PEINVEST
These platforms are selected specifically for individual retail investors. They offer lower minimum investments ($5K-$50K), accept individual accredited investors, and provide user-friendly experiences. Institutional-only platforms and QIB-restricted platforms are excluded.
Fastest-growing pre-IPO platform with live order book, Hiive50 index, and 2,000+ companies including top AI firms.
Min. Investment
$25K
Seller Fee
3%
Founded
2021
Rating
Pioneer pre-IPO platform with $10K minimums, 400+ companies, and SPV investment structure.
Min. Investment
$10K
Seller Fee
5%
Founded
2013
Rating
Leading digital securities platform for tokenization, issuance, and trading with major institutional partnerships.
Min. Investment
$5K
Seller Fee
N/A
Founded
2017
Rating
Blockchain-based securities platform offering tokenized assets with enhanced settlement efficiency.
Min. Investment
$5K
Seller Fee
N/A
Founded
2014
Rating
Education-focused pre-IPO platform combining investment access with learning resources and community.
Min. Investment
$10K
Seller Fee
N/A
Founded
2020
Rating
Issuer-friendly platform giving companies control over secondary share activity. Launched 2023.
Min. Investment
$25K
Seller Fee
N/A
Founded
2023
Rating
Carta's integrated marketplace using cap table data for direct pre-IPO transactions.
Min. Investment
$25K
Seller Fee
N/A
Founded
2019
Rating
Stock option exercise financing platform helping employees retain equity while giving investors pre-IPO exposure.
Min. Investment
$10K
Seller Fee
N/A
Founded
2018
Rating
Equity planning and option financing platform for startup employees with full-scope wealth management.
Min. Investment
$10K
Seller Fee
N/A
Founded
2017
Rating
Disclaimer: Rankings are based on our editorial analysis and research. We may receive compensation from featured platforms. This is not investment advice. Always conduct your own due diligence before investing.
Retail investors are individual accredited investors who meet income ($200K+) or net worth ($1M+) requirements but invest smaller amounts ($5K-$100K) compared to institutional investors ($1M+). These platforms are designed for individuals rather than funds or institutions.
Platforms like Nasdaq Private Market (QIB-only) and large secondary fund managers (Coller Capital, HarbourVest) serve institutional investors exclusively with $1M-$10M minimums. This list only includes platforms accessible to individual accredited investors.
Start with platforms offering $5K-$10K minimums (EquityZen at $10K, tZERO at $5K, Securitize at $5K). As you gain experience and confidence, you can explore platforms with $25K minimums like Hiive which offers broader company selection.
These platforms are selected specifically for individual retail investors. They offer lower minimum investments ($5K-$50K), accept individual accredited investors, and provide user-friendly experiences. Institutional-only platforms and QIB-restricted platforms are excluded.
Platforms in this list are evaluated across 6 key dimensions: minimum investment, individual investor access, fee competitiveness, user experience, company selection, regulatory compliance. We reviewed 9 platforms for this ranking, focusing on those that best serve individual accredited investors with modest capital.
Rankings are updated regularly to reflect changes in platform offerings and market conditions. While we may receive compensation from some featured platforms, this never influences our editorial rankings.