep. 33 – Rebekah Bastian of OwnTrail
In today's episode, Chris Lustrino welcomes Rebekah Bastian of OwnTrail, a platform where women visualize and navigate their life paths.

Ep. 32 – Tony Drockton of Hammitt
On this episode of the KingsCrowd Startup Investing Podcast, KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes Tony Drockton of Hammitt.

Ep. 31 – Garry Johnson III of Bison Venture Partners
On this episode of the podcast, KingsCrowd CEO Chris Lustrino welcomes Garry Johnson III of Bison Venture Partners.
Subrata Pal on the Changing World of Investing


Jonathan Berman on Investing in What You Know
KingsCrowd spoke to startup investor Jonathan Berman to learn how being an entrepreneur has helped him as an investor.

Crowdwise Founder Brian Belley Reveals His Investing Strategy
Crowdwise founder Brian Belley shares his strategy for startup investing and tips for new investors in this KingsCrowd Investor Profile.

Timothy Dickens is Investing for Retirement
KingsCrowd spoke to startup investor Timothy Dickens who told us about his startup investing strategy and his goals for retirement.
Wall Street has Morningstar, S&P, and Bloomberg
The equity crowdfunding market has KingsCrowd.

Vilem Fruhbauer Is “Fixing America One Ben Franklin at a Time”
In KingsCrowd's first Investor Profile, Vilem Fruhbauer tells us how his investment strategy is "Fixing America one Ben Franklin at a time."