Kingscrowd Podcast
Kingscrowd Podcast is your go-to weekly show for all things online private markets. Hosted by serial investor and Kingscrowd VP of Product Brian Belley and retail private markets insider Scott Kitun, the show features the latest news, analysis, and insights from the fast-growing world of equity crowdfunding and retail private equity — with expert commentary from Kingscrowd analysts Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau and Teddy Lyons.
Episodes
What actually happened to exits and failures in investment crowdfunding—and how should investors react? In this episode, Brian Belley and Scott Kitun unpack Kingscrowd's latest dataset (650+ recorded outcomes through Q4-to-date 2025). We cover how 2023’s spike in shutdowns/bankruptcies cooled in 2024–2025, why exit volumes remain muted, and the macro and operator realities behind both (rates, liquidity, AI-enabled efficiency, conso...
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This week on the kingscrowd podcast, Brian Belley and Scott Kitun break down Robinhood’s proposed NYSE-traded venture fund—how it differs from interval funds, why it could trade at a premium/discount to NAV, and what this might unlock (or disrupt) for retail investors. Then, Teddy Lyons joins to cover an acquisition update: Healthcare Originals (HCO) acquiring Imago Rehab, what the combo...
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This week, Brian Belley and Scott Kitun go rapid-fire on the biggest shifts bringing private markets to retail — and preview investment crowdfunding week (ICW25), a four-day virtual event from Kingscrowd (Sept 29–Oct 2).
In this episode:
Republic’s SpaceX “Mirror” token (506(c), accredited only) and the broader tokenization push
Nasdaq’s filing to enable tokenized securities trading
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This week’s Kingscrowd podcast spotlights Investment Crowdfunding Week (Sept 29–Oct 2)—a multi-day, retail-first event where founders meet capital and investors meet opportunity. Brian Belley and Scott Kitun preview sessions on today’s evolving paths to the public markets (Reg A, mini-IPOs, tokenized securities, and the late-stage access retail increasingly wants), noting the timely backdrop of broader market conversations about pr...
This week on the Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons break down where equity crowdfunding dollars are flowing across the U.S. by city and state over the past 18 months. Expect familiar hubs like Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, but also surprises like Las Vegas and Denver/Boulder.
Teddy then reviews Foment Bio, a biotech startup developing non-viral gene therapies targeting heart and kidn...
The latest Kingscrowd Podcast dives into three major developments for private market investors. The team dissects Boxabl’s $3.5B SPAC deal and the implications for different classes of crowdfunding shareholders. They explore pending House bills that could expand accredited investor qualifications beyond wealth thresholds, opening up new opportunities for informed retail investors. And they unpack the sweeping impact of President Tr...
In this week's Kingscrowd Podcast, Scott Kitun takes over as host, joined by Kingscrowd's Brian Belley, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons, for an engaging conversation about an emerging trend: investing directly in individuals—such as YouTube creators and professional athletes. The team dives into platforms like Gigastar, CrowdSurf, and Finlete, examining how these companies let retail investors back individuals based on futu...
On this week's Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley and Senior Investment Associate Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau discuss Substack's recent Series C funding at a $1.1 billion valuation—what it means for retail investors who participated in their 2023 Wefunder round. Later, they break down Kingscrowd’s H1 2025 Crowdfunding Industry Report, highlighting key investment trends, the resurgence of Reg A+ raises, and the industries leading the charg...
On this week's Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley and Scott Kitun dive into SoFi's latest announcement offering private market opportunities like Fundrise and ARK Invest to everyday retail investors. Later, Senior Investment Associate Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau joins to discuss Gigastar, an innovative platform allowing retail investors to back YouTube creators through revenue-sharing tokens. They explore Gigastar's explosive crowdfunding...
This week's Kingscrowd Podcast discusses the rise of tokenized equities and Republic's new Mirror Tokens. Brian, Scott, and Teddy break down the opportunities and hidden risks for retail investors looking to access big-name private companies through tokens, and debate whether this innovation is truly beneficial or a risky bet.
In this week's Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian, Scott, Léa, and Teddy explore unexpected investor risks in crowdfunding, sharing real stories of IPOs and acquisitions that didn’t go as planned for investors. Plus, the team analyzes why some pre-revenue startups get high valuations—and what it means for your investments.
This week on the Kingscrowd Podcast, the team shares highlights from the recent Atlanta Startup Showcase, featuring pitches from high-potential companies like Doc2Doc Lending, RISE Robotics, Healthcare Originals, and Vegetable + Butcher. Plus, Léa reveals fresh data on platform switching among repeat crowdfunding issuers—uncovering why startups move between major equity crowdfunding platforms and what this means for investors.
In this week's episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley, Scott Kitun, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons cover: Key takeaways from the SEC's newly released Reg CF crowdfunding report and what data is missing. The realities and implications of asset sales as an exit strategy for startups, using Hello Woofy as a recent example. A detailed deal review of Siren Biotechnology, a groundbreaking startup leveraging gene therapy...
In this week’s Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons explore down rounds—funding rounds at reduced valuations—and their impact on investors. While commonly viewed negatively, down rounds can offer strategic investment opportunities when understood in context. They examine real-world examples, including Elemental Health, to explain how investors should approach these scenarios.
Next, the team revie...
On the latest episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast, host Brian Belley teams up with Senior Investment Associates Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau and Teddy Lyons, along with industry expert Scott Kitun, to explore startup valuations and learn lessons from a recently failed startup.
Segment 1: Revenue Multiples by Industry (2025 Update)
The Kingscrowd team examines the latest data on revenue multiples, offering a comprehensive breakdown a...
On this week’s episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast, host Brian Belley is joined by senior investment associates Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau and Teddy Lyons for a three-segment deep dive:
Segment 1: Rating Equity Crowdfunding Platforms
Kingscrowd's Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau presents fresh data on how major equity crowdfunding platforms—including Republic, StartEngine, Wefunder, and niche players like Honeycomb—score based on Kingscrow...
In this episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast, host Brian Belley is joined by industry insider and The Scott Show host Scott Kitun to discuss the fundamental shift in venture capital as traditional "venture factory" models collapse. Hear insights from Scott’s conversation with Sam Lessin (founder of Slow Ventures) about the rise of "Zombie Unicorns," why IPO pathways are stalled, and how the new "Regatta Model" might redefine early-sta...
On this special episode of the Kingscrowd Podcast, we're joined by Gerry Hays, founder and CEO of Doriot. Gerry shares the vision behind Venture Staking, a new model designed to revolutionize early-stage investing by allowing investors to secure future investment rights at minimal upfront costs. Later, Kingscrowd’s Senior Investment Associate Teddy Lyons breaks down the latest healthcare and pharma trends in Regulation Crowdfunding...
This special Kingscrowd Podcast episode features founder & CEO Chris Lustrino discussing Kingscrowd’s strategic acquisition of CrowdCheck. Learn how combining CrowdCheck’s industry-leading regulatory expertise with Kingscrowd’s data-driven advisory platform creates a groundbreaking solution for startup founders navigating Regulation CF and Regulation A raises. Chris also shares insights into the vision behind Kingscrowd’s growth an...
In this week's Kingscrowd Podcast, Brian Belley shares exclusive insights straight from the SEC’s recent Small Business Forum. Get the inside track on potential regulatory shifts—including higher Reg CF and Reg A+ funding caps—and what these changes mean for private investors and startup founders. Plus, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau and Teddy Lyons dive into how recent tariff uncertainty is impacting US climate tech startups and reshapin...
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