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July Equity CF Insights, Quantum, Creator Economy, EcoTech - See What Worked
Explore sector surges & pre-register for Investment Crowdfunding Week (Sept 29–Oct 2).
Sam Fiske
August 07, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes
JULY INVESTOR REPORT
$34.9M flowed into startups on U.S. equity-crowdfunding portals in July – a 25% jump month-over-month. Quantum-security leader EigenQ topped the charts with a $4.5M Republic round, while creator-economy and eco-tech ventures kept investor wallets open. Dive into our full July analysis to see which platforms are winning, which sectors are surging, and what it all means for your next raise.
Takeaways for Founders & Platforms
Momentum matters: The biggest winners hit 30-50% of their goals in the first two weeks, then snowballed. Pre-launch community building is still the #1 predictor of success.
Ticket-size bifurcation: Investors on StartEngine leaned toward ~$750K+ rounds; Wefunder housed more <$500K raises. Choose your portal based on desired average check.
Niche credibility pays off: Equifund’s life-science focus helped Conexeu cross $2M. Specialized portals can punch above their weight when issuer-fit is tight.
Due-diligence fatigue is real: 21 failures in July – many on portals with higher deal volume but lower curation – suggest investors are getting choosier; strong fundamentals and transparent milestones are non-negotiable.
Macro tailwinds: With H1 2025 already at a record pace and Kingscrowd projecting $902M for the year, there’s ample dry powder – but standout storytelling and proof points will separate funded from failed.
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ANNOUNCING INVESTMENT CROWDFUNDING WEEK
Get ready for the biggest founder and investor-focused event in crowdfunding: Kingscrowd’s Investment Crowdfunding Week, happening September 29 – October 2. This four-day virtual series is designed to equip you with the full toolkit to raise capital, scale smart, and connect directly with the platforms and investors who can move your business forward. From candid fireside chats with industry insiders to tactical founder knowledge hours with successful campaigners, you'll walk away with real strategies you can put into action—plus get to see how top startups pitch in front of live investor audiences.
The theme this year is “The Full Spectrum”—because this event is about the entire journey of raising capital in today’s investment crowdfunding ecosystem. Whether you're gearing up for your first raise or looking to sharpen your strategy, this is your chance to learn from the best, build relationships with key platforms, and get inspired by the stories of founders who’ve been where you are. Pre-register now to get early access to the full schedule, speaker lineup, and session alerts as soon as they drop.
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