The latest Investment Roundtable 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 how the market fared post-2021 highs, which platforms dominated the industry, and what the future holds for 2025.
Key takeaways include:
- Market performance: How the industry has evolved since its 2021 peak.
- Platform trends: Discover which platforms led the charge.
- Diversity matters: Women-led teams hit record deal participation.
- Valuations: Why they remain high despite economic challenges.
Q&A
What is this week’s Roundtable about?
The episode recaps equity crowdfunding performance in 2024, analyzing market trends, platform rankings, valuation shifts, and diversity metrics, along with projections for 2025.
How did equity crowdfunding perform in 2024 compared to 2021?
While 2024 saw an 18% drop in total capital raised compared to 2023, the industry is still nearly double its 2020 size, highlighting resilience and investor interest.
Which platforms led the crowdfunding market in 2024?
Wefunder, StartEngine, and DealMaker were the top three platforms by total capital raised, with DealMaker surpassing Republic to secure the third spot.
What trends emerged in crowdfunding valuations?
Valuations have continued to rise due to more mature issuers entering the market, despite broader economic pressures to correct pricing.
How did diversity fare in 2024 crowdfunding?
Women-led teams achieved a record percentage of deals, reaching 27% of total capital raised, a notable improvement compared to venture capital trends.
What predictions do you have for 2025?
With improving IPO markets, potential investor FOMO, and anticipated exits, 2025 could see renewed growth in both crowdfunding participation and investment totals.