This article explains the basics of investing in Mode Mobile, including when shares are issued, how to track your investment, selling shares, risks, and dividends.
Contact Information
Email: invest@modemobile.com
Phone: 1-844-300-MODE
Receiving Shares
Share Issuance: Shares (also called book entries) are issued by Transfer Online, our transfer agent, about one month after the Company accepts your investment.
Proof of Investment: After completing your investment, you will receive an executed subscription agreement that confirms your investment.
Bonus Shares
Issuance: Bonus shares are issued about one month after the Company accepts your investment.
Visibility: Bonus shares appear in both your Transfer Online account and your Mode Investor Club account.
Note: Bonus shares do not appear in DealMaker, and small timing discrepancies may occur while calculations are finalized.
Tracking Your Investment
DealMaker Investor Portal: Displays your investment details.
Fees for Investment
Payment Methods: There are no additional fees for paying with a credit card compared to ACH.
Selling Shares and Liquidity
Early-Stage Investment: Mode Mobile is a private company, and its shares are not publicly traded.
Liquidity Events: You may only sell your shares if the company:
Gets acquired by another company, or
Goes public (IPO).
Timeline: These events could take 3–5 years or longer, and they are not guaranteed.
Dividends
Status: There are no current plans to pay dividends to investors.
Investment Risks and Considerations
Risk Level: Startups are inherently risky. You may lose your entire investment.
Illiquidity: Shares cannot be easily sold; investments typically take 5–7 years to reach an exit event, if ever.
Tax Implications: Consult your accountant or tax advisor; Mode Mobile does not provide tax advice.
Why Invest in Startups?
Equity Crowdfunding: Unlike Kickstarter, equity crowdfunding allows you to buy ownership in a company.
Goal: Support early-stage companies you believe in, while participating in potential long-term growth.