StartEngine is an equity crowdfunding platform that allows everyday people to invest and own shares in startups and early-stage companies. StartEngine has helped over 300 entrepreneurs raise over $125M in capital.
Written by the business, not verified by us.StartEngine (www.startengine.com) has a 4.3 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 103 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Money & Insurance and its reputation is good. 84% of reviews are 4 stars or higher and 14% are 1 star; The business has replied to 94% of negative reviews; Reviews mostly discuss User experience, Customer service, Product. Last updated 2026-08-31.
Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers find the platform very easy to navigate and appreciate how simple it is to invest in various unique startups. People also mention that purchasing shares is remarkably straightforward, and communication throughout the entire investment process remains clear and helpful. Many users love the opportunity to support upcoming growth companies that are otherwise unavailable elsewhere. However, some customers also noted that customer service can be slow and difficult to reach when questions or technical issues arise. Reviewers mentioned facing frustrating delays, explaining that getting timely answers or resolving account problems proved quite challenging.
Auto-generated from all reviews of this business. For reference only.Very responsive customer service, and transparency. I’m glad the company I invested in uses StartEngine.
Thanks so much, Renee! We're glad our team was responsive and that the transparency came through. We appreciate you investing with us!
You make investing a straight, clear, and easy process. Thank you.
Thank you, Gary! We're glad the process felt straightforward and easy. We appreciate you!
Thank you! We're glad it was easy to understand. We appreciate your support!
First off, I did experience some issues with the payment for my enrollment in Rd 11. Not exactly sure why but it was fixed and the investment went through. Your customer service was amazing. They were patient, helpful, and non-judgemental. Eventually it was, fixed and my payment went through. Thanks for treating me like my small investments are as important as a accredited investor.
Thanks for sharing this, Todd! Sorry for the hiccup with your Round 11 payment, but we're so glad our team could get it sorted for you. We appreciate you!
The way that I can check investments out and decide on being a part of it or not
Thanks, Edward! We're glad you can explore each offering and decide what's right for you. We appreciate your support!
I have,been w/Legion M for a little over a year;& so far all the projects have done well.
Thanks, Dale! We're glad the projects have been going well for you. Here's to more ahead — we appreciate your support!
The communication is efficient and customer service friendly.
Thank you! We're glad you found our communication efficient and our team friendly. We appreciate your support!
Start Engine, great way for someone like me to invest in startups and pre-ipo’s. Thank you for helping me to build an investment portfolio without breaking the bank ! Leif
Thank you, Leif! We're so glad we could help you build your portfolio and invest in startups and pre-IPO companies. We appreciate you!
Everything was well described, easy to follow and I was kept up to speed with the process.
Thanks, Dan! We're glad everything was easy to follow and that you felt kept in the loop. We appreciate your support!
StartEngine made it easy for me to invest. They explained the process very well and kept me informed through it all.
Thank you! We're glad we could make investing easy and keep you informed throughout. We appreciate your support!
Thank you for the kind words! We're glad to hear you've had a great experience and we appreciate your support.
Total fraudsters, they say 3 years to liquidity in the 5 companies I invested in, 5 years later on they now say 10 years, your "investment" is a donation made legal with fine print.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your frustration. These risks are outlined at the time of investment, but we'd genuinely like to talk through your specific holdings. Please reach out to us at [email protected] so we can help.
fast process for investment, good company futures, great product potential, this was a repeat investment
Thank you for investing with us again! We're glad the process was smooth and we appreciate your continued support.
They have ZERO customer service and none of their so called great start ups do anything. It’s a complete JOKE. They NEVER REPLY, nor return your calls. DON’T INVEST WITH THEM.
We're sorry to hear about this experience—that's not the level of service we aim to provide. We'd like to make this right and get your questions answered. Please email us at [email protected] and we'll follow up with you directly.
StartEngine is a great way to learn about and invest in up and coming future growth potential companies. The steps for purchasing shares of any given company are quick and easy to follow. It only takes minutes to process and lock in your investment. StartEngine will follow-up with email confirmation of your investment and later on you will receive another email at the close of the offering confirming your full purchase vestment in the company.
Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're glad the process was quick and easy for you, and we appreciate you being part of the StartEngine community.
Thanks for the 5 stars! We’re happy to hear you enjoy investing through StartEngine and appreciate your support!
Start Engine makes it easy to understand emerging companies and their products. Investing is easy as clicking a button and the follow-up is great. I have made numerous investments through Start Engine.
Thanks for the 5 stars, Barney! We’re glad to hear StartEngine has made it easy to discover and invest in emerging companies. We appreciate your continued support!
Ease of operation was great. Everything was taken care of in a timely manner with no problems. Very satisfied with the company and site use.
Thank you, Larry! We're so glad everything was handled quickly and smoothly for you. We appreciate you taking the time to share, and we look forward to supporting your investing journey.
Ease of investing and clear information on the compsnies
Thank you, Emelar! We're glad the platform made investing easy and gave you clear information on the companies!
This investment was as smoothly as my previous investments thru this site
Thank you, Peter! It's great to hear your latest investment went as smoothly as the ones before it. We appreciate your continued trust and look forward to supporting your next one.
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