The investment platform for Main Street.
Mainvest supports local small business ecosystems by allowing the community to invest directly into local small businesses while providing access to capital on friendly terms for entrepreneurs.
Tapped Public House, Mill Creek WATap into a new kind of investment
Small business crowdfunding was made legal in 2015 by the Regulation Crowdfunding model. This has empowered hundreds of entrepreneurs on Mainvest and brought thousands of investors impactful returns.
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Comfort Kitchen, Dorchester MAFlexible funding on fair terms from community supporters
Mainvest is making funding for small businesses more accessible by aligning incentives with community investors and empowering founders to set their own terms.
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We were able to start up from nothing really. It’s a difficult time to try to get a loan from banks. We were able to find a different way to fund our dreams. Without Mainvest, none of this would be possible. We put the ideas together based on our dreams and passions. The people that are our investors, folks stepped up big. We surpassed our target both times!
Tome Andrade, Owner
Cabo Vegan raised over $111,000 from community investors on Mainvest.
Backed by community.
For too long, small businesses have struggled to access capital while institutional capital has only benefitted a small proportion of entrepreneurs. We’re empowering small businesses to raise the capital they need from the communities that support them, enabling everyday investors to finally have a say in local economic development.
Eastern Market Brewing Company, Detroit MI
Backed by community.
For too long, small businesses have struggled to access capital while institutional capital has only benefitted a small proportion of entrepreneurs. We’re empowering small businesses to raise the capital they need from the communities that support them, enabling everyday investors to finally have a say in local economic development.
Let’s rebuild Main Street.
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Localize your portfolio and explore investment opportunities across communities and industries.
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Access funds on your own terms & fuel customer loyalty by accepting investment from local investors.
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