Tryvest | Frequently Asked Questions

How is my equity being held?

In a Crowd SAFE. A Crowd SAFE is the same as a SAFE — except it has multiple investors in it and has different conversion terms. A SAFE is a sample agreement for future equity. This means that you (the investor) give entrepreneurs money right away and receive equity later if certain events occur. In a Crowd SAFE, those “certain events” are an acquisition or IPO. When a company is acquired or goes public, you have the option to either receive your investment cash back or to have your cash converted into equity in the company. If you choose to convert your investment into equity, that equity will either be sold immediately in the case of an acquisition or can be held onto if the company is going public.

How is Tryvest different from other crowdfunding platforms?

We believe in a community owned future. A future in which consumers can build ownership in companies just by being loyal to them. Tryvest allows consumers to make small investments in their favorite brands and companies just by purchasing products. We don’t require you to spend $250 or more to make private investments—you can invest as much or as little as you want just by being a customer.

Are companies on Tryvest vetted?

Yes. Our team only allows companies that we believe in to be on our platform. However, that does not mean you shouldn’t do your own research. Investing in early-stage private companies is very risky, and you should be prepared to lose all of your money.

When will I get paid?

Are companies on Tryvest vetted?

No one knows. And you might not ever get paid out. The moments when you would get paid out are at liquidity events. Liquidity events are things like IPOs and acquisitions. If the company fails, you will lose all of your money.