15+ Wefunder Success Stories
1. Mercury
![A screenshot of Mercury's Wefunder profile for its crowdfunding campaign.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fec633be2c4a42f4a453_d55a9667.png)
Company Website: https://mercury.com/
Company Description: Banking for startups.
Wefunder Date: August 2022
Amount Raised: $4,914,037 from 2,453 investors
Offering Type: Reg CF (open to the general public)
Type of Security: Preferred Stock
Valuation on Wefunder: $1.62 billion
Accomplishments
- In July 2021, Mercury closed a $120 million Series B at a $1.62 billion valuation. The round was led by Coatue, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, CRV, Dylan Field (Founder of Figma), Mathilde Collins (Founder of Front), and Jack Altman (Founder of Lattice).
- $50 billion transactions in 2022.
- Added $2 billion+ in deposits and thousands of new accounts since Silicon Valley Bank fell on March 10, 2023.
2. Replit
![A screenshot of Replit's Wefunder profile for its crowdfunding campaign.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fed0e9042e467992fe3e_87cdfae7.png)
Company Website: https://replit.com/
Company Description: A collaborative coding platform.
Wefunder Date: May 2022
Amount Raised: $5,240,140 from 2,589 investors
Offering Type: Reg CF (open to the general public)
Type of Security: SAFE
Valuation on Wefunder: Converted at a $1.16 billion valuation
Accomplishments
- In April 2023, Replit closed a $97.4 million Series B extension at a $1.16 billion valuation. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, SV Angel, Bloomberg Beta, and Naval Ravikant (Founder of AngelList).
- Replit has 22.5 million users from 200+ countries.
- In March 2023, Replit partnered with Google to take on Microsoft’s GitHub.
3. Substack
![A screenshot of Substack's Wefunder profile for its crowdfunding campaign.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fecadac5abff3eeb4518_0e7d2288.png)
Company Website: https://substack.com/
Company Description: The subscription network for independent creators and writers.
Wefunder Date: April 2023
Amount Raised: $7,980,618 from 6,918 investors
Offering Type: Reg CF (open to the general public)
Type of Security: Preferred Stock
Valuation on Wefunder: $585 million
Accomplishments
- Thirty-five million active subscriptions with 2 million paid subscriptions.
- Writers on the platform have made a total of $300+ million.
- In March 2021, Substack closed a $65 million Series B at a $650 million valuation. Andrew Chen led the round from Andreessen Horowitz.
4. Beta Bionics
![A screenshot of Beta Bionics' Wefunder profile for its crowdfunding campaign.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fecf6165baa33143af1d_609d6225.png)
Company Website: https://www.betabionics.org/
Company Description: Building a bionic pancreas to improve the lives of people with type 1 diabetes.
Wefunder Date: August 2016
Amount Raised: $1,000,000 from 718 investors
Offering Type: Reg CF (open to the general public)
Type of Security: Common Stock
Valuation: $100 million
Accomplishments
- In February 2022, the company closed a $57 million Series C round from investors Soleus Capital and Perceptive Advisors after receiving a breakthrough device designation for its iLet, which fast-tracks them to FDA approval.
- In August 2022, Beta Bionics appointed a new CEO, Sean Saint.
5. Levels
![A screenshot of Levels' Wefunder profile for its crowdfunding campaign.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fed07b5549414ad0eeaa_7d348b20.png)
Company Website: https://www.levelshealth.com/
Company Description: Unlock your metabolic health.
Wefunder Date: February 2022
Amount Raised: $4,999,989 from 1,440 investors
Offering Type: Reg CF (open to the general public)
Type of Security: Preferred Stock
Valuation: $300 million
Accomplishments
- In April 2022, Levels closed a $38 million Series A from operators Andrea Funsten (Basecamp Fund), Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal (Acquired Podcast), Lenny Rachitsky, and the Airbnb Alumni Syndicate. Andreessen Horowitz previously led the company’s $12 million Seed round in November 2022.
- As of April 2022, Levels was on track for $6 million in Annual Recurring Revenue. Click here to read their detailed investor update.
- The company has over 242,000 signups for the product.
6. Synthesis
![A screenshot of Synthesis' Wefunder profile for its crowdfunding campaign.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fec797a7dc85ae0b5ce1_cfe99038.png)
Company Website: https://www.synthesis.com/
Company Description: Where kids learn to solve problems together.
Wefunder Date: August 2022
Amount Raised: $2,987,382 from 1,125 investors
Offering Type: Reg CF (open to the general public)
Type of Security: SAFE
Valuation: $350 million
Accomplishments
- In April 2022, Synthesis raised $12 million, led by Balaji Srinivasan (Former CTO at Coinbase) and Amjad Masad (Founder of Replit).
- In 2021, Synthesis posted close to ~3 million in revenue.
7. Doorvest
![A screenshot of Doorvest's Wefunder profile for its crowdfunding campaign.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fed09870f2100a407329_a64f7d09.png)
Company Website: https://doorvest.com/
Company Description: Real estate investing platform.
Wefunder Date: April 2023
Amount Raised: $5,383,219 from 574 investors
Offering Type: Reg CF (open to the general public)
Type of Security: SAFE
Valuation: $60 million
Accomplishments
- In November 2021, Doorvest raised $14 million, led by M13. In addition, the company raised a $75 million credit facility.
- In 2021, the company posted close to $20 million in revenue, with 10.5x YOY growth.
8. Calm Company Fund
![A screenshot of Calm Company Fund's Wefunder profile for its crowdfunding campaign.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fed08e87524668fee125_59b64138.png)
Company Website: https://calmfund.com/
Company Description: Investor in profitable businesses.
Wefunder Date: July 2021
Amount Raised: $1,296,658 from 746 investors
Offering Type: Reg CF (open to the general public)
Type of Security: Class CF Interests
Valuation: $20 million
Accomplishments
- Since 2019, the Calm Fund has invested in 69 companies across three funds. It has two exits and a TVPI of 2.5x.
- Calm Fund is raising for Calm Fund IV, a $50 million fund.
- Zapier acquired Makerpad, a Calm Fund portfolio company, in March 2021.
- LPs in Calm Fund include Sahil Lavingia (Founder of Gumroad), Natalie Nagele (Founder of Poshmark), Andrew Gazdecki (Founder of Acquire), and Andrew Connor (Founder of Levels)
9. Roam
![A screenshot of Roam's Wefunder profile for its crowdfunding campaign.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fece0c7f63263aa7df5f_47594000.png)
Company Website: https://roamresearch.com/
Company Description: A note-taking tool for networked thought.
Wefunder Date: May 2021
Amount Raised: $994,295 from 756 investors
Offering Type: Reg CF (open to the general public)
Type of Security: Preferred Stock
Valuation: $200 million
Accomplishments
- In September 2020, Roam closed a $9 million Seed round at a $200 million valuation from Lux Capital, True Ventures, and Patrick and John Collison (Founders of Stripe).
- Nat Eliason wrote a piece on why he loves using Roam.
10. Meow Wolf
![A screenshot of Meow Wolf's Wefunder profile for its crowdfunding campaign.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fed9e9042eeba192fed5_7af1658d.png)
Company Website: https://meowwolf.com/
Company Description: An immersive art experiences company.
Wefunder Date: August 2017
Amount Raised: $1,322,006 from 621 investors
Offering Type: Reg CF (open to the general public)
Type of Security: Common Stock
Valuation: $62.3 million valuation
Accomplishments
- Meow Wolf bought out its crowdfunding investors at $83.70/share, up from its initial price of $40/share.
- The company has raised $185.2 million in total funding and attracted support from investors like George R. R. Martin, the author of Game of Thrones.
- Meow Wolf opened new locations in Las Vegas and Denver and plans to add another exhibit in Grapevine Mills (Texas) by the Summer of 2023.
11. Checkr
![A screenshot of Checkr's Wefunder profile for its crowdfunding campaign.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fee0fc955e3092e7dfa8_20b732cb.png)
Company Website: https://checkr.com/
Company Description: Employee background screening for companies.
Wefunder Date: 2015
Amount Raised: $113,489 from 30 investors
Offering Type: Regulation D (Accredited Investors Only)
Type of Security: Equity
Valuation: N/A
Accomplishments
- According to a Wefunder team member, Wefunder investors in Checkr are up 407x.
- In September 2021, Check raised a $250 million Series E round at a $4.6 billion valuation. The round was led by Durable Capital, with participation from BOND Capital, Khosla Ventures, Accel, Coatue, and Y Combinator.
- Checkr processes over 30 million background checks annually.
12. Apollo.io
![A screenshot of Apollo.io's website.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/645a01f7aa55ed19e6e225ac_Screen%20Shot%202023-05-09%20at%201.18.52%20AM.png)
Company Website: https://www.apollo.io/
Company Description: A sales intelligence and engagement platform.
Wefunder Date: N/A
Amount Raised: N/A
Offering Type: Wefunder invested via a Fund
Type of Security: Equity
Valuation: N/A
Accomplishments
- According to a Wefunder team member, Wefunder’s fund investment in Apollo is up 79x.
- In March 2022, Apollo.io raised $110 million Series C at a $900 million post-money valuation led by Sequoia Capital.
- The company has 160,000+ companies using its sales intelligence tools.
13. Mashgin
![A screenshot of Mashgin's Wefunder profile.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fed949c096afebb723ee_6bfaf8ea.png)
Company Website: https://www.mashgin.com/
Company Description: Touchless checkout system.
Wefunder Date: N/A
Amount Raised: N/A
Offering Type: Wefunder invested via a Fund
Type of Security: Equity
Valuation: N/A
Accomplishments
- According to a Wefunder team member, Wefunder’s fund investment in Mashgin is up 54x.
- In May 2022, Mashin raised a $62.5 million Series B at a $1.5 billion valuation. The round was led by New Enterprise Associates, with participation from Matrix Partners.
- Mashgin’s technology has completed 35 million transactions and is deployed in over 800 locations.
- Mashgin’s customers include ampm, Madison Square Garden, and Los Angeles International Airport.
14. Shipbob
![A screenshot of Shipbob's Wefunder profile for its crowdfunding campaign.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fee1219bf10f000c2e16_bfadd717.png)
Company Website: https://www.shipbob.com/
Company Description: A global omni-fulfillment solution.
Wefunder Date: June 2016
Amount Raised: $237,301 from 54 investors
Offering Type: Regulation D (Accredited Investors Only)
Type of Security: Equity
Valuation: N/A
Accomplishments
- According to a Wefunder team member, Wefunder investors in Shipbob are up 37x.
- More than 7,000 brands use Shipbob to ship orders.
- In June 2021, Shipbob raised a $200 million Series E at a valuation of over $1 billion. The round was led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from Softbank and Menlo Ventures.
15. Rappi
![A screenshot of Rappi's website.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fee16165ba726243b23b_3269785e.png)
Company Website: https://about.rappi.com/
Company Description: A technology company that builds a local marketplace where local commerce can thrive.
Wefunder Date: N/A
Amount Raised: N/A
Offering Type: Wefunder invested via a Fund
Type of Security: Equity
Valuation: N/A
Accomplishments
- According to a Wefunder team member, Wefunder’s fund investment in Rappi is up 32x.
- In July 2021, Rappi raised over $500 million at a $5.25 billion valuation. Investors in the company include Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz.
- The company operates in 9 countries and 250+ cities.
16. Zenefits
![A screenshot of Zenefit's Wefunder profile for its crowdfunding campaign.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459feda219bf113560c2dfc_8614ec8b.png)
Company Website: https://www.zenefits.com/
Company Description: A company benefits platform.
Wefunder Date: May 2013
Amount Raised: $50,000 from 9 investors
Offering Type: Regulation D (Accredited Investors Only)
Type of Security: Equity
Valuation: N/A
Accomplishments
- In February 2022, TriNet acquired Zenefits at an undisclosed price.
- Ten thousand customers use Zenefits, including MeUndies, Internet Archive, and Coney Island Prep.
17. Ginkgo Bioworks
![A screenshot of Ginkgo Bioworks' Wefunder profile.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6400f5db669916305f63913b/6459fee40fcf1cc85af5dc0c_d4d06da4.png)
Company Website: https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/
Company Description: The organism company.
Wefunder Date: N/A
Amount Raised: N/A
Offering Type: Wefunder invested via a Fund
Type of Security: Equity
Valuation: N/A
Accomplishments
- In September 2021, Ginkgo Bioworks went public at a valuation of $15 billion after raising $1.6 billion as a private company.
18. Modern Times
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Company Website: http://www.moderntimesbeer.com/
Company Description: A famous brewing company started in San Diego in 2013.
Wefunder Date: May 2019
Amount Raised: $1,224,431 from 1,189 investors
Offering Type: Reg CF (open to the general public)
Type of Security: Common Stock
Valuation: $264 million
Accomplishments
- In August 2022, Maui Brewing acquired Modern Times for ~15 million after the company fell into receivership.