The VC fund for everyone
Shape the future by investing in the asset class that empowers world changing founders and companies. Download the Sweater app, and add venture capital to your portfolio.
We believe the VC community can shape the future, and the right to shape the future belongs to everyone.
Why Venture Capital?
Diversify with confidence
$620B+
Raised globally by Venture Capital in 2021.
517
Startups reached "unicorn" valuations in 2021.
Co-invest with leading VCs including:
How Sweater Works
We're a VC fund that pools the capital of Sweater Members and invests it into emerging technology and product companies poised for growth—companies you’ll see in your daily life or at work.
• Safe & Secure
• $500 minimum
• 24/7 Customer Support
• Expertly crafted portfolio
Venture Investing Simplified
The Sweater app opens the door for everyone—accredited or not—to the most exclusive asset class out there. Just choose an up-front investment that works for you, and we take it from there.
Grow your position
Sweater allows automated ongoing contributions, giving you flexibility in how you choose to grow your portfolio. Investing in VC requires a patient mindset, so think of us as a way to diversify your long-term strategy with private equity.
Venture 101
Our team of experts and venture analysts discover, vet and invest into high-potential startups. Spend more time learning, engaging, and managing your investment subscription right from your fingertips.
Your own investment team
Our team of experts and venture analysts discover, vet and invest into high-potential startups. Spend more time learning, engaging, and managing your investment subscription right from your fingertips.
See our portfolio companies
True Footage
Faster, Fairer, Better Appraisals
Stonks
A VC fund managed by Stonks, focused on investing in the best startups from YCombinator Summer 2022
Shappi
Shappi’s marketplace allows for faster and more reliable delivery of U.S. products to Latin American consumers.
Curate Capital
A venture capital fund for accelerating the success of companies by women for women
Nomadica
The brand bringing millennials and gen z back to wine.
IQBAR
IQBAR is a “brain + body” nutrition company, with a product line centering on low-carb, plant protein bars packed with brain nutrients
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Invest in world changing ideas
We believe that all founders deserve the opportunity to build their vision. That's why it's our vision to build a thriving venture community that creates opportunities for founders from all backgrounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a venture capital fund?
Yup! Well, sort of…Similar to a VC firm, Sweater pools investor money to invest into high-growth startups. Our SEC designation allows us to accept investment contributions from non-accredited investors (regular folks). Other than that, we invest into the same high-growth companies as our more exclusive contemporaries. We’re the VC fund for everyday investors.
How is this different from equity crowdfunding?
We’re in a completely different league. Equity crowdfunding platforms raise money for individual startup ventures, and we are forming a registered investment fund that invests in many startups. Equity crowdfunding operates under RegCF and RegA+ exemptions, which don’t allow you to pool money into a fund. Sweater doesn’t have that restriction. Sweater’s professionally-managed fund pools investor money to invest into private, venture-backed companies on your behalf.With Sweater, you can invest into the highest potential companies in the world at the click of a button.
Can I invest if I'm outside the United States?
At this time, Sweater cannot accept contributions from individuals or entities based outside the United States of America. It is our objective to open this up on a country-by-country basis as soon as possible.
How liquid is my investment?
Traditional venture funds keep you locked into the fund for ten years or longer. We’re not about that, but we do believe in a long-term mindset. Like your IRA or 401(k), you should look at your investment in Sweater’s fund from a long-term perspective.And when you do need to withdraw some or all of your investment, you can redeem a portion or all of your investment during one of our periodic windows. This is subject to a cap as outlined in the fund prospectus, so you may not be able to extract your entire requested amount in any given window—it is based on demand.
