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A regulated crowdfunding portal opened startup investing to everyday Americans and earned fees when offerings closed.
30+ companies closed raises · 5% of amount raised at close plus 2% of company shares offered
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DreamFunded was a San Francisco crowdfunding portal founded by Manny Fernandez and launched in fall 2014. It let everyday Americans invest in private companies, including non-accredited investors after the platform received approval as a registered funding portal. Fernandez said investors could start at a low amount, while the video’s live example showed a $500 minimum for one offering. Companies posted a target, a minimum close amount, and a Form C disclosure; the platform refunded investors if an offering failed to reach its minimum. Fernandez said he personally vetted deals, drawing on experience with TiE Angels and the JOBS Act rules. More than 30 companies had closed raises, and he reported over $35 million in total capital raised through the platform, including both accredited and non-accredited investors. DreamFunded charged 5% upon closing, with a further 2% offered by the company. The interview describes a business where regulatory authorization, trust, and deal access mattered at least as much as software.
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Join the Unicorn Club — $5/moCancel anytime, in one clickData credibility: Manny Fernandez reported the total capital raised and number of closed companies in an interview. The host confirmed the $35 million figure verbally, but no filings or audited platform records were cited; this is founder-reported traction, not verified revenue. The $35 million is capital raised through the platform, not DreamFunded sales. The interview describes a 5% closing fee and an additional 2% offered by the company.