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answered.

Join for free to start getting notifications of planet-friendly crowdfunding opportunities you can invest in. Members receive email alerts of inspiring startups doing crowdfundings on regulated portals. Read our guide on how to invest in sustainable startups for a complete step-by-step walkthrough. No fees, no pressure — ever.

No. Investments are made on the crowdfund portal — we give you that link in every email. Once you receive an announcement, go to the regulated crowdfund portal to view details of the company offering and make your investment there. No transactions take place on our site.

No — we are neither. Planet Positive Investing does not give financial advice. We simply notify members about exciting crowdfund offerings published on regulated crowdfund portals. All investment decisions are entirely your own.

Yes — 100% free to join and stay a member. We do not charge members any fees, ever. We receive fees from companies for announcing their crowdfunds to members, which we use for operating costs. You never pay us anything.

Planet Positive Investing is currently open to US residents only, due to international investment laws governing equity crowdfunding. If you're based in the United States, you're welcome to join for free.

Most equity crowdfund offerings allow you to invest starting at $100. This makes it possible for everyday people — not just wealthy investors — to back startups they believe in.

Equity crowdfunding lets everyday people invest small amounts into early-stage startups in exchange for equity (ownership shares). It's legal for anyone in the US to participate, thanks to Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) laws. The startups raise money on regulated portals like Wefunder or StartEngine.

Returns typically come through an exit event — such as the startup being acquired, going public (IPO), or a secondary sale. This can take several years. Equity crowdfunding is a long-term investment strategy, not a quick return. Each company's offering page will outline their exit strategy.

The companies we feature raise on regulated US crowdfund portals, primarily:

• Wefunder — wefunder.com
• StartEngine — startengine.com
• Republic — republic.com

Each platform is SEC-registered and handles all compliance, payment processing, and investor documentation.

All companies PPI announces will be early-stage, raising money on a regulated crowdfund portal where it is legal for anyone to invest. We look for:

• A defined exit strategy and smart use of funds
• Traction or a compelling, credible idea
• A reasonable valuation, with bonus shares for early investors
• Minimum investment of $100 or less

Every company must operate in a planet-positive space — climate, energy, health tech and plant-based.

Yes. Our team personally reviews every opportunity before sharing it with members. We only send alerts for companies we genuinely believe have both mission alignment and a credible chance at returns. We never email just to email.

There's no fixed schedule — we email when there's something genuinely worth your attention. Quality over quantity. You won't hear from us constantly, but when you do, it's because our team believes it's worth a look.

Yes — investing in young companies is risky. Many startups fail, and you could lose your entire investment. Conventional wisdom suggests diversifying into ten or more startups each year with a similar amount to manage this risk.

We receive fees from companies for announcing their crowdfunds to our members. We use these funds for email and hosting services, ads for member growth, and other operating costs.

Yes. Startup investing carries significant risk, including the total loss of your investment. Only invest money you can afford to lose. This is why diversification across multiple companies is generally recommended by financial experts. Never invest your emergency fund or money you need short-term.

Yes. All portals we link to (Wefunder, StartEngine, Republic) are registered with the SEC and operate under Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) or Regulation A+ rules. These regulations require companies to disclose financials, business plans, and use of funds — giving investors real information before they commit.