According to Crowdfund Capital Advisors, Regulation Crowdfunding (which became effective on May 16, 2016) has been working to help small businesses raise money. “Over $49M from more than 44,150 investors has been transferred from crowdfunding portal escrow accounts to startups and small businesses around the country in 56 industries.” California alone has had 96 funded companies. Here you’ll see maps showing month-by-month crowdfunding activities across the country.