Recent market data shows "crowdfunding investing" is gaining traction among tech startups, with Q3 2024 raising over $1.2B globally via equity crowdfunding platforms. Analysts project a 15% YoY growth as more retail investors seek high-growth opportunities outside traditional stock channels. In a post on X earlier this year, he laid out steps individuals could take to brace for a recession — and pointed to the power of one income-generating asset. (5) Investment crowdfunding was meant to be an accessible, transparent way to support innovation. But when companies ghost their backers, the relationship starts to look less like an investment and more like a donation. Analysts tracking IPO pipelines report that 12% of companies entering public markets in 2024 originated from "crowdfunding investing", demonstrating a viable pathway from seed funding to retail stock offering.