Start with Just $10: How Anyone Can Become an Impact Investor (Today on SuperCrowdHour)
A simple, practical guide to becoming an impact investor—starting today
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The video player at the top of today’s newsletter is your front-row seat.
In about an hour, at Noon ET/9:00 PT, I’ll be live on SuperCrowdHour to show you something I love about impact crowdfunding: you can start with as little as $10. Not someday. Not “when you’re rich.” Today. Impact Members can join the private VIP Q&A at 1 ET/9 PT.
And if you can watch live, great. If you can’t, no stress—the replay will be available right here in the same player after the broadcast ends.
The big idea: tiny investments are hard… which is why this is special
Most platforms set minimums around $100 because every investor adds real administrative cost—especially with loans that require many monthly payments. That math makes very small investments tough to offer at scale.
But a couple of platforms have made $10 investing possible anyway—making impact crowdfunding accessible to essentially anyone with a bank account.
Two places you can start with $10
In today’s session, I’ll walk through how $10 investing works on platforms that make it practical:
SMBX (Small Business Bond Exchange): debt offerings (term-loan style), with $10 minimums and a strong mix of community businesses.
Climatize: climate-focused project finance loans with $10 minimums, designed specifically for environmental impact opportunities.
How to pick an “impact-first” $10 opportunity
When you’re investing for impact, you can screen for the kind of change you want to support:
Diverse founders (SMBX has served many businesses led by diverse founders)
Local community benefit (support businesses close to home—or strengthen someone else’s community)
Clear mission (and with Climatize, every offering has an environmental impact angle)
Then—because it’s still investing—pair the impact lens with a quick “can they repay?” reality check.
Due diligence doesn’t have to be overwhelming
One of my favorite practical tips: start with the shortest summary documents first. A few pages can be plenty to feel comfortable putting $10 to work, and you can always go deeper (offering docs and SEC filings) when you’re ready.
The step-by-step path to your first $10 investment
In the webinar, I’ll show the basic flow:
Visit the platform and browse current offerings
Choose an offering aligned with your impact goals
Enter $10
Create your account and verify identity (standard “know your customer” steps)
Use a bank transfer if possible to avoid fees
That last point matters. A small fee can crush returns on a tiny investment—especially on shorter-term loans.
What it means to be an impact crowdfunding investor
Even a small investment moves the world—just a bit. But the real magic happens when you build consistency.
I’ll explain a simple approach from the book:
Invest the same amount monthly (whether $10, $100, or $1,000)
Focus on a timeline that lets repayments begin while you’re still investing
Reinvest the payments into new deals
Over time, your portfolio can become self-funding—a steady engine for ongoing impact
And yes—this can be part of building real financial security, too.
A quick reminder for Impact Members
If you’re an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd, (paying subscriber) remember: you’re entitled to free access to the VIP Q&A session immediately after the webinar.
Watch the main event with everyone else right here in the player, then join the private VIP Zoom using the access details at the very top of this email.
Join us
If you’ve been waiting for a perfect moment to start, this is it.
Open the player at the top of the newsletter today—and in one hour, let’s turn $10 into your first step as an impact investor.
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Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar
If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.
SuperCrowdHour, January 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “From $10 to Impact: How Anyone Can Become an Impact Investor.” Drawing on his experience as an investment banker, impact investor, and community-building leader, Devin will explain how everyday people can start investing small amounts to support mission-driven companies while pursuing financial returns. In this session, he’ll break down the basics of regulated investment crowdfunding, show how impact and profit can align, and share practical steps for identifying opportunities that create real-world change. As an added benefit, attendees can become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd for just $4.58 per month to receive an exclusive private Zoom meeting invitation with Devin, free tickets to paid SuperCrowd events, and the opportunity to directly support social entrepreneurs, community builders, and underrepresented founders.
SuperGreen Live, January 22–24, 2026, livestreaming globally. Organized by Green2Gold and The Super Crowd, Inc., this three-day event will spotlight the intersection of impact crowdfunding, sustainable innovation, and climate solutions. Featuring expert-led panels, interactive workshops, and live pitch sessions, SuperGreen Live brings together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and activists to explore how capital and climate action can work hand in hand. With global livestreaming, VIP networking opportunities, and exclusive content, this event will empower participants to turn bold ideas into real impact. Don’t miss your chance to join tens of thousands of changemakers at the largest virtual sustainability event of the year. Learn more about sponsoring the event here. Interested in speaking? Apply here. Support our work with a tax-deductible donation here.
SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on January 27th at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. Mark your calendar. We’ll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details.
Community Event Calendar
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Join C-AR Annual Reporting: Requirements, Deadlines, and Lessons Learned from the Field on January 14, 2026, an informative online webinar designed to help crowdfunding issuers and professionals clearly understand C-AR annual reporting requirements, key deadlines, and real-world insights to stay compliant and prepared.
Join UGLY TALK: Women Tech Founders in San Francisco on January 29, 2026, an energizing in-person gathering of 100 women founders focused on funding strategies and discovering SuperCrowd as a powerful alternative for raising capital.
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Lowering the barrier to $10 is genuinely gamechanging for accessibility. I remember when impact investing felt like something only HNWIs could participate in, but platforms like SMBX and Climatize are flipping that script. The self-funding portfolio concept is smart too, letting small monthly investemnts compound over time. This approach could actually democratize who gets to shape which missions recieve capital.