<p>Yes it is possible, though I highly doubt that you would be able to invest in a coinbase round without being an accredited investor with lots of experience in the bitcoin space. That's not because of legal requirements, it's just where they're at in their business. As a general rule though, anyone can invest in a startup if they're able to convince the existing controlling shareholders to allow it. </p>

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Loourr
<p>Check these out:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://bitli.st/" rel="nofollow">http://bitli.st/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://btcjam.com/" rel="nofollow">https://btcjam.com/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bitlendingclub.com" rel="nofollow">http://bitlendingclub.com</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Main thing to keep in mind: it's good to diversify since there is no regulations that are really effective if a project crash. So, small amounts, in many different investments, less chances to lose big.</p>

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2015-01-21T01:39:50.457Z
I don't think you're really diversifying if you're investing it all in Bitcoin-related companies.
Nick ODell
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Mutaras
<p>If you want to invest in the whole Bitcoin ecosystem, it's best to just invest in Bitcoin itself. This would essentially let you invest in the success of all Bitcoin companies, due to the limited supply of Bitcoin.</p>

<p>There are some companies that put their shares up in open marketplaces like <a href="https://www.havelockinvestments.com/" rel="nofollow">Havelock</a>. This would allow you to invest in some companies specifically.</p>

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ThePiachu
<p>Is it possible to invest in a bitcoin startup/company without being an accredited investor?
Say for example I would like to invest in coinbase.com, is this possible?</p>

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How to invest in a bitcoin startup
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# How to invest in a bitcoin startup

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-01-20)

Is it possible to invest in a bitcoin startup/company without being an accredited investor?
Say for example I would like to invest in coinbase.com, is this possible?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2015-01-20. Score: 1

Yes it is possible, though I highly doubt that you would be able to invest in a coinbase round without being an accredited investor with lots of experience in the bitcoin space. That's not because of legal requirements, it's just where they're at in their business. As a general rule though, anyone can invest in a startup if they're able to convince the existing controlling shareholders to allow it.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2015-01-20. Score: 0

Check these out:

* <http://bitli.st/>
* <https://btcjam.com/>
* <http://bitlendingclub.com>

Main thing to keep in mind: it's good to diversify since there is no regulations that are really effective if a project crash. So, small amounts, in many different investments, less chances to lose big.

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: I don't think you're really diversifying if you're investing it all in Bitcoin-related companies.  

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### Answer by username_4 on 2015-01-20. Score: 0

If you want to invest in the whole Bitcoin ecosystem, it's best to just invest in Bitcoin itself. This would essentially let you invest in the success of all Bitcoin companies, due to the limited supply of Bitcoin.

There are some companies that put their shares up in open marketplaces like [Havelock](https://www.havelockinvestments.com/). This would allow you to invest in some companies specifically.


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