DealMaker

Join our CMO Jon Stidd for a powerhouse conversation with three of cleantech’s most innovative leaders: 🔋 Teague Egan ⚡, CEO of EnergyX ($88M+ raised) 🌎 Harmen van Kamp, CEO of GACW (Global Air Cylinder Wheels) ($6.7M raised) ♻️ Manuel Rendon, CEO of Timeplast INC. ($5.7M raised) These trailblazers are tapping into massive, engaged communities—from lithium and Tesla fans to sustainability evangelists—to fuel their growth. 📅 February 20th | Live Webinar What you’ll take away: ✅ The power of passionate investors in cleantech ✅ How to raise millions directly from your audience ✅ Actionable strategies to scale with community capital Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best. Secure your spot now. ⬇️ https://hubs.la/Q035yk0t0 #Cleantech #CapitalRaising #Founders #DealMaker

2025 is already shaping up to be a big year for DealMaker. This month’s newsletter includes conclusive proof from KingsCrowd that DealMaker leads the online capital-raising industry, outperforming all other platforms over the past 18 months. Plus, we’re diving into key insights from top founders and upcoming events you won’t want to miss. Check it out here.

This morning we kicked off the Cleantech Forum with a powerhouse discussion on trends, disruptions, and the road ahead. At DealMaker, we’re proud to power the capital raises that fuel these innovators with the growth capital they need to continue making an impact 🌎 The insightful talks were led by Richard Youngman, Tim Latimer, and Meghan Bader, unpacking what’s next for the sector. Ready to dive deeper into how cleantech innovators are securing the capital they need to drive change? Register for our upcoming webinar on Thursday, February 20th: https://hubs.la/Q034ppw90

Your fans are your secret weapon. Ready to turn them into owners? The brands you admire—like EnergyX, Maverick Brands US, and Kingscrowd—aren’t just raising millions online. They’re redefining capital-raising by transforming passionate supporters into loyal stakeholders. Want to know how? Join us for a webinar on January 30th and uncover the strategies driving successful online raises, including EnergyX’s record-breaking $75M round. 🗓 RSVP now: https://hubs.la/Q033nRkj0 #OnlineCapitalRaising #DirectToInvestor #DealMaker #RetailCapital

Raising from retail investors is about so much more than just capital—just ask Teague Egan ⚡, founder and CEO of EnergyX. He’ll tell you that direct-to-investor capital is transformational. Here’s what made it such a game-changer for him: • It let him set his own #valuation. This is a HUGE value-add for any company, but especially one that’s raising its first #equity round. • It provided critical market validation. A handful of VCs said no to Teague’s terms—but 40,000 retail investors said yes. • It gave EnergyX a new way to plug in to the massive (and passionate) cleantech/EV community. What it really boils down to is keeping founders at the center of their own business—their vision, their community, and their terms. #DealMaker #EnergyX #CapitalRaising #Cleantech #RetailCapital

“We’re going to see the exemption limits go up from $75 million to $150 million… we see the snowball just rolling now in terms of retail access to alts.” Direct-to-investor capital is entering a new era of growth. Key regulatory takeaways from Rebecca Kacaba’s Bloomberg interview: • A new bill is expected to raise Reg A’s annual maximum from $75M to $150M this year—making it much more viable for companies with greater capital needs • FIT 21 will add much-needed regulatory clarity to the crypto ecosystem, sparking a wave of fresh interest • Strong investor protections are already built into the framework of the JOBS Act—and those protections aren’t going anywhere. The regulatory landscape is evolving to embrace retail investing at scale. Which sectors will see the biggest impact as these shifts unlock more opportunity? #RetailCapital #Bloomberg #DealMaker #FinTech

Need to raise capital? Join us on January 30th to learn how to turn your supporters into shareholders using direct-to-investor capital. That's exactly what EnergyX did when they raised $75M last year - 100% online and on their terms. RSVP now!

When you're building a company, maintaining control matters. When Teague Egan ⚡ first started raising capital for EnergyX, the deal terms he was offered by VCs—lower valuations, board seats, and control demands—didn’t align with his vision for the future. That’s why he turned to direct-to-investor capital—which turned out to be “a godsend” for the business, giving Teague the funding he needed to scale without giving up control. Key takeaways: • Retail investors empower founders to grow on their terms • Engaging retail investors early can fuel momentum while preserving ownership • Direct-to-investor capital isn’t just an alternative—it’s a strategic advantage for entrepreneurs #DirectToInvestorCapital #DealMaker #RaiseCapital #RetailInvestors

"Access to capital is a challenge. It's very difficult to get VC investment. It actually funds a very small part of the ecosystem." Direct-to-investor capital is a powerful growth engine for startups. Here's a quick clip from our CEO, Rebecca Kacaba that she shared live on Bloomberg with Catherine Wood. Key highlights: • Retail investors want to be active participants in the brands they love • Companies like Monogram Technologies are leveraging retail raises to generate an engaged waitlist for their products • As businesses expand their online presence, retail investors help to push them even further This transformation is changing how companies access capital and engage users. Which innovative companies will follow Monogram's lead? #RetailCapital #Bloomberg #DealMaker #RaiseCapital

Don’t miss our CEO Rebecca Kacaba on tomorrow’s LIVE Do Good To Lead Well Podcast with Craig Dowden, Ph.D.