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SeedInvest
SeedInvest was launched in 2012 by Ryan Feit and James Han, both of whom previously worked in venture capital and private equity.
SeedInvest
SeedInvest was launched in 2012 by Ryan Feit and James Han, both of whom previously worked in venture capital and private equity. The firm emerged after the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act of 2012 made equity crowdfunding legally viable in the US. SeedInvest launched as a platform to give a broader investor base access to private companies that historically required accredited status or institutional connections. Strategy & deployment focuses on equity crowdfunding and Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) and Regulation A+ (Reg A+) offerings. The platform lists vetted startups across sectors including fintech, enterprise software, digital health, AI/ML, and climate tech. Notable companies that raised on SeedInvest include Bumped, Flytedesk, and Beekeeper, per public records. The firm primarily serves US-based investors and startups, with geographic coverage concentrated in major tech hubs such as New York, San Francisco, Denver, and Austin. SeedInvest was acquired by Circle, the blockchain finance company, in 2018. The acquisition gave SeedInvest access to Circle's regulatory infrastructure and existing user base, though the companies later parted ways in 2021. SeedInvest operations continue from offices in Chattanooga, New York, and San Francisco. The platform has facilitated over $300 million in total investment to date (per the firm's public communications), though the number is an aggregate of all deals and includes both accredited and non-accredited investors. SeedInvest's structural differentiator is its SEC-registered intermediary model, which allows non-accredited investors to participate in private placements. Few platforms combine deal sourcing, SEC registration, and a dual-audience investor base. Additionally, SeedInvest uses a proprietary scoring system to filter startups before they appear on the platform, a departure from pure open-market crowdfunding sites that rely on community curation. The model sits between a venture fund (the curation) and a public exchange (the broad access).
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2012
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Chattanooga
Corporate office
Chattanooga, NY, SF, United States
Additional offices
New York · San Francisco
Principals
Ryan Feit
CEO and Co-Founder
James Han
Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at SeedInvest?
Ryan Feit, CEO and Co-Founder, leads the firm's strategic direction, including deal sourcing and platform operations. The firm does not name a separate CIO or investment committee; the curation process is managed by a team of analysts and former venture professionals.
How does SeedInvest source proprietary deal flow?
Startups apply through the SeedInvest platform, which then uses a proprietary scoring system to filter candidates. Only a fraction of applicants are listed. The firm also sources through its network of angel investors, incubators, and accelerators (per public record).
Is SeedInvest structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
SeedInvest is an SEC-registered intermediary (a funding portal) and an asset manager, not a family office. It operates as a for-profit company, owned by its founders and formerly by Circle. No family-wealth origin is disclosed for SeedInvest.
Does SeedInvest participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
SeedInvest does not make direct investment commitments; it facilitates deals between startups and investors. Investors commit capital to specific companies through the platform. The firm earns a fee on successful raises.
What investment stages does SeedInvest typically target?
SeedInvest focuses on early-stage companies, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds. Its Regulation Crowdfunding and Regulation A+ offerings typically target companies raising between $50,000 and $50 million.
Does SeedInvest maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
No separate philanthropic foundation or structure is publicly reported for SeedInvest. The firm itself has not disclosed charitable giving programs.
Where does the underlying wealth come from for SeedInvest?
SeedInvest is not a family office and does not manage a single pool of wealth. Capital comes from individual investors — both accredited and non-accredited — who use the platform to invest in startups.
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