FUND ADVISORY & INFRASTRUCTURE
Public venture capital, built to last.
Sweater is the registered investment adviser and operating infrastructure behind a growing register of public venture funds — giving partners a regulated path to raise capital from accredited and non-accredited investors alike.
5SEC-registered Funds currently under Sweater's advisory
150M+Total number of retail investors in United States
5 yrsAdvising public venture capital structures
$500Minimums range from $500 to $50,000, flexible to match your strategy
THE STRUCTURE
A public fund works differently from a traditional one.
Interval fund structures let partners open venture capital, private equity, commercial real estate, and private credit to their community, not just a short list of accredited LPs.
FeatureSweater Public FundTraditional Private VC
Number of investorsUnlimitedLimited to qualified LPs
AccreditationNot requiredAccredited investors only
Fund lifespanEvergreen, no fixed end dateTypically 10-15 years
LiquidityControlled repurchase windowsExit distributions only
Minimum investmentAs low as $500Often $500,000+
Investing experienceInvest in 10 minutesSubscription docs for days or weeks
HOW IT WORKS
Everything a partner needs to launch and run a fund.
Sweater manages the regulatory, technical, and operational work.
01
Structure the fund
We design a public VC fund suited to your audience and manage registration and regulatory filings on your behalf.
02
Launch the raise
Raise capital through a customized investor portal, or launch inside your own product using Sweater's APIs.
03
Operate at scale
Sweater acts as your operational partner, handling compliance, valuation, and investor relations as the fund grows.
OUR FUNDS
Five funds. One adviser. Independent sub-advisers.
Sweater serves as investment adviser across each fund below, overseeing compliance, valuation, and investor relations, while an independent sub-adviser leads sourcing and capital deployment for that fund.
—Amplifi CollectiveComing soon
—A Fifth FundComing soon
Each fund is independently registered and sub-advised. This page is provided for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy shares in any fund. Please read each fund's prospectus carefully before investing.
THE PLATFORM
Modern infrastructure for both sides of the fund.
Investors get a self-serve web app. Partners get a live view into fundraising and fund performance.
INVESTOR PORTAL
A seamless, web-based investing experience.
Investors sign up, fund their account, and track their position in minutes, entirely through the web, in any browser, with no app download and no paperwork required to get started.
PARTNER PORTAL
Real-time visibility into fund performance.
Partners get a live dashboard to actively manage fundraising, review investor activity, and track deployment.
FAQ
Common questions from prospective partners.
Will my fund be hosted on Sweater's platform, or can we white-label it?
Think of this as fund-as-a-service. Sweater offers a range of options: launch a fund with Sweater, powered by Sweater, or offer one of our existing funds to your community.
Does this fund structure rely on any regulatory loopholes?
No. Sweater worked directly with regulators to identify a fund structure that opens venture capital to non-accredited investors without loopholes, new rules, or special exemptions. Our funds are structured as interval funds and are fully registered with the SEC.
What kind of partners are a good fit for the fund program?
We work with a wide range of qualified partners, including athletes, influencers, banks, universities, fintech companies, brokerages, and existing VC firms.
How long does it take to launch a public VC fund?
Our team navigates the regulatory landscape on your behalf. There's no one-size-fits-all timeline, but we typically aim to go live within six months of kickoff.
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.
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