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 pre-IPO access.
The team also dives into Watrfall, the Ron Perlman-backed, fan-driven film production platform now raising on Republic. They compare models across entertainment deals (project rev-share vs. platform equity), highlighting what savvy investors should examine—team pedigree, rights/recoupment waterfalls, distribution, and audience—and place Waterfall alongside trends such as investing in creators (e.g., Gigastar), athletes (Finley), and even teams. Expect more personalized, community-funded content—and plenty of questions about what makes a media deal investable.