Everything you need to know about FAME Investing — what we do, how our investment types work, and what to expect on your journey.
FAME — Financial Assets Mobilizing Everybody — is a SEC Regulation CF crowdfunding marketplace that connects everyday investors with local growing businesses seeking capital. We believe that local establishments contribute immensely to the economy and that investors should be enabled in helping their communities grow.
Investments come from real people in real communities — not faceless institutions. You decide which businesses deserve your support.
All offerings are conducted under SEC Regulation CF, providing a legal framework and investor protections for crowdfunding investments.
We exclusively serve local growing businesses — the backbone of the economy — giving them access to capital that was previously out of reach.
FAME offers two distinct investment structures. Each has its own mechanics, risk profile, and return potential.
Fixed-Income Investment
A Debt Note works like a loan. You lend money to a business and they repay you with fixed interest over a set period. Your return is predictable — you know upfront exactly how much you'll earn and when.
Performance-Linked Investment
Revenue-Based Sharing (RBS) ties your returns directly to the business's monthly revenue. Instead of a fixed payment, you receive a percentage of what the business earns each month — until you've hit your target return multiple.
On FAME, you invest directly into vetted local growing businesses — restaurants, retail shops, service providers, and more. These are real businesses operating in your community, not startups or speculation.
Businesses connect their financial accounts so you can see real revenue and performance data before committing.
We focus on businesses with operating history — not day-one startups. Proven track records reduce your risk.
These businesses are local. They have reputations to uphold and communities that rely on them.
Every campaign clearly states the investment type, interest rate or revenue share %, term length, and funding goal.
Exactly how FAME makes money — shown upfront on every transaction, with no hidden fees. Ever.
2%
Investors pay per investment
Added at checkout, itemized before you pay. Deposits, browsing, and holding are always free — and repayments reach you with no servicing cut.
$250
Businesses pay to onboard
One-time, at signup — covers screening and FAME's certification review of your business.
6.3%
Only if the raise succeeds
Taken from the total raised at close. No success, no fee — and nothing else, ever.
Full details and worked examples on the pricing page.
All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Growing-business investments are illiquid — you cannot easily sell your position. Only invest money you can afford to have tied up for the duration of the investment term. Diversification across multiple campaigns is strongly recommended.
Our Learning Center has full guides on debt notes and revenue sharing, a returns calculator, real case studies, and investor risk disclosures.