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Full-Time

Director of Funding Growth

Marketing

Posted on 9/3/2024

StartEngine

StartEngine

51-200 employees

Crowdfunding platform for startups and investors

Venture Capital
Fintech
Social Impact
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • 4+ years of experience in full lifecycle marketing and advertising, specifically in a strategic role executing on budgets of $1m+
  • Expert ability in Paid Social - primarily Facebook.
  • Experience with e-mail marketing
  • Client facing experience
  • Proven track record of setting metrics and executing against them.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, team-driven, and high energy environment.
  • Results oriented with the desire to exceed expectations.
  • Level headed problem solver with a professional service oriented attitude.
  • Creative, adaptable, dependable and responsible.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written.
  • BA/BS degree.
Responsibilities
  • Own and deliver on our raise targets for our companies.
  • Develop and execute digital marketing strategies for companies raising on our platform.
  • Ensure that messages are supportive of and consistent with the company's mission statement.
  • Track and publish weekly reports using quantitative results.

StartEngine is a crowdfunding platform that connects startups and small businesses with investors. It allows both accredited and non-accredited individuals to invest in various opportunities, including startups and collectibles. The platform operates by charging businesses a fee to list their investment opportunities and collects transaction fees when investments are made. Investors can choose to invest in future funding rounds, hold their investments, or sell eligible securities on StartEngine’s trading platform. A unique aspect of StartEngine is its referral program, which rewards users for bringing new startups to the platform. The company adheres to regulations that enable a wider range of investors to participate in funding, making it distinct in the rapidly growing crowdfunding market. The goal of StartEngine is to democratize access to investment opportunities, allowing more people to invest in startups and small businesses.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$96.7M

Headquarters

West Hollywood, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • StartEngine's regulatory compliance under Regulation A+ and Regulation Crowdfunding opens up a larger pool of potential investors.
  • The platform's referral program incentivizes user engagement and can drive organic growth.
  • StartEngine's diverse investment opportunities, from startups to collectibles, attract a wide range of investors.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly growing crowdfunding market is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain market share.
  • Regulatory changes could impact the platform's ability to attract non-accredited investors.

What makes StartEngine unique

  • StartEngine allows both accredited and non-accredited investors to participate in startup funding, unlike many platforms that restrict to accredited investors only.
  • The platform's dual revenue model, earning from both listing fees and transaction fees, provides a diversified income stream.
  • StartEngine's trading platform for eligible securities offers liquidity options for investors, a feature not commonly found in other crowdfunding platforms.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Monthly Happy Hours

Tech Stipend

Unlimited Vacation

401K

Equity Package

Company Offsites

Entirely Remote

100% Health Benefits