Lustro is an equity crowdfunding aggregator and research platform that provides a centralized investor relations portal for over 3,000 companies, enabling efficient communication and access to investment opportunities. The platform facilitates the creation of test-the-waters campaigns, allowing startups to gauge investor interest and streamline their fundraising efforts.
Funding
$830K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Startups raising capital through equity crowdfunding face challenges in managing investor relations and disseminating information efficiently. Investors, in turn, struggle to stay informed about their portfolio companies and access relevant documents across multiple platforms.
Solution
Lustro offers a centralized investor relations portal designed to streamline communication between startups and their investors in the equity crowdfunding space. The platform provides pre-built investor relations pages for companies, facilitating efficient information sharing, document access, and investor communication through a dedicated forum. Startups can utilize Lustro to create "test-the-waters" campaigns, gauging investor interest before launching a formal fundraising round. By aggregating investor relations information and providing tools for startups to engage with potential investors, Lustro aims to improve transparency and efficiency in the equity crowdfunding ecosystem.
Target Audience
Lustro primarily targets startups utilizing equity crowdfunding to raise capital and investors seeking opportunities in privately held companies.
Features
- Centralized investor relations portal with pre-built pages for equity crowdfunding companies
- Document repository for easy access to company filings, updates, and financial information
- Integrated communication forum for direct interaction between companies and investors
- "Test-the-waters" campaign creation tool to gauge investor interest prior to fundraising
- Tracking of potential investors interested in participating in live fundraising rounds
- Deal rating system (CrowdScore) based on user ratings and a proprietary algorithm
- Daily alerts for investors on new investment opportunities