About Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
The Equity Crowdfunding Platforms comprises 595 companies, including 138 funded companies having collectively raised $522M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 30 are Series A+ funded.
Equity Crowdfunding Platforms sector has seen 15 acquisitions and 1 IPO.
This sector includes equity crowdfunding platform for investing in companies across multiple industries.
Equity Crowdfunding Platforms sector is also known as Equity Crowdfunding.
Top Companies in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
There are more than 595 companies in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms. Crowdcube is the top Equity Crowdfunding Platforms company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Equity Crowdfunding Platforms companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Equity-based crowdfunding platform for businesses and startups | Exeter (United Kingdom) | 2010 | Series C | $62.9M | |
Developer of an equity crowdfunding platform for investing in businesses | London (United Kingdom) | 2015 | Series A | $6.31M | |
Equity-based crowdfunding platform for multiple projects | Dublin (Ireland) | 2009 | Acquired | $52.7M | |
Digital bank for individuals | New York City (United States) | 2017 | Series A | $42.1M | |
Equity crowdfunding platform and infrastructure fund focused on sustainable investments | San Francisco (United States) | 2018 | Series A | $53.4M |
Companies founded year-on-year in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
82 Equity Crowdfunding Platforms startups were founded in 2021 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 6 |
2023 | 31 |
2022 | 34 |
2021 | 82 |
2020 | 75 |
2019 | 52 |
2018 | 36 |
2017 | 45 |
Companies founded across countries in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
United States has 159 Equity Crowdfunding Platforms startups, the most by any country, followed by United Kingdom which has 55 startups and Indonesia which has 28.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 159 |
United Kingdom | 55 |
Indonesia | 28 |
China | 23 |
France | 18 |
Italy | 16 |
Germany | 16 |
Singapore | 14 |
India | 13 |
Canada | 13 |
Stage-wise distribution of Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
Out of the total 595 Equity Crowdfunding Platforms companies, 138 have secured funding. Among them, 30 have reached Series A or higher, and 21 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 595
Funded - 138
Series A+ - 30
Series B+ - 21
Series C+ - 17
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 595 |
Funded | 138 |
Series A+ | 30 |
Series B+ | 21 |
Series C+ | 17 |
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- 590+ Total Companies
- $522M+ Total Funding
- 135+ Funded Companies
- 10+ Acquisitions
Funding Trends in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
Total funding year-on-year in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
Equity Crowdfunding Platforms saw a total funding of more than $392M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2019 at more than $139M. There has been a total funding of $9.45M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $9.45M |
2025 | $3.16M |
2024 | $40.3M |
2023 | $33.1M |
2022 | $50.4M |
2021 | $59.8M |
2020 | $11.6M |
2019 | $139M |
2018 | $17.4M |
2017 | $27.5M |
Total funding across countries in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
In the last 10 years, Equity Crowdfunding Platforms startups in Italy have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $121M. United States follows with $110M and United Kingdom with $59.3M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Italy | $121M |
United States | $110M |
United Kingdom | $59.3M |
Saudi Arabia | $29M |
France | $11.3M |
Singapore | $8.9M |
China | $5.36M |
United Arab Emirates | $2.9M |
New Zealand | $554K |
Indonesia | $514K |
Total funding amount raised by stage in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
Over the last 10 years, Equity Crowdfunding Platforms have seen $29.1M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $322M into Early Stage funding rounds and $28.7M go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $322M |
Seed Stage | $29.1M |
Late Stage | $28.7M |
ICO | $6.51M |
Debt | $3.69M |
Grant | $1.8M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
In the year 2026, till February 2026, Equity Crowdfunding Platforms companies have raised $9.45M in equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 6427 | Feb 11, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 9536 | Sep 01, 2025 | ||
Seed | 6501 | Jul 03, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 7189 | Jun 09, 2025 | - | |
Series A | 8917 | Dec 16, 2024 | - |
Top Investors in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
Europa is the top investor in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
London (United Kingdom) |
M&A activity in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
In the year 2026, till January 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jan 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 20, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 12, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 16, 2022 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Aug 11, 2022 |
Acquisition trends in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
Here are the acquisition trends in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | - |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | - |
2022 | 3 |
2021 | 4 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | 2 |
IPOs in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
In the year 2016, till December 2016, 1 IPO happened in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 30, 2016 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) |
Colleges which produce the most Equity Crowdfunding Platforms companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
Most number of Equity Crowdfunding Platforms startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, University of Cambridge and University of Pennsylvania.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 4 |
University of Cambridge | 3 |
University of Pennsylvania | 3 |
HEC Paris | 2 |
Harvard University | 2 |
INSEAD | 2 |
Stanford Business School | 2 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 2 |
Yale University | 2 |
Bayes Business School | 1 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
In the last 10 years, University of Pennsylvania graduates' Equity Crowdfunding Platforms companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Stanford University alumni are second, and Wharton School alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Pennsylvania | $110M |
Stanford University | $69.6M |
Wharton School | $56.5M |
University of Oxford | $52.7M |
Stanford Business School | $6.77M |
INSEAD | $5.9M |
Keio University | $5.9M |
Bayes Business School | $5.1M |
Carnegie Mellon University | - |
Columbia Business School | - |
Top News in Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
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Playtomic invites its community to become investors through CrowdcubeEl Referente•Oct 28, 2025•Crowdcube
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Investa Launches Second Crowdcube Raise After Record-Breaking 2024 CampaignGlobeNewswire•Oct 20, 2025•Investa, Crowdcube
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Gozney, Outdoor Cooking Brand, Launches Crowdcube Pitch To Raise Funds For Growth.Insider Media•Jun 20, 2025•Growth Partner, Gozney, Crowdcube
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Barcelona-based Angel Fund Masia Launches with €20 MillionEU-Startups•May 26, 2025•Aldea Ventures, Crowdcube
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OceanAir partners with Spiral to scale financial wellness through bankingThe Paypers•Jan 08, 2025•Spiral
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Renewable Energy Innovator Inyanga Launches Crowdfunding RoundRenewable Energy Magazine•Oct 28, 2024•Inyanga Marine, Crowdcube
