If you’re looking for startups to invest in, here’s Benzinga’s list of the top startup investments for February 2022.
XR Casino
XR Casino is a Metaverse-ready technology company with a patent-pending solution for casinos and sports betting companies to compete in the growing online gambling market.
The company is bringing its cross-technology platform to the world of online gambling by delivering the casino floor to virtually any smartphone, mixed reality device or VR headset through an immersive extended reality experience.
The Company: XR Casino was one of the first technology enterprises to specialize in cross-technology Extended Reality (XR) gaming, gambling solutions and XR game development for the iGaming and sports betting industries.
To create unique gaming experiences and high-value services, the startup combines AI, blockchain, AR, MR and VR technology. XR Casino’s patent-pending technology allows players to choose from solo and multiplayer games, private game rooms and public game rooms to create their own exclusive experience. Players can then bet on their favorite games, such as roulette, blackjack, slot machines and sports betting.
Investment Highlights: XR Casino recently announced that BOTS, Inc. (OTC:BTZI) became their first strategic corporate investor. BOTS is launching a Las Vegas-themed Metaverse, Vegas.mv that will feature XR Casino games and services.
The global market for online gambling is expected to grow by nearly 80% over the next 3 years to over $150 billion. This means any company in the casino and sports betting industry that wants to stay relevant will need to adopt technologies like XR Casino’s platform.
The offering has a minimum investment of $149.80 and is available for startup funding on StartEngine.
View XR Casino’s Offering Page
Kleiner Device Labs
With its innovative technology, Kleiner Device Labs has considerably improved the first-time success rate of spinal surgeries with its suite of surgical devices protected by 23 patents.
The Company: Dr. Jeff Kleiner’s ground-breaking technology might save billions of dollars in follow-up surgeries. So far, the system has seen a 92% chance of lucrative spinal fusion in comparison to other treatments that have a 75% chance of successful rehabilitation.
The alternative procedure can become the new standard in spinal surgery, being an accessible and more affordable approach for the 266 million people diagnosed with degenerative spine disease each year.
Investment Highlights: The KG1, Kleiner Device Labs’ product, has already received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Class II approval and is now available in the United States and other countries.
The startup has developed another tool, KG2, that can help surgeons deliver more bone grafting material than traditional spinal procedures. These two systems can increase surgeries’ success rate and make them faster, more affordable, simpler and safer.
The offering has a minimum investment of $437.50 through the Equifund private market investment platform
Visit The Kleiner Device Labs Offering Page
Fanbase
Fanbase is a free and monetized social network that enables users to profit from their content through subscriptions and a virtual currency in the form of the Love coin called LOVE. The platform makes content in media as diverse as photo, video, audio chat, live events, tales and long-form media available for anyone.
The Company: The innovative and unique social media frontier plans to put revenue at the forefront of its platform for the benefit of all users. Users can generate steady monthly cash from their audience while increasing genuine user interaction among their most engaged followers.
Fanbase members can publish photos and videos, build audio rooms and natively stream live content on the site to communicate with their audiences in various ways. Fanbase users can also like and love content, with ‘like’ signifying free engagement and ‘love’ representing a half-penny tip to the user. Users can also purchase Love packs from the platform’s subscription store.
Investment Highlights: The developers conducted their first creator conference in Atlanta, Georgia, in July 2021, offering equity stock options to 23 creators who have contributed significantly to the growth and amplifying other social media platforms. Without spending money on marketing, the startup achieved a 1,000% increase in user growth in 2021 alone.
Fanbase raised over $3.4 million in a previous crowdfunding campaign and has surpassed $1.5 million through its current offering.
The Fanbase startup offering requires a minimum investment of $249.69 from investors who want to fund this campaign on StartEngine.
Choosing Startups to Invest In
With the increasing popularity of equity crowdfunding, there are now thousands of startup investment opportunities available. While there are several great opportunities available, there are also many that have too much risk for the potential reward.
An individual investor should conduct thorough due diligence on a startup or small business before making an investment decision. Some things to consider include:
What stage is the company in? Are they already operating and generating revenue, or just in the idea stage? It’s important to remember that early stage startups may offer the greatest potential return, but are also the highest risk.
Has the company raised money previously? Funding from a notable angel investor or venture capital firm in a series A round may be a good indication that the company is a promising startup.
What regulation is the company using for its crowdfunding campaign? While many great companies start off raising capital through Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), these offerings don’t have to be qualified by the SEC or follow the same disclosure and reporting requirements as many Regulation A offerings. This is also the case with Regulation D offerings, which require you to be an accredited investor by meeting certain net worth, income or securities licensing requirements.Startup investing has the potential to produce high returns, but is also one of the riskier types of investments available. Be sure to check out Benzinga’s Startup Crowdfunding Hub for resources, guides and reviews to give yourself the best chance of success on your path to become a venture capitalist.
Arrived Homes allows retail investors to buy shares of individual rental properties for as little as $100. Arrived Homes acquires properties in some of the fastest-growing rental markets in the country, then sells shares to individual investors who simply collect passive income while waiting for the property to appreciate in value over 5 to 7 years. When the time is right, Arrived Homes sells the property so investors can cash in on the equity they’ve gained over time. Offerings are available to non-accredited investors. Sign up for an account on Arrived Homes to browse available properties and add real estate to your portfolio today.
Source: https://www.benzinga.com/money/top-startups-to-invest-in/
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