Equity crowdfunding United States / Global
Republic
Curated investment crowdfunding across startups and beyond.
Republic is an investment crowdfunding platform offering vetted startup, real estate and crypto deals to everyday investors. It is known for a selective, curated approach — only a small share of applicants get listed.
Like Wefunder it operates under Regulation Crowdfunding and related exemptions, so raises involve securities, disclosures and investor protections. Its curation gives listed companies a credibility signal.
Best for
Vetted, growth-oriented startups that benefit from Republic's curation and want access to its active investor community.
Tips & advice
- Apply with traction metrics ready; Republic curates hard and wants evidence of demand.
- Prepare for an equity component in fees on top of the cash percentage.
- Use the platform's built-in investor base, but still drive your own audience to the raise.
- Be ready to answer investor questions publicly and quickly during the campaign.
Pros
- +Curation lends credibility to listed raises
- +Active, investment-minded community
- +Supports diverse deal types (equity, crypto, real estate)
Cons
- −Hard to get accepted
- −Fees include an equity slice
- −Securities compliance overhead