What Crowdsurf does

Crowdsurf operates an SEC-registered crowdfunding investment platform (via Crowdsurf Funding Portal LLC, FINRA member CRD #324301) that enables investors to purchase shares in creator-specific holding companies in exchange for a 5–10% revenue share plus equity participation over fixed terms (typically 15 years), structured under Regulation Crowdfunding. The platform serves two primary segments: creator-entrepreneurs (including influencers, solo founders, and indie operators) seeking upfront non-dilutive-style capital without traditional debt, and individual investors—including accredited, retail, and high-net-worth backers—seeking exposure to early-stage human capital as an asset class. The platform's underlying architecture combines a web portal (crowdsurf.xyz), native iOS and Android applications, third-party broker-dealer rails (North Capital Private Securities / North Capital Investment Technology), and standard payment vehicles (ACH, Fedwire, credit card), with identity verification, KYC/AML, and escrow handled by established partners.

The company's revenue mechanics blend transaction-level facilitation fees on Regulation Crowdfunding offerings (typical raise size $50K–$250K, ceiling up to $5M) with a longer-tail revenue-share stream tied to creator income over multi-year terms. Pricing on the investor side is unit-based, with shares typically priced $50–$100. The go-to-market relies on organic social channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter/X), content marketing, and self-serve onboarding, with only two known offerings publicly surfaced (Nick Luciano at $140K active, Sean Hansen at $120K fulfilled). No disclosed institutional funding, headcount beyond 1–10 employees, or platform revenue figures are available, indicating a very early commercial stage.

Name

Crowdsurf

Legal name

Crowdsurf Markets, INC

Website

https://crowdsurf.xyz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Crowdsurf is an SEC-registered crowdfunding platform that lets investors buy shares in creator holding companies in exchange for a 5–10% revenue share and equity over 15-year terms, using Regulation Crowdfunding. It serves individual creators, solo founders, and retail-to-accredited investors seeking early exposure to human-capital upside.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crowdfunding Investment Platform

NAICS

Other Financial Vehicles (525990)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Creator Fundraising & Crowdfunding Platforms (Recurring/Project-Based) (MPACAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crowdfunding & Fan-Financing (MPADAAAN), Creator Tipping, Donations & Micro-Payments (MPACAFAB)

Keywords

• Crowdfunding platform
• Creator economy investment
• Regulation crowdfunding
• Individual investment
• Future income securities

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Investment Facilitation Fees: Platform facilitates investment transactions between investors and creators, earning fees from the structuring and processing of offerings. The company operates as a registered funding portal and earns revenue from facilitating crowdfunding investments.
2. Revenue Share from Creator Earnings: Creators offer a small percentage of their future income (typically 5-10%) over a set term (usually 15 years) in exchange for upfront capital. When the individual earns, a percentage of that income is shared with the legal entity, which distributes returns to investors. Crowdsurf takes a portion as platform revenue.
3. Subscription Funds Processing: All subscription funds are held by an escrow agent pending completion or termination of an offering. The platform processes electronic funds transfers through ACH, Fedwire, and credit card via North Capital partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Crowdsurf is an SEC-registered crowdfunding investment platform (operated by Crowdsurf Funding Portal LLC, FINRA member CRD #324301) that allows investors to back individual creators, entrepreneurs, and solo founders in exchange for a share of their future income (typically 5-10%) and equity over a fixed term (usually 15 years). The platform structures each offering as a Regulation Crowdfunding deal under Section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act, creating a holding company for each creator to which they assign future earnings, equity, IP, and other financial output, making individual human capital an investable asset.

Product overview

Crowdsurf is an SEC-registered crowdfunding investment platform (operated by Crowdsurf Funding Portal LLC, FINRA member CRD #324301) that enables investors to back individual creators, entrepreneurs, and solo founders in exchange for a share of their future revenue and equity. The core platform is accessible via crowdsurf.xyz and a mobile app ('Crowdsurf: Invest in Creators' on iOS and Android). The main offering consists of Regulation Crowdfunding investment opportunities where investors purchase shares in creator holding companies, typically receiving 5-10% of the creator's revenue plus equity in any ventures created during a 15-year term. The platform provides companion services including creator holding company structuring and investment projections modeling per offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crowdsurf Platform A web-based crowdfunding investment platform (crowdsurf.xyz) that enables investors to browse, evaluate, and invest in Regulation Crowdfunding offerings from individual creators, and allows creators to apply and structure their future-income investment deals. Handles investor onboarding, KYC/AML compliance, payment processing, and distribution of returns.
• Crowdsurf: Invest in Creators (Mobile App) Native mobile application available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store that provides on-the-go access to the investment platform, allowing users to browse creator offerings, review profiles and financial projections, and invest directly from a mobile device.

Quantifiable outcome

• Creators raise $50,000-$250,000 typically, with potential for $5,000,000+ for established creators
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• North Capital Private Securities (NCPS)coreTechnology or IntegrationNCPS is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and FINRA that processes electronic funds transfers for the platform. Investors authorize sharing of identity and bank account data with NCPS for payment processing. NCPS and NCIT are third-party beneficiaries to the EFT Agreement.
• North Capital Investment Technology (NCIT)coreTechnology or IntegrationNCIT processes electronic funds transfers alongside NCPS for the platform's payment functionality. Both partners handle transaction processing including ACH, Fedwire, and credit card payments.
• FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)coreOthersCrowdsurf Funding Portal LLC is a funding portal registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA. FINRA provides regulatory oversight and the platform's background can be checked on FINRA's Funding Portal page.
• SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)coreOthersThe platform operates as an SEC-registered funding portal facilitating Regulation Crowdfunding offerings under Title III of the JOBS Act. All offerings are structured to comply with SEC regulations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• StartEngine: StartEngine is an SEC-registered, FINRA-member crowdfunding platform running both Reg CF and Reg A+ offerings. It competes head-on with Crowdsurf as a funding portal but targets private companies, making Crowdsurf's individual-investment angle a meaningful differentiator.
• SeedInvest: SeedInvest is a FINRA-regulated, SEC-registered online venture investing platform with Reg CF and Reg D offerings. It uses the same regulatory framework as Crowdsurf and shares the same target audience of retail and accredited investors seeking early-stage private deals.
• Pipe: Pipe pioneered trading of recurring SaaS revenue as a financial asset, allowing companies to sell future revenue for upfront capital. The conceptual parallel to Crowdsurf is direct: both turn future revenue streams into tradable investable instruments. Pipe focuses on SaaS MRR; Crowdsurf on individual creator revenue.
• Masterworks: Masterworks fractionalized ownership of fine art as an investable asset class for retail investors under Reg A+. It is conceptually adjacent to Crowdsurf's "new asset class" thesis — making a traditionally non-investable category accessible — though it focuses on blue-chip art rather than individual human capital.
• Wefunder: Wefunder is one of the largest SEC-registered Reg CF funding portals, letting retail investors buy equity in startups. It is the closest direct competitor to Crowdsurf's funding-portal mechanics, though Wefunder focuses on company equity rather than individual human-capital offerings.
• Republic: Republic is an SEC-registered investment platform operating Republic Crowdfunding (a FINRA-regulated funding portal) and other offerings under Reg CF/Reg A+. It directly overlaps with Crowdsurf's marketplace listing model for private offerings, though it focuses on startups and crypto projects rather than individual creators.
• Karat Financial: Karat Financial provides creator-focused financing products (credit cards, revenue-backed financing) to YouTubers, TikTokers, and online creators. It directly competes for the same creator customer base Crowdsurf targets, though Karat offers debt-style capital rather than equity/revenue-share offerings.

Broad incumbents

• AngelList (now AngelList Venture): AngelList operates roll-up vehicles and syndicates that let investors back individuals and funds at the earliest stage. It shares Crowdsurf's investor-base thesis of retail/access to individual-led deals but operates as a broader venture platform rather than a Reg CF funding portal.
• Public.com: Public.com is a retail-focused investment platform offering stocks, ETFs, and alternative assets including a creator-focused product. It competes for the same individual-investor demographic Crowdsurf targets but offers a much broader range of asset types through a brokerage model rather than a dedicated funding portal.

Emerging players

• MainStreet: MainStreet provides creators and freelancers with tools to monetize and finance against future earnings, including tax credit and grant services. It overlaps with Crowdsurf's creator-finance mission but operates without a securities-offering structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crowdsurfxyz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@crowdsurfxyz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crowdsurfxyz
• Instagraminstagram.com/crowdsurfxyz

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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