How do I invest in startups?
Most people invest in startups directly (buying into a single company), through SPVs, or as a Limited Partner in a venture fund. Each path has different access requirements, time horizons, and risks. This page is informational only.
Informational only. This page is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. Any investment opportunity, if available, would be made only through appropriate private offering materials and subject to investor qualification, legal review, and applicable requirements.
The major paths
Direct investing means buying into a company's round. SPVs aggregate investors into a single deal. LP investing means committing capital to a fund whose manager picks the companies.
What to expect
Startup investing is illiquid and high-risk. The capital can be locked for years. Most early-stage companies fail or return less than invested.
Qualification
Many private offerings are restricted to qualified investors under applicable law. Always confirm requirements with appropriate counsel.
When to use this
- You have capital you can afford to leave illiquid for years.
- You are comparing fund LP commitments against direct investing.
What to avoid
- Treating early-stage investing like public-market investing.
- Acting on social-media tips without primary diligence.