EquityZen vs MicroVentures

EquityZen is a legit platform to invest in private equity. How does it compare to MicroVentures? Read our comparison chart below.

	EquityZen	MicroVentures

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	Benefits and Features
Investment Types	Single-Company Funds Multi-Company Funds Direct Share Acquisitions	Equity crowdfunding Early and late stage private market investments
Accredited Investor Requirements	Accredited Investor Status	Non-accredited investors can invest through Regulation Crowdfunding offerings; Accredited investor status required for Regulation D investment opportunities
Company Requirement	Over $50 million in VC funding from top quartile firms Series C or later With the objective of finding investments that may exit in the next 2-5 years	Regulation Crowdfunding and Regulation D 506 primary offerings: seed stage companies and early-stage companies Regulation D 506 secondary offerings: late-stage companies companies or startups that need at least $150,000 to $1,000,000 in capital
Minimum Investment	$10,000 Direct Share Acquisition: at least $150,000	$100 for Regulation Crowdfunding offerings; $3,000 for Regulation D offerings
Upfront Fee	3%-5%	5%
Carry Fee	10%-15%	10%
Minimum Transaction Size	$175,000	Not disclosed
Crowdfunding Platform	No	Yes
Secondary Marketplace	Yes	Yes
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Pros & Cons	Pros: Potential high returns Access to private company stocks Cons: High risk Accredited investors only
Bottom Line	Legit platform to invest in private equity... Read full review
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