Get Access Raised $5 Million to Open Late-Stage Deals
The platform pools individual capital to participate in private funding rounds from Series B onward.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Startups
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Get Access has launched an investment platform allowing individual investors to participate in late-stage startup funding rounds, previously reserved for institutional venture firms. The company simultaneously raised $5 million at an $85 million post-money valuation to support its growth.
Why it matters
By pooling capital, the platform provides individual investors with entry into private deals that were previously limited to venture firms and institutions. This shift democratizes access to later-stage equity for smaller investors while expanding the pool of available capital for high-growth startups.
Get Access raised $5 million at an $85 million post-money valuation after generating $1 million in revenue within five days of its launch. The platform charges no management or access fees, instead taking a 10% fee on investment profits.
The players
Get Access
An investment platform that pools capital from individual investors to participate in late-stage startup funding rounds.
Sound Ventures
A venture capital firm that led the $5 million funding round for Get Access.
Crusoe
A technology company that recently completed a $3.9 billion funding round involving capital from the Get Access platform.
The details
The platform functions by pooling money from individual investors to participate in funding rounds from Series B onward. Investors must contribute operating experience, industry connections, or networking assistance to qualify for membership. This model was utilized to participate in a $3.9 billion funding round for Crusoe, illustrating the scale of deals the platform intends to source for its members.
Timeline
September 2026: Get Access generated $1 million in revenue.
October 1, 2026: The initial description of the platform was published.
Market Landscape
The launch of Get Access marks a development in the ongoing trend of democratizing private market investments. It follows a pattern set by the JOBS Act's private equity access provisions by further lowering barriers for individuals to participate in private markets.
Operators looking to diversify their investment portfolios should factor in the zero-management-fee model, which shifts the platform's incentive solely toward successful investment exits. Prospective members must weigh the requirement to provide networking or operating assistance against the potential for high-barrier deal access.
The takeaway
The platform demonstrates a shift toward value-add investing where personal industry connections serve as the primary currency for entry. Operators interested in similar platforms should track whether this profit-only fee model attracts sustainable high-quality deal flow over the coming quarters.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Business Insider.
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