I've backed a couple of backerkit projects recently and just got an email from them asking to invest through a sort of crowdfunding investment platform

I've read through the faq and they're pretty up front about it being risky, but I really like the platform (much better than kickstarter) and I think they've got a shot, so I might throw $500 or something at them

better than crypto at least lol

I mostly invest through vanguard and their returns have been infuriatingly low for the past.... decade, despite the amount of volatility I've accepted on the account

Oh I hope it turns out!