The Houston-based company, founded in 2014, aims to build vibrant communities across America by allowing thriving local businesses to raise capital from the general public. NextSeed carefully vets each investment and conducts due diligence on businesses and its principals, providing hassle-free investment opportunities for individuals and the necessary capital for business development. The FinTech startup operates a community-driven financial investment platform that utilizes the latest legal, financial, and technology innovations. NextSeed is the first SEC-registered Funding Portal and closed the first-ever Regulation Crowdfunding securities offering in the US under the JOBS Act of 2012.