CircleUp (www.circleup.com) is the investment marketplace for early-stage consumer product and retail companies. Our platform uses a tremendous amount of data and machine learning to curate our marketplace with strong deals, which are then reviewed by our team of private equity professionals. We provide accredited investors free access, expanding participating in private markets and opening up an asset class that's been historically difficult reach, but with strong returns. For retail and consumer product entrepreneurs, we offer an efficient way to access a network of sophisticated investors, as well as strategic industry, distribution and brand partners. read more