Want To Invest Like A Shark? Retail Investors Have An Opportunity To Get In Early On These Promising Startups

Every week, millions of viewers watch “Shark Tank” and dream of the opportunity to invest — and win big — in early-stage companies. While you may never have the opportunity to join the Sharks in an investment round, it doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. Investment opportunities are everywhere. You just need to know where to look.

‘Shark Tank’ Success Stories

Episode after episode, the Sharks make deals in hopes of adding to their portfolios of income-generating companies. Some investments pay off immediately, while others fall flat sooner rather than later. That’s the nature of investing. 

But as an investor, you want to take cues from the most successful investments from the show. 

Everlywell, an at-home health testing company, made major strides after Shark Lori Greiner made a $1 million investment at a $20 million valuation in November 2017. Five years later, after acquiring PWNHealth and Home Access Health Corp., the company reached a valuation of $2.9 billion. 

Greiner isn’t the only one to hit it big. Shark Mark Cuban seems to rack up one win after another. He snagged 25% of Dude Products Inc. for $300,000 in 2015. Today, the company is worth an estimated $300 million. 

Historically, opportunities like these have been reserved for venture capital firms and high-net-worth angel investors. But that’s no longer the case because of equity crowdfunding. 

Where’s The Action?

There’s no shortage of investment opportunities, but some startups naturally stand out from the crowd. RAD AI is a perfect example.

RAD is the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) marketing platform built to understand emotion. With a 92% accuracy rating, it can effectively and efficiently translate “marketing gibberish” by using historical data to detect the best form of language needed to communicate with the intended audience. 

Thanks to customers including Accenture, Condé Nast and Dignity Health, RAD has a $2.2 million revenue run rate and 310% annual revenue growth. 

Click here to become an early investor in RAD AI

StartEngine, an online platform for investing in and buying shares of startups and early-stage companies, also fits the “Shark Tank” mold. Shark Kevin O’Leary invested in StartEngine and is a strategic adviser to the company. 

To date, StartEngine has raised five rounds exclusively through crowdfunding. In total, the company has raised $65 million from more than 37,000 investors. 

Click here to invest in StartEngine

Both of these startups check the boxes for what the Sharks say they look for in a company. This includes a committed founder or executive team, long-term potential, early-stage revenue, and an engaging product/service. 

The opportunity to invest in startups has never been greater. You no longer have to be a Shark to get your feet wet. 

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