Oct 2, 2023
Léa is passionate about climate tech startups and sustainable investing. She loves going down the rabbit hole to uncover the best investment opportunities. Prior to Kingscrowd, she worked for Stanford’s accelerator, StartX, helping to select the most promising entrepreneurs. She also led the first award-winning study on the Malawian startup ecosystem. Léa holds a degree in Anthropology from France and graduated top of her class from the UC Davis MBA program.
Explore how top equity crowdfunding platforms like Wefunder, StartEngine, Republic, and DealMaker compare in deal quality based on KingsCrowd’s ratings across Market, Team, Price, Differentiation, and Performance.
Explore why traditional venture capital models are failing, insights from investor Scott Kitun and Sam Lessin, plus a deep dive into Kingscrowd’s April 2025 crowdfunding market analysis.
April capped off tax season with a strong surge in Regulation Crowdfunding activity, as companies raced to close funding rounds ahead of the SEC deadline. With 251 confirmed closes and standout campaigns like Arrived and Plunge drawing millions, this month’s report explores platform performance, success vs failure rates, and what’s ahead as Q2 unfolds.
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