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What is crowdfunding?

Crowdfunding allows you to pool your money with other investors to purchase shares in a business. Businesses then use those funds to grow their operations and generate potential returns for investors.

Who can invest?

Any U.S. citizen (or permanent resident) currently residing in the U.S. and over the age of 18.

What types of securities are offered?

The majority of offerings are equity (common stock), but some issuers raise capital through a convertible note, debt, and profit-share.

• When investors engage in common stock offerings they become equity owners of the business. As an owner, investors have the right to share in any profit distributions from the issuer.
• Convertible note securities start as debt securities but can be converted into equity. For example, an issuer might issue a debt security, which compensates the holder with a defined interest rate and can be converted into common stock at some specified time.
• Debt in the form of promissory notes requires issuers to pay investors their initial investment plus interest at a specified rate, over a specified period. Owning a promissory note does not make investors owners of the business; instead, investors are creditors.
• A profit-sharing note requires the issuer to pay a specified percentage of its revenue. Typically it also states a maximum that investors are entitled to receive and a due date for repayment of the original investment.

How do I contact the issuer?

To contact the issuer directly, please leave a comment for them on their project via the comments section, and a member of their team will respond shortly. Please note that you cannot use or leave your email address, as the company can only communicate with investors through the platform.

How often should I expect updates?

RealRise Capital recommends that issuers update their investors at least once per quarter. However, most companies are also legally required to issue an Annual Report 120 days after the end of their fiscal year. The annual report is a more comprehensive update with their latest financials, board members, new financings, and more.

Where does my money go after I invest?

RealRise Capital is prohibited by law from touching your money. When you invest, your funds are transferred to an escrow account with North Capital Private Securities. If the capital raise succeeds, your money will be released to the issuer. Otherwise, it will be refunded to you.

Do you recommend good investments?

No, it is illegal for RealRise Capital to endorse or recommend any projects. Our goal is to ensure you have all the relevant information to make an informed decision about the projects you want to invest in.

What fees does RealRise Capital charge?

RealRise Capital charges an initial onboarding fee to all issuers accepted onto the platform. In addition, RealRise Capital collects fees related to the offering and sale of securities through the platform. Issuers who successfully complete a capital raise may be subject to a combination of compensation structures, including a flat fee, a platform fee, and/or an equity-based fee in the form of a commission. The flat and platform fees are due upon the successful completion of a funded campaign. Any securities issued to RealRise Capital, if applicable, will be of the same class and carry identical terms, conditions, and rights as those offered and sold by the issuer on the platform.

All fees paid to RealRise Capital in connection with the offering and sale of securities are nonrefundable, except where RealRise Capital, in its sole discretion, determines that a refund is warranted.