We’re incredibly proud to announce that NVSTly has won the Gold Stevie® Award for Tech Startup of the Year – Services in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®! Winners were officially revealed on April 24th, and this recognition is a powerful validation of the innovation, impact, and passion our team continues to deliver every day.

More than 250 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s Stevie Award winners.

We were honored among a competitive field of over 3,600 nominations from organizations across nearly every industry. NVSTly was recognized for redefining social investing with a first-of-its-kind platform that empowers traders to track, share, and automatically broadcast trades and buy/sell alerts across nearly every financial market—including stocks, options, forex, and crypto—with futures support coming soon.

> The Stevie judges praised NVSTly for “creating an ecosystem that blends brokerage integration, real-time trade tracking, and community engagement into one seamless experience,” and noted that “NVSTly’s social investing model is paving the way for a new generation of retail traders.”

This award comes at a time of major momentum for us:

:star: 4.9-star rating on the iOS App Store :star: 5.0-star rating on Google Play :star: 4.9-star rating on Product Hunt :star: 5.0-star rating on Disboard for our 51,000+ strong Discord trading community :star: 4.98-star rating on Top.gg — making our trading bot the highest-rated and only one of its kind in the finance category

And it’s not our first recognition. NVSTly has previously earned:

:trophy: Fintech Product of the Week on Product Hunt (2023 & 2024) :trophy: People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Benzinga Fintech Awards

We’re still just getting started. Our mobile and web platform is used by over 10,000 traders, and our brokerage integrations now include Webull, with Moomoo support launching in the coming days and Schwab integration already underway. These integrations allow traders to automate buy/sell alerts directly to their NVSTly followers and across Discord and supported social platforms.

> “Winning a Gold Stevie is an incredible milestone that reflects the hard work of our team and the unwavering support of our community,” said Rich Watson, CEO of NVSTly. “We’ve always believed that trading should be transparent, collaborative, and empowering—and this recognition confirms we’re building something truly impactful.”

More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Startup of the Year, Executive of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and App of the Year, among others. NVSTly was nominated in the Tech Startup of the Year – Services category for financial technology startups.

We’ll be officially celebrated at the 2025 Stevie Awards gala in New York City on June 10, but today, we’re celebrating with the traders, creators, investors, and builders who have believed in our mission from day one. (It's still undecided if anyone representing NVSTly will attend the award event to be presented or award.)

Thank you for being part of this journey. We’re just getting started.

On June 10th, 2025, four members of the NVSTly team traveled to New York City to attend the 2025 American Business Awards® ceremony, held at the iconic Marriott Marquis in Times Square. It was an unforgettable night as we accepted the Gold Stevie® Award for Tech Startup of the Year—this time, in person.

Meow (left), rich (center), MartyOooit (right)

Representing NVSTly at the event were:

• Rich, CEO & Founder
• Meow, CTO, Lead Developer, & Co-Founder
• MartyOooit, Investor
• Noob, Market Analyst (not shown in photos)

MartyOooit (left), rich (center), Meow (right)

While we shared the exciting news back in April when the winners were announced, being there in person alongside other winners—including eBay, AT&T, T-Mobile, HP Inc., and Fidelity Investments—made the achievement feel even more surreal. To be honored alongside billion-dollar industry leaders was a proud and humbling moment for our startup and a huge milestone in NVSTly’s journey.

🎤 Team Interview at the Event

During the event, our team was interviewed about the win. When asked:
> “What does winning a Stevie Award mean for your organization?”
> “How will winning a Stevie Award help your organization?”

Here’s what we had to say:
📺 Watch the video

A Big Win for Retail Traders

NVSTly was awarded Gold for Tech Startup of the Year in recognition of our work building a powerful, free social investing platform that empowers retail traders with transparency, analytics, and community-driven tools.

Unlike traditional finance platforms, NVSTly gives users the ability to:

• Share and track trades in real time
• Follow and receive alerts from top traders
• Compete on global leaderboards
• Access deep stats like win rate, average return, and more

Whether you're a beginner or experienced trader, NVSTly gives you the insights and tools typically reserved for hedge funds—but in a free, social format built for the modern investor.

Continued Recognition and Momentum

This award adds to a growing list of recognition for NVSTly:

• 🏆 People’s Choice Winner at the 2024 Benzinga Fintech Awards
• 🔁 Nominated again for Best Social Investing Product in the 2025 Benzinga Fintech Awards
• 🌟 Team members JustCoreGames and Lunaster are nominated for Employee of the Year (Information Technology – Social Media) in the 2025 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence

We’re beyond proud of what our small but mighty team has accomplished—and we’re just getting started. 🚀

Thanks to the Stevie Awards for an incredible night in New York, and to our community of 50,000+ traders who’ve helped shape NVSTly into what it is today.
This win is yours, too.

Stay tuned—more big things are coming.

— Team NVSTly

The event brought together some of the most respected names in tech, finance, and business.

What Is Webull? Features, Pros & Cons + NVSTly Integration

If you’ve spent any time in trading communities, you’ve probably heard of [Webull](https://nvstly.com/ref/webull "Sign up with Webull & get 20 free stocks"). It’s more than just another brokerage app—it’s one of the most popular platforms for retail traders looking for powerful tools without the high fees. But what makes Webull stand out? And how does NVSTly take its capabilities even further?

Let’s break it down.

What Is Webull?

Webull is a commission-free trading app that lets users trade stocks, ETFs, options, and crypto from their phones or desktop. Since launching in 2017, it’s become a favorite for retail traders thanks to its real-time data, sleek interface, and pro-level features—all at no cost.

Unlike Robinhood, which caters more to beginners, Webull appeals to active traders who want more control and deeper insights without needing to pay for expensive software.

What Can You Do on Webull?

Webull’s features include:

• Commission-free trading (stocks, ETFs, options, crypto)
• Extended trading hours (pre-market & after-hours)
• Fractional shares — invest in pieces of expensive stocks
• Paper trading — test strategies without real money
• Advanced charting tools with indicators
• Level 2 market data (subscription)
• Custom alerts & watchlists
• In-app community feed

Why Retail Traders Prefer Webull

✅ Advanced Tools, Clean Interface

Webull delivers a pro-grade experience with intuitive design—ideal for active traders.

✅ Free Options Trading

Zero commissions and no contract fees make it great for options traders.

✅ No Minimums

Start trading with any amount—no minimum deposit required.

✅ Fractional Shares

Invest with as little as $5 in high-priced stocks like Tesla or Amazon.

✅ Paper Trading

Practice and test strategies in a risk-free environment.

✅ Cross-Platform Support

Robust apps on both desktop and mobile for seamless access.

Webull Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

• $0 commissions on stocks, options, ETFs, crypto
• Fractional shares
• Paper trading
• Extended hours trading
• Real-time data & alerts
• Sleek interface

⚠️ Cons

• No mutual funds
• High crypto spreads
• Slight learning curve for beginners

How NVSTly Supercharges Your Webull Experience

Webull is powerful—but paired with NVSTly, it becomes next-level.

NVSTly is a fast-growing social trading app where you can auto-track, share, and analyze your trades. With seamless Webull integration, your trades sync automatically—no screenshots or spreadsheets.

🔗 Connect in Seconds

In NVSTly’s Brokerages & Exchanges settings, scan the QR code with your Webull app. Done—your accounts are linked.

💡 What You Can Do with NVSTly + Webull

• Auto-track trades — Skip the manual logging
• Real-time sharing — Followers see trades as they happen
• Performance dashboards — Win rate, average return, etc.
• Trade signal automation — Help followers act faster
• Daily/Weekly recaps — Visual summaries of your trades
• One-click social sharing — Post trades to Discord or social

Whether you’re trading solo or in a group, NVSTly makes it easy to share your journey, learn from others, and level up.

Final Thoughts

Webull is a standout broker for retail traders with zero commissions and advanced tools. When combined with NVSTly, you unlock a smarter workflow—automating how trades are tracked, shared, and analyzed so you can focus on execution.

➡️ Sign in to NVSTly, go to Brokerages & Exchanges, and scan the QR code with your Webull app to connect instantly.

Available on web, iOS, Android, and integrated with Discord via our bot.