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Success After Netcapital

Hear how some of our previous deals have found success after raising on Netcapital.

EnergyX has achieved a major milestone with General Motor Ventures leading a $50 million Series B financing round and entering a strategic agreement to develop EnergyX's lithium extraction and refinery technology. This collaboration aims to unlock North American lithium supplies, crucial for EV batteries, by utilizing EnergyX's innovative process to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Teague Egan

Founder & CEO of EnergyX

Raised $50m from GM Ventures

$4.47M

EnergyX, with $50M from GM Ventures, partners to advance sustainable lithium extraction for EV batteries.

Vantem Global successfully secured a Series A investment from Breakthrough Energy Ventures , the investment firm founded by the globally recognized tech contributor and philanthropist, Bill Gates. They construct affordable, energy-efficient homes using proprietary panels that resist hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires.

Chris Anderson

CEO of Vantem Global

Got an investment from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

$470K

Vantem Global, backed by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures, builds affordable, resilient, energy-efficient homes.

Named the “Startup to Watch in 2024” by the Memphis Business Journal, Avadain is making waves in the graphene industry. In addition to receiving $3.77 million Federal grant from NIST , they’ve secured over $7 million in funding from top-tier sources like Panasonic and Harvard Business School Alumni Angels.

Brad Larschan

CEO of Avadain

Raised from Gov’t Grants

$5.86M

Avadain, "Startup to Watch in 2024," secures $10.77M for graphene innovations from NIST, Panasonic, and Harvard Alumni Angels.

The testimonials presented serve as individual experiences and opinions of clients who have engaged with our services. These testimonials may not reflect the typical or expected experience of other clients. Past performance or success, as depicted in testimonials, should not be construed as a guarantee of future performance or success.

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How does ownership of my shares work?

A beneficial owner is an investor who enjoys the benefits of ownership, even though the title of the property is in another name.
Netcapital is partnered with a custodian who is the sole record owner of all of the securities purchased through our platform. Our custodian, in coordination with Netcapital’s technology, keeps track of and manages all of the shares sold. This makes it easy for small, private companies to take on a large number of shareholders.
Being a beneficial owner on Netcapital means that you can enjoy all of the economic benefits of owning the securities. Without this structure, it would be difficult for most companies to accept investments from a large number of individuals.

Is there a limit to how much I can invest?

Anyone can invest at least $2,500 per year in Netcapital offerings. If you want to invest more than that, and you are a non-accredited investor, there are restrictions on how much you can invest depending on your annual income and your net worth.

How do I invest on Netcapital?

To invest on Netcapital, you will first need to create an account here. Next, find a company that you would like to invest in. Take a look at our companies page to explore.
Once you find a company, click on the company name to view their offering page. To invest, click the yellow "Invest" button on the right-hand side and proceed through checkout.

What happens when my investment commitment has been fulfilled?

Investors have the option to withdraw their investment up to 48 hours before the close of an offering. After this, investors are unable to withdraw their investment commitment. For more information about the risks of investing in private companies, please refer to our risks section.

How do I get updates on my investments?

Netcapital helps to manage investor-relations communication between investors and companies after closing. You can directly contact the founders of the company by posting on the discussion board, located on their offering page. However, it's important to note that it may be difficult to get the attention of founders and CEOs as their focus will be on running their businesses. It is up to each company to monitor and respond to questions from its investors.

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“On the final day to invest with MagFast, I received an email that my offer to buy was withdrawn. I panicked and immediately sent an email asking why. It was about 4:30 PM and I assumed the office was closed. Much to my surprise I received a reply and was able to then make a new offer to purchase. Thank you.”

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