The CCLEAR CrowdFinance 50 Index tracks daily online capital-raising activities of private U.S. companies, focusing on the top 50 offerings by capital commitments. Updated every day, this index reflects the financial interest in private issuers who meet specific selection criteria and are listed on Crowdfund Capital Advisors’ data platform, CCLEAR.

Overview and Methodology

With a robust dataset encompassing over 9,100 securities offerings, the CCLEAR CrowdFinance 50 Index provides insights into the capital flows of the top-performing private companies in real time. Since its base year in FY2019, the index has served as a unique barometer of private investment activity, representing a collective market value of approximately $92 billion.

This index stands apart by ranking companies based on daily capital commitments, providing an objective and transparent view of the most sought-after investment opportunities across diverse industries and regions. Unlike indices focusing solely on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the CCLEAR CrowdFinance 50 includes issuers of all types, offering a comprehensive picture of the capital-raising landscape.

Gauging Economic Sentiment and Investment Trends

Tracking investor sentiment across diverse sectors, the CCLEAR CrowdFinance 50 Index has evolved as a reliable indicator of broader economic trends. Its dynamic response to economic events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent market recovery, showcases shifts in investor confidence and capital flow resilience.

For example, in the post-2020 period, the index reflected robust investor activity, rising sharply from an average of 127.2 to over 700 at its peak, reflecting a substantial 215% increase in interest and confidence in the recovery of private U.S. companies. More recently, amid inflationary pressures, the index demonstrated fluctuations as capital commitments responded to the evolving economic landscape, underscoring the broader impact of inflation on investment trends.

Real-Time Data from 80+ Platforms

With over 80 active crowdfunding platforms and broker-dealers tracked, CCLEAR aggregates real-time data from all relevant securities-based crowdfunding platforms. This provides a continuously updated view of top fundraising activities, revealing valuable insights into investor priorities, capital flows, and economic sentiment.

The CCLEAR CrowdFinance 50 Index not only informs investors but also helps economists and policy-makers gauge real-time economic health. For information about companies and their rankings, please contact yvan@cclear.ai.