Wefunder

Wefunder

Facilitates investments in startups for everyone

About Wefunder

Simplify's Rating
Why Wefunder is rated
B-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Venture Capital

Fintech

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$8.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Overview

Wefunder provides a platform that allows individuals to invest in startups they are passionate about, making startup investment accessible to everyone, not just wealthy individuals. Through the JOBS Act, users can invest as little as $100 in various startups. This approach not only broadens the investor base but also helps startups gather support from their early users and customers, creating a community of investors who are invested in the success of the business. Unlike traditional venture capital firms, Wefunder empowers startups to connect directly with their audience for funding, fostering a more inclusive investment environment. The goal of Wefunder is to democratize investment in innovation, enabling more people to participate in the growth of new ideas and businesses.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The JOBS Act enables more unaccredited investors to fund startups on Wefunder.
  • Startups like NasaClip raised $2.6M, showcasing Wefunder's effective community engagement.
  • AI-driven startups like Bravo Foxtrot are attracted to Wefunder for funding opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from platforms like SeedInvest and Republic is increasing.
  • Potential SEC regulatory changes could impact Wefunder's operations.
  • Economic downturns may reduce investor confidence in equity crowdfunding.

What makes Wefunder unique

  • Wefunder allows startups to raise up to $5M from unaccredited investors.
  • Community rounds engage customers as investors, creating brand advocates for startups.
  • Wefunder's platform supports both standalone and larger funding rounds, like Series B.

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Funding

Total Funding

$8.9M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Notable Investors:
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Benefits

🚀 Generous stock options

🏝 Unlimited vacation days

🚞 All-expense-paid Wefunder vacation once a year

😷 Medical, dental, & vision insurance.

💵 401(k) with company match

💻 Apple equipment

🧇 Daily lunch and weekly team dinners.

📚 Classes & conferences

Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 10th, 2025
Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical Engages Destum Partners To Source Strategic Partnerships For Sjp-001 Sjp-002C

HUNTINGTON, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical, a pioneering biotech company dedicated to innovative anti-inflammatory solutions, is pleased to announce its engagement with Destum Partners, a leading advisory firm specializing in biopharma transactions. This strategic collaboration will focus on securing licensing, co-development, and potential M&A opportunities for Sen-Jam's two lead assets, SJP-001 (Overindulgence of Food and Alcohol) and SJP-002C (COVID-19/Upper Respiratory Infections).Strategic Growth Through PartnershipsThis engagement with Destum Partners aligns with Sen-Jam's mission to bring groundbreaking treatments to market while maximizing shareholder value. Key objectives of the collaboration include:Identifying and securing strategic licensing and co-development partners to accelerate commercialization.strategic licensing and co-development partners to accelerate commercialization. Leveraging Destum Partners' extensive industry network across Big Pharma, mid-sized biotech, and consumer health companies.across Big Pharma, mid-sized biotech, and consumer health companies. Exploring potential M&A transactions to enhance company growth and investor returns.to enhance company growth and investor returns

Intelligence360
Feb 10th, 2025
Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical Secures Financial And Strategic Investment From 5 Horizons Capital To Advance Sjp-001 Clinical Trial With Novotech

HUNTINGTON, N.Y., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical, a leader in innovative solutions targeting inflammation and metabolic health, proudly announces a financial and strategic investment from 5 Horizons Capital. Horizon, as the lead investor for the Phase 2 clinical trial of SJP-001, Sen-Jam’s flagship therapeutic, is paving the way for innovation in collaboration with Novotech, a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO), while actively seeking follow-on investments to further accelerate this groundbreaking initiative.The SJP-001 clinical trial, which recently received ethics approval in Australia, is designed to evaluate the therapeutic’s efficacy in mitigating inflammation and promoting metabolic health, specifically targeting relief from dietary and alcohol-induced overindulgence. With the support of 5 Horizons Capital, Sen-Jam is poised to execute a robust trial strategy in collaboration with Novotech, renowned for its expertise in early-phase clinical trials.Jim Iversen, Co-Founder and CEO of Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical, stated, “We are thrilled to welcome 5 Horizons Capital as a financial and strategic partner to our team, on our journey to revolutionize inflammation care. Their investment and expertise in advancing clinical-stage therapies will enable us to bring SJP-001 closer to patients worldwide. With Novotech’s excellence in trial management and 5 Horizons’ visionary support, we are one step closer to transforming how the world addresses metabolic health and inflammation.”Aaron Ray, Managing Director of 5 Horizons Capital, commented, “As the lead investor in Sen-Jam’s Phase 2 clinical trial for SJP-001, we are proud to be part of this community that has the potential to redefine how inflammation is treated globally

Hypepotamus
Feb 3rd, 2025
Georgia’S Bravo Foxtrot Wants To Give Law Enforcement A Smarter Way To Fight & Prevent Crime

Read Time: 3 minutesTech Topics In This Article: Security tech, Georgia startupsPrevent. Predict. Protect.Law enforcement groups, national security agencies, and first responders all have tools to react to threats. But the data they need to prevent crime is often found in disparate and hard-to-find locations.That’s where the security-focused startup Bravo Foxtrot hopes to make its mark. The company, based out of Canton, Georgia, is “taking raw intelligence and turning it into actionable intelligence,” said Founder Brandon Puhlman. The goal is to provide law enforcement officials and first responders with the investigative tools to predict, prevent, and respond to criminal activities accurately, efficiently, and safely.Agencies can speak to the platform in plain English about a real-time criminal investigation they are working on and gather information that can be more easily shared across jurisdictions who are involved in an active case.But the AI-powered platform is not designed to give law enforcement agencies blanket access to information

PR Newswire
Jan 27th, 2025
Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical Answers Surgeon General'S Alarm With A New Therapeutic Aimed At Tackling Alcohol Related Risks

HUNTINGTON, N.Y., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly published paper in the Global Journal of Addiction Rehabilitation Medicine further expands on the U.S. Surgeon General's advisory, linking frequent alcohol consumption and hangovers to chronic systemic inflammation and heightened cancer risk. Fortunately, Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical's innovative therapeutic, SJP-001, is specifically designed to target this inflammatory pathway, offering a groundbreaking solution to mitigate alcohol-induced health risks

PR Newswire
Jan 22nd, 2025
Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical Secures Financial And Strategic Investment From 5 Horizons Capital To Advance Sjp-001 Clinical Trial With Novotech

HUNTINGTON, N.Y., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical, a leader in innovative solutions targeting inflammation and metabolic health, proudly announces a financial and strategic investment from 5 Horizons Capital. Horizon, as the lead investor for the Phase 2 clinical trial of SJP-001, Sen-Jam's flagship therapeutic, is paving the way for innovation in collaboration with Novotech, a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO), while actively seeking follow-on investments to further accelerate this groundbreaking initiative.The SJP-001 clinical trial, which recently received ethics approval in Australia, is designed to evaluate the therapeutic's efficacy in mitigating inflammation and promoting metabolic health, specifically targeting relief from dietary and alcohol-induced overindulgence. With the support of 5 Horizons Capital, Sen-Jam is poised to execute a robust trial strategy in collaboration with Novotech, renowned for its expertise in early-phase clinical trials.Jim Iversen, Co-Founder and CEO of Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical, stated, "We are thrilled to welcome 5 Horizons Capital as a financial and strategic partner to our team, on our journey to revolutionize inflammation care. Their investment and expertise in advancing clinical-stage therapies will enable us to bring SJP-001 closer to patients worldwide. With Novotech's excellence in trial management and 5 Horizons' visionary support, we are one step closer to transforming how the world addresses metabolic health and inflammation."Aaron Ray, Managing Director of 5 Horizons Capital, commented, "As the lead investor in Sen-Jam's Phase 2 clinical trial for SJP-001, we are proud to be part of this community that has the potential to redefine how inflammation is treated globally

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