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California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I have made upwards of 15 investments, some of them are obviously crazy longshots a couple of them have paid out cash dividends at regular intervals. I think it's very important to know that these investments are very long term, not a year but many years. Some of them may never pay back, but there are (in my opinion) a few opportunities on the site that have the chance to turn out incredibly.

Don't make the investment if it is with money you will miss though.

Date of experience: June 12, 2023
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Alice M assisted me with my issue and was very helpful and professional. Although I have to wait and see how long it will take to be reimbursed for my money, Alice M solved my problem.

Date of experience: April 25, 2024
StartEngine T. StartEngine Rep
11 months ago

Hello Darrell! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Alice M! We're glad to hear she was able to assist you effectively. Rest assured, we're committed to resolving your reimbursement as quickly as possible. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to reach out. We appreciate your patience and support!

Massachusetts
1 review
10 helpful votes
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I have invested in several startups on StartEngine and I never had any issues. I was also able to cancel the investments before the closing date. Once it's closed, your payment is final can not be undone. I'm looking forward to new features StartEngine has to offer in the future. Definitely not a scam.

Date of experience: August 13, 2020
California
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I would start of by saying start engine is a boon for average investors who has historically not had an opportunity to invest in start ups. The platform is super intuitive and very easy to get started. I like the fact that all the due diligence of a company raising capital can be done from a single page instead of having to click on multiple links and navigate to different pages. The invest minimum being as low as few hundred dollars for most investment is a great advantage for a lot of investors who are getting started in this space. Its a great platform to build a long term portfolio in a variety of start ups and reap the benefit of early investing in the long run.

Date of experience: August 13, 2020
Oklahoma
1 review
11 helpful votes
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Be Cautious!
October 21, 2021

I have a lot of money here that I could have put in crypto. One of my investments for a solar power tractor was bought by another company. My $225 ended up being paid out as $13.99. A lot of risk involved. If my other twenty-seven or so companies get bought out like this, I will be close to $30k

Date of experience: October 20, 2021
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Start Engine update
April 28, 2022
Updated review

I managed to easily get refunds from investments I had made as well as the subscription fee I was not expecting. I am going to continue to explore Start Engine because there are mixed reviews about it and the concept is still a good one.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022

Followup
April 25, 2022
Previous review

So far, start Engine is responding well in refunding me for the subscription fee that I was not aware that I was to pay. I am told also that I will get a refund of one of my investments that I am cancelling. I am still learning about this company and will keep you all posted!

Date of experience: April 24, 2022
Alabama
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I've invested in a dozen companies on the StartEngine website. I find it to be secure and easy to navigate. Not every company has grown but some have big time. My experience as a small time venture capitalist has been overall very positive.

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
Texas
1 review
6 helpful votes
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GO Start Engine
August 23, 2020

Hello My name is del and i would like to send a big thank you! Out to Start Eng. For every thing you have done in getting this platform up and going so smoothly WOW you guys are amazing! I started out a couple years ago investing in start ups with three other companys. They all three were not very good at communicating and to be honest i did not feel comfortable investing with them but i did a little until i found Start Eng. Since that day ive deleted every email from all the other guys and have only used St Eng. I really do believe in this concept can you just imagine with me for one min. What your bank roll would like if you could have invested even 500.00 in amazon or tesla when they first started! And ill bet my last dollar that St. Eng. Will find us more than just a few good ones just like them!

Date of experience: August 22, 2020
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the exceptional support I have received from StartEngine, particularly from Nicole on your support team.

As a user of StartEngine's platform, I have been consistently impressed with its ease of use and intuitive interface. However, what truly sets StartEngine apart is the quality of its support team. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that my needs are met.

In my most recent support interaction, I had the pleasure of working with Nicole. She demonstrated an unparalleled level of thoroughness and attentiveness in addressing my inquiries. Not only did she provide comprehensive answers to my initial questions, but she also took the time to address several follow-up concerns I had. Her dedication to ensuring that I received all the necessary information was truly commendable.

What impressed me the most was Nicole's proactive approach. After providing the initial answers, she circled back to confirm that I had received everything I needed and that there were no outstanding issues. This level of care and attention to detail is rare and greatly appreciated.
I want to commend Nicole for her outstanding service and extend my gratitude to the entire StartEngine support team. Your commitment to customer satisfaction is evident, and it is one of the key reasons why I continue to use and recommend your platform.

Please convey my heartfelt thanks to Nicole and the team for their hard work and dedication. It is employees like her who make the StartEngine experience truly exceptional.

Date of experience: April 2, 2024
StartEngine T. StartEngine Rep
11 months ago

Hi Brian!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive interaction with our support team, especially with Nicole. Providing exceptional customer support is a top priority for us, and it's fantastic to know that Nicole's dedication and thoroughness left such a lasting impression. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we'll be sure to pass along your gratitude to Nicole and the rest of our team. We're grateful for your support and look forward to continuing to exceed your expectations in the future. If you ever need anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out. Happy investing!

Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best investing site
November 13, 2022

I researched them all and IMO Start Engine is the best crowdfunding platform. Everything is laid out and easy to understand.You can get bonus shares and more and you can also invest in the platform itself. And it's backed by Mr.Wonderful so of course it's the best one!

Date of experience: November 13, 2022

Overview

StartEngine has a rating of 2.7 stars from 182 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with StartEngine most frequently mention customer service, phone number and email address. StartEngine ranks 2nd among Crowd Funding sites.

service
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value
74
shipping
12
returns
16
quality
69
This company responds to reviews on average within 1 day