Alternative Investment Platforms

Best for: Beginning real estate investors and non-accredited individuals seeking diversified alternative investments with low minimum entry points and flexible account structures

Best for: Accredited or qualified investors seeking exposure to private equity and venture capital with lower minimums than traditional funds, who value transparency, digital access, and periodic liquidity options through secondary markets

Best for: Experienced, high net worth investors seeking to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds into alternative investments like real estate, private equity, cryptocurrency, and other non-traditional assets within a retirement account structure.

Best for: Accredited investors seeking diversified alternative asset exposure with moderate to high risk tolerance; non-accredited investors interested in passive alternative income through the Prism Fund

Best for: Self-directed investors seeking to diversify retirement portfolios with alternative assets including cryptocurrency, real estate, and private equity. Best suited for investors already comfortable with alternative investment analysis and those needing low-cost custody solutions.

Best for: Accredited and non-accredited investors seeking diversified commercial real estate exposure with low minimum investments and regular income distributions, balanced with illiquidity and moderate risk tolerance.

Best for: Accredited investors seeking exposure to agricultural assets with favorable fee structures; those willing to accept illiquidity for mission-aligned farmland investing; investors comfortable with alternative asset classes outside traditional securities markets

Best for: Patient, risk-tolerant investors with 7+ year time horizons who want access to early-stage startup equity investments without accreditation requirements. Best suited for diversified portfolios where investors can afford to lose their capital on individual positions.

Best for: Real estate investors seeking turnkey rental properties with professional management and due diligence; accredited investors seeking passive real estate exposure through Roofstock One; investors with capital to finance properties or make large down payments

Best for: Impact-focused investors seeking exposure to sustainable agriculture with moderate liquidity needs and modest capital ($100+). Best suited for those comfortable with 4-6 year project commitments or seeking shorter-term bridge financing options. Ideal for investors who value environmental/regenerative farming practices and want retail access to agricultural lending.

Best for: Homeowners seeking alternative to traditional HELOCs/home equity loans; investors wanting real estate exposure with lower minimums ($100); individuals seeking diversified home equity portfolio across multiple cities

Best for: Accredited and non-accredited investors seeking exposure to early-stage startups, real estate, gaming, and crypto with high risk tolerance and long-term investment horizons

Best for: Accredited and non-accredited investors comfortable with high-risk, illiquid early-stage venture investments seeking portfolio diversification with low minimum commitments and access to pre-IPO opportunities

Best for: Accredited and sophisticated investors seeking alternative investments in music royalty assets with adequate capital ($10,000+) and tolerance for complexity; artists looking to monetize future royalty streams

Best for: Accredited investors seeking long-term wine and spirits exposure with professional management and low entry costs; diversification from traditional markets; investors comfortable with illiquid 3-7 year commitments

Best for: Real estate investors seeking to defer capital gains taxes through 1031 exchanges, particularly those in higher tax brackets with commercial real estate to dispose of, who want a turnkey solution to meet strict IRS timelines.

Best for: Retail and non-accredited investors interested in early-stage startup equity crowdfunding with moderate investment amounts; investors seeking secondary market liquidity in private shares; those comfortable with high-risk, speculative venture investments

Best for: Small investors and beginners seeking real estate exposure with minimal capital, those who want automation through round-up investing, and investors comfortable with illiquid assets

Best for: Non-accredited investors seeking hands-off rental property ownership in selected Sun Belt states who have sufficient capital ($45K+) and can tolerate illiquid, long-term real estate investments with 6-8% expected cash-on-cash returns.

Best for: Retail investors interested in sports memorabilia collectibles seeking fractional ownership with lower minimums and potential secondary trading; alternative asset diversification for smaller portfolios.

Best for: Long-term accredited and non-accredited investors seeking real estate exposure with at least 5-7 years of capital they can commit, who understand illiquidity risks and want access to multifamily properties without being wealthy institutional investors

Best for: NOT RECOMMENDED - Platform is defunct as of February 2023. Previously suited for accredited/partial-accredited investors seeking passive real estate debt exposure with monthly income and lower minimums.