Why the $30 Trillion Alternatives Forecast Is Marketing, Not Math
    Market Analysis

    Why the $30 Trillion Alternatives Forecast Is Marketing, Not Math

    BlackRock owns Preqin, the source of the '$30T by 2030' alternatives forecast, while PE fundraising hits a 7-year low. Here's the math they're not showing you.

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    StartEngine Review 2026: Is This Equity Crowdfunding Platform Worth It?
    Capital Raising

    StartEngine Review 2026: Is This Equity Crowdfunding Platform Worth It?

    According to Crowdfund Insider's January 2025 report , StartEngine raised $143 million across 243 offerings in 2024, securing 24% of the U.S. Reg CF market — second only to Wefunder. The platform cros

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··6 min read
    Wefunder Review 2026: The Equity Crowdfunding Numbers They Don't Advertise
    Capital Raising

    Wefunder Review 2026: The Equity Crowdfunding Numbers They Don't Advertise

    Wefunder is the largest equity crowdfunding platform in the United States. It has raised $983 million across 2,200-plus startups and claims roughly 33 percent of all Regulation Crowdfunding capital. A

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··6 min read
    Regulation CF vs. Regulation A+: The Crowdfunding Rules That Determine Your Access
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Regulation CF vs. Regulation A+: The Crowdfunding Rules That Determine Your Access

    TL;DR: Two federal exemptions let companies raise money from retail investors without a full SEC registration. Regulation CF caps raises at $5M per year . Regulation A+ goes up to $75M. Knowing whi...

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    Regulation Crowdfunding in 2026: What the $5M Cap Really Means for Retail Investors
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Regulation Crowdfunding in 2026: What the $5M Cap Really Means for Retail Investors

    TL;DR 60% of all attempted Reg CF offerings raised zero dollars in proceeds. Total confirmed proceeds from 2016–2024: ~$1.3 billion across 8,492 offerings. The $5M annual cap is binding for almost...

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··12 min read