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Best for: Beginning real estate investors and non-accredited individuals seeking diversified alternative investments with low minimum entry points and flexible account structures
Min:$10·Liquidity:semi-liquid
Partially Open
Real EstateVenture+1
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.
Min:N/A·Liquidity:illiquid
Partially Open
Real EstatePrivate Equity+3
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
Min:$2.5K·Liquidity:illiquid
Partially Open
Real EstateArt+3
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.
Min:$10·Liquidity:illiquid
Partially Open
Real EstateFarmland+6
Best for: Accredited investors seeking higher yields through private credit exposure with relatively low minimums ($500), who can tolerate illiquid investments and understand default risks associated with lending to middle-market companies
Min:$500·Liquidity:illiquid
Accredited Only
Private Credit
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.
Min:$100·Liquidity:semi-liquid
Partially Open
FarmlandPrivate Credit
Best for: Community-minded investors seeking higher yields willing to accept illiquidity and small business lending risk; investors with $100-$2,200 annual investment capacity looking for diversified small business exposure
Min:$100·Liquidity:illiquid
Open to All
Private Credit
Min:N/A·Liquidity:semi-liquid
Open to All
Private Credit
Min:N/A·Liquidity:liquid
Open to All
Private Credit
Best for: Accredited investors seeking diversified private market exposure (real estate, PE, private credit, venture) with substantial capital ($25K-$100K+ per deal) and long holding periods (5-10+ years); investors comfortable with illiquid investments and willing to accept risk of loss
Min:$25K·Liquidity:illiquid
Accredited Only
Real EstatePrivate Equity+2
Best for: Conservative retail investors seeking modest fixed-income returns with very low entry costs, acceptable to those comfortable with illiquid, non-FDIC-insured securities backed by real estate collateral. NOT suitable for investors needing access to capital or those unable to tolerate total loss.
Min:$10·Liquidity:semi-liquid
Open to All
Private Credit
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.
Min:$10K·Liquidity:semi-liquid
Partially Open
Real EstatePrivate Credit

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