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RealCrowd

AcquiredYC S13

Portland, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 9 employees · 9 known investors

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RealCrowd operates a marketplace providing individual investors with access to private equity and real estate investment opportunities, typically reserved for institutional investors. The platform offers direct investment options in operating companies and real estate deals with transparent reporting and co-investment from the sponsoring firm.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S13)

RealCrowd was founded in 2013 by Adam Hooper and Andy Norborg.

AHAdam Hooper
Adam HooperFounder/CEO2013–2023Adam Hooper co-founded and led RealCrowd (Y Combinator S13) and previously served as Vice President at a $7 billion private equity firm in Dallas. He now leads investor relations and fundraising for a real estate company managing over 2,000 units of affordable housing.
ANAndy Norborg
Andy NorborgCTO
JC
JD ConleyCTO2012–2017
RR
Roman Rosario

Board

JD
John D. ConleyBoard director

Investors · 9

ZenStone Venture Capitallisted by ZenStone Venture CapitalSan Jose
Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Athena AdvisorsreportedLondon

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BEENEXTreportedSingapore

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DCVC (Data Collective)reportedPalo Alto · $5M – $25M

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Great Oaks Venture CapitalreportedNew York · $50K – $500K

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Initialized CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M

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WefunderreportedSan Francisco

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.7M disclosed across 1 round · 2014

▶$1.7MraisedMay 2015 · 15 investors · Other
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam HooperExecutive Officer, Director
  • John D. ConleyDirector
  • Andrew NorborgExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$1.7M
First sale
Feb 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through RealCrowd went on to found or lead other companies.

Robby WalkerDirectorFounded Zenter +1Haowen ShiOS Performance InternFounded Mach9Nick ShellySoftware Engineering InternFounded Apero Health

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corporate structure
RealCrowd, Inc.

In the news

RealCrowd (YC S13) Rides The Crowdfunding Wave For Real Estate Investmentstechcrunch.com · Jul 2013

Frequently asked questions

What does RealCrowd do?
RealCrowd operates a marketplace providing individual investors with access to private equity and real estate investment opportunities, typically reserved for institutional investors. The platform offers direct investment options in operating companies and real estate deals with transparent reporting and co-investment from the sponsoring firm.
Who founded RealCrowd?
RealCrowd was founded by Adam Hooper, Andy Norborg in 2013.
Who are RealCrowd's investors?
RealCrowd's investors include Y Combinator, ZenStone Venture Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Athena Advisors, BEENEXT, DCVC (Data Collective), Great Oaks Venture Capital, Initialized Capital and 1 more.
How much funding has RealCrowd raised?
RealCrowd has disclosed $1.7M raised across 1 round.
Where is RealCrowd headquartered?
RealCrowd is headquartered in Portland, US.