Invest In Business

Business is categorized as an organizational entity involved in commercial, industrial, or professional activities, aiming to generate profits from its operations

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Percent

Invest in private credit deals

78,000 visits/month 1,400 search keywords
Investments
$500

Investors can enter the private credit market via Percent with a minimum of $500, accessing a variety of asset-based securities and corporate loans.

Moderate Risk
3/5

Investing on Percent comes with inherent risks, despite efforts to minimize these through a proprietary risk framework for its own deals. The risk levels can vary across the platform, depending on whether Percent or a third party underwrites the deal.

Minimum Liquidity
1/5

Liquidity on Percent, as with many private credit platforms, varies by investment. Generally, these investments are less liquid than public stocks, tied to longer-term commitments without guaranteed immediate access to funds.

Moderate Return
13.41 %

As of February 1, 2024, Percent offers a 2.5% interest rate on idle cash in accounts and reports a historical weighted average APY of 13.41% on investments.

Short-term Investment
3+ months

Percent offers investment horizons starting at 3 months, accommodating short-term investment strategies.

Who can invest
United States

Percent accepts investments only from accredited investors in the U.S. with U.S. bank accounts, adhering to Reg D 506(c) exemption rules.

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EquityZen

Buy pre-IPO stock in private companies

148,000 visits/month 74,800 search keywords
Investments
$10,000

The minimum investment on EquityZen is $10,000, though this may vary by offering.

High Risk
4/5

Investing in private companies via EquityZen involves risks such as limited liquidity, market volatility, company performance uncertainties, regulatory changes, less available information, and potential lack of diversification, which could impact investment returns.

Minimum Liquidity
1/5

EquityZen offers liquidity for vested shares only. It does not provide liquidity for unvested shares, unvested RSUs, or options directly.

Not Predictable Return
N/P

Unlike public market investments, private investments carry higher risks and unpredictability. Consequently, it's challenging to define a standard return rate for EquityZen investments.

Long-term Investment
2-5 years

Typically, companies on EquityZen have received late-stage funding, suggesting an expected investment horizon of 2-5 years, but outcomes can vary widely.

Who can invest
United States

Only accredited investors can invest in EquityZen's offerings.

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FranShares

Invest in franchises

12,000 visits/month 800 search keywords
Investments
$500

The minimum investment in FranShares is $500, funded through ACH or wire transfer.

High Risk
4/5

Investing in FranShares involves risks such as market volatility, economic changes, and franchise-specific challenges. Despite efforts to mitigate risks, there's no guarantee of returns, and FranShares' financial health could impact investments.

Minimum Liquidity
1/5

While liquidity isn't guaranteed, the platform is developing a secondary market for potential future liquidity opportunities.

Moderate Return
20 %

FranShares' TNT Franchise Fund Inc., with 55 locations across major U.S. metros, historically generates returns of 20 to 28% EBITDA per location after 16-18 months.

Long-term Investment
5-15 years

Income portfolios target a 10-15 year hold; growth funds aim for a 5-7 year period before selling.

Who can invest
International

FranShares welcomes both accredited and non-accredited investors, focusing mainly on opportunities for non-accredited individuals. The platform also accepts international investors from many countries, depending on the specifics of each offering.

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