Republic (company)
Type of site | Crowdfunding, Startups, Investments |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Owner | OpenDeal Portal LLC |
| Website | republic |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Launched | 2016 in New York, NY |
Republic is a U.S. website that lets investors to invest in startups. Founded in 2016..[1], the platform features vetted startups raising venture capital, allowing users to invest into companies on the private market through equity crowdfunding.
Republic’s model was enabled after the passing of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (or JOBS Act) in 2012.[2]
History[edit]
Republic[edit]
Republic was founded in 2016 after receiving funding and support from AngelList. The company launched their first Crowd SAFE campaign the same year, crowdfunding several companies at first after vetting them through compliant due diligence processes. Over 90 companies have since been funded on the Republic platform.[3].[4]
Relationship with AngelList[edit]
Republic is often misattributed as a subsidiary of AngelList. AngelList was Republic's first major investor, and many AngelList employees went on to work at Republic. Both companies operate separately from one another[5]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Henry, Zoe (September 12, 2018). "Why a Group of AngelList and Uber Expats Launched This New Crowdfunding Website". Inc.com. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
- ↑ "New Rules Give Startups Access to Main Street Investors". WSJ.com. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
- ↑ "Reg CF 3 Year Anniversary: Republic Reports on Progress & Change as a Leading Crowdfunding Platform". Crowdfund Insider. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
- ↑ "Survey Shows Founders Ignored by VCs Are Succeeding With Equity Crowdfunding". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
- ↑ "AngelList spinoff startup Republic raises $12 million to tokenize startup investing". TechStartups. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
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