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A better way
to invest

aVenture unlocks access to world changing startups with a diversified portfolio strategy that has historically outperformed stocks.

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Investing built for a better future

Long-term performance of venture capital compared to U.S. stocks

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Sources: S&P 500 Index (TR); Cambridge Associates US Venture Capital Index, One Quarter Horizon Pooled Return through Q2 2020. The S&P 500 Index performance includes the impact of reinvested dividends by illustrating its total return. The Cambridge Associates US Venture Capital Index is net of fees, expenses, and carried interest. All investing involves risk, and an index cannot be invested in directly. Past performance does not ensure future results.

Venture Capital has historically provided greater investment returns than stocks

Over the past 30 years, venture capital funds have earned approximately 300% more than the U.S. (public) stock market. Alongside its greater volatility, venture capital has proven to provide greater returns over the long-run.

$10,000 invested in an average venture capital fund would have grown to $775,000 over the last 30 years, compared to only $226,000 for an investment mirroring the S&P 500.

Venture capital has frequently outperformed U.S. public stock markets

Over longer periods, venture capital as an asset class has continued to outperform the U.S. and other major stock markets, making it a strong candidate for inclusion in a diversified stock and bond portfolio.

Annual returns of venture capital vs U.S. stocks

S&P 500 Index

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11.84%
1Yr
VC  11.84%
S&P  2.49%
12.19%
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3Yr
VC  14.57%
S&P  12.19%
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5Yr
VC  10.67%
S&P  10.08%
12.46%
13.77%
10Yr
VC  13.77%
S&P  12.46%
9.42%
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25Yr
VC 13.73%
S&P  9.42%
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Sources: S&P 500 Index (TR); Cambridge Associates US Venture Capital Index, One Quarter Horizon Pooled Return through Q2 2020. The S&P 500 Index performance includes the impact of reinvested dividends by illustrating its total return. The Cambridge Associates US Venture Capital Index is net of fees, expenses, and carried interest. All investing involves risk, and an index cannot be invested in directly. Past performance does not ensure future results.

Why invest with aVenture?

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Diversification

Invest across multiple industries, company sizes, locations, and more to reduce investment uncertainty. aVenture provides access to multiple funds with differing strategies and allocations, making it easier to diversify.

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Liquidity

Venture capital and startup investing is illiquid. aVenture provides access to funds that maintain liquidity for some investors to perform withdrawals periodically, making investing accessible to all investors.

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All in one place

aVenture provides investors with access to all of their venture investment funds on a single platform, where you can conduct your research, perform transactions, view your entire allocation, and more all in one place.

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Frequently asked questions

When will aVenture be available?

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The platform is available by invitation only prior to its launch, which is expected to occur in early 2023. You can join our waitlist for early access and updates about our upcoming launch above.

How do I get started?

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  • Sign-up for our waitlist and provide additional information about your background as an investor.

  • Those who join the waitlist will receive early access prior to our public launch, and can expect updates and a later invitation to access the platform.

What does it mean to be an accredited investor?

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Accredited investors are individuals that comply with one of the following criteria:
  • An individual making more than $200,000 per year for two consecutive years ($300,000 for a married couple),

  • Those with a net worth greater than $1,000,000, not including their primary residence, or

  • Hold a Series 7, 65 or 82 securities license (FINRA/SEC CRD)

Do you have to be an accredited investor to invest on aVenture?

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No, aVenture was designed to give everyone access to venture investments. Certain investments on the platform will be accessible only to accredited investors, but other investments will be available to the public.

Do I have to be a US resident to invest?

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Yes. International expansion is a part of our roadmap, but for now we can only accept investments from US-based investors.

We're currently considering expansion to other countries. If you'd like to add a vote for your country, vote on our product request page!

How do you pick investment opportunities that are available on aVenture?

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Funds on the aVenture platform are managed by a third party, professional fund manager. We've built a rigorous methodology for vetting and monitoring the portfolio management process and performance of fund managers available on aVenture, and we're committed to maintaining an open platform that puts investors interests first.

How is aVenture different from other investment platforms?

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aVenture was built to solve three primary problems:

  • Making venture capital investments available to the general public

  • Providing the ability to make ongoing contributions and periodic withdrawals (instead of contributions only at a fund's inception, and withdrawals only near its maturity)

  • Providing improved diversification when investing in startups by enabling investors to access many startups in one fund, and to access skilled managers across many sectors, stages, and geographies, all in one platform

Additionally, aVenture supports individual investors by:

  • Enabling clients of financial advisors to add venture capital to their existing portfolios, and using the advisors existing technology systems

  • Enabling fund managers to offer their venture capital and angel investment funds on an ongoing basis, and with liquidity for investors, on our platform

Will I be able to make additional investments and withdrawals?

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Yes, aVenture is designed specifically to make it possible to make ongoing investments and periodic withdrawals from venture capital funds. Investors will be able to make one-time contributions at anytime, withdrawal requests periodically throughout the year at predefined intervals, and systematic investments that occur automatically.

Withdrawal/redemption requests are made possible by:

  • Each fund maintains a portion of its assets in cash equivalents

  • One-time and systematic contributions by other investors

  • Proceeds from portfolio holding sales and exits

The combination of these sources is expected to provide for withdrawal requests over time. However, given the underlying illiquidity of venture capital investments, no assurance can be made that all withdrawal requests will be able to be honored at a particular interval, especially during periods of market duress.

Nonetheless, all redemption requests are treated equally, and in the event that withdrawal requests in a particular period exceed total available cash and contributions for the period, than a pro-rata adjustment is made to all withdrawal requests equally, to provide partial liquidity to all. This is one of the many reasons venture capital should be considered a complement to, and not a replacement for other asset classes (e.g., public stocks, bonds, and most importantly, keeping sufficient cash reserves available). Investors in aVenture funds must declare they have maintained a minimum level of cash reserves outside their aVenture investment holdings for emergency needs and day-to-day liquidity.

How are my funds kept secure?

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The safety of the platform comes from a few perspectives, including:

Technology: We use bank-level security and encrypt the transmission of information using secure socket layer technology (SSL), including using secure cloud partners for all sensitive data. Our cloud partners include Amazon Web Services and the Google Cloud Platform for key elements of our platform. These technologies, procedures, and other measures are used to ensure that your data is safe and secure.

Policies: aVenture has a code of ethics and established policies in place that ensure all investors are treated equally. This impacts matters including the calculation and valuation of private companies owned inside aVenture funds, ensuring all investors in a fund have equal access to liquidity when making a withdrawal, along with each fund's requirements for maintaining a certain amount of liquidity for withdrawal requests.

Your assets: Each client of aVenture has their funds held in separate legal custody, and aVenture is not an owner of client funds. This ensures the obligations of aVenture are not co-mingled with client funds. aVenture creditors have no legal rights to client funds held on the platform. This is the single most important step an investor can take to ensure the safety of their assets when investing.

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