Raise capital from the people who already believe in you.
WHY EQUITY CROWDFUNDING
A raise that grows your company, not just your cap table.
Equity crowdfunding isn't a smaller version of a venture round. Done well, it's a launch moment, a marketing engine, and a way to build a real coalition of owners around your business.
Turn customers into investors
Raise from the people who already use, love, and refer your product — not just professional investors.
Capital + marketing in one
A campaign doubles as a launch, awareness push, and credibility moment for your brand.
Keep control of your company
Crowdfunding raises are usually more founder-friendly on terms than a VC round and don't hand a board seat to a lead investor.
Prove demand publicly
Hundreds of investors send a powerful signal to future VCs, partners, retailers, and lenders.
Reach non-VC-fit companies
Consumer, community, mission-driven, and profitable-but-not-venture-scale businesses can all raise here.
Guidance end-to-end
We help with strategy, story, filings, and campaign execution — you don't have to figure this out alone.
HOW WE WORK
From "should I?" to "we closed."
EquityCF is an advisory and marketing partner. Raises are run through Silicon Prairie, a registered broker-dealer — so you get real infrastructure and a team focused on you.
01
Free fit consult
30-minute call to see if equity crowdfunding is right for your company and goals.
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Story + strategy
We shape the raise, target, terms, and campaign narrative with you.
03
Filings + launch
We coordinate your filings and portal onboarding, then launch your campaign to your network and the EquityCF investor community.
04
Close + grow
Rolling closes, investor communications, and turning new investors into ambassadors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about raising with EquityCF
Learn how offerings, investor eligibility, fundraising requirements, and closings work.
EquityCF helps companies raise capital from their customers, community, angels, and other investors. We support Community Rounds open to both accredited and non-accredited investors, as well as Private Rounds for accredited investors.
A Community Round allows a company to raise money from its customers, supporters, friends, and other investors. Through Regulation Crowdfunding, both accredited and non-accredited investors can participate, and a company can raise up to $5 million in a 12-month period.
A Private Round allows a company to raise capital from accredited investors under Regulation D. Unlike a Community Round, it is not generally open to everyday investors, but it can allow a company to raise more than the $5 million Regulation Crowdfunding limit.
Community Rounds allow companies to raise up to $5 million in a 12-month period under Regulation Crowdfunding. Private Rounds under Regulation D have no SEC-imposed fundraising limit.
Community Rounds are open to both accredited and non-accredited investors. Private Rounds are limited to accredited investors.
A Community Round may be a good fit if you want customers, supporters, and everyday investors to participate. A Private Round may be better if you are raising from a known group of accredited investors.
Yes. Some companies raise up to $5 million through a Community Round while also accepting additional capital from accredited investors through a Private Round.
Companies may offer SAFEs, convertible notes, equity, debt, revenue share, or other supported securities. The right structure depends on your company and fundraising goals.
Submit your company information and fundraising goals to EquityCF. If your company is a fit, we will help you choose a round structure and prepare for launch.
Timing depends on the type of round and how prepared your company is. Private Rounds can often launch more quickly, while Community Rounds require a Form C and additional disclosures before going live.
You will generally need company documents, ownership information, financial statements, fundraising terms, and details about your business and use of funds. The exact requirements depend on the type and size of the offering.
If an offering has a minimum target and does not reach it by the deadline, the offering generally will not close and investor funds will be returned.
You can receive funds after meeting your minimum and, by law, a minimum of 21 days pass after going live. Some offerings may allow rolling closes so you can receive funds before the final deadline.
That depends on how the offering is structured. Investors may be consolidated through an SPV or another structure so they appear as a single line on your cap table.