What Startup Technologies does

Startup Technologies Inc., operating as Startup.inc, is a Delaware-incorporated private investment platform that enables accredited investors to discover, diligence, and invest in vetted early-stage startups. The platform is part of the broader Network VC ecosystem, alongside affiliated properties Network.vc (classic venture funds via the Syndicate Club), VC.HOUSE (closed community for active VCs to co-invest), Unicorn Events (online startup pitch contests), and Startup Network (public deal-sourcing service). Investors self-register, complete identity and accreditation verification, browse offerings sourced from venture funds, incubators, accelerators, and angel groups, and invest with a $1,000 minimum ticket, either as individuals or via entities such as LLCs and trusts.

The core technology stack is built around a distributed ledger that records and transfers ownership rights across multiple nodes using a consensus algorithm in a crypto-secured environment, paired with proprietary investor lifecycle automation software that handles onboarding, KYC/accreditation, and ongoing portfolio management. A P2P secondary marketplace layer allows investors to sell shares ahead of traditional exit events, providing an early-liquidity feature that differentiates against the conventional 5-10 year VC hold.

Startup.inc monetizes through two fee streams aligned with investor outcomes: a 2% annual management fee on aggregate capital contributions, prepaid in advance for a five-year period, and a 20% carry fee on profits at exit. The primary customer segment is high-net-worth accredited individuals (SEC criteria of $1M net worth excluding primary residence, or $200K/$300K income thresholds), with startups forming a secondary, supply-side segment. Operating geographies span 100+ countries and 5 continents, and the ecosystem claims 30,000+ registered investors, 20,000 startups, and 240+ events. Leadership comprises Founder and Chairman Alexander Soroka, CEO and co-founder Oleksii Chepelyk, and COO and co-founder Igor Radchenko.

Name

Startup Technologies

Legal name

STARTUP TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Website

https://startup.inc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Startup Technologies Inc. (Startup.inc) operates a global digital investment platform enabling accredited investors to invest in vetted early-stage startups from $1,000, using distributed ledger ownership tracking and a 2% management fee plus 20% carry model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Investment Platform

SIC

Finance Services (6199), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Venture Studios / Company Builders (FSANAAAH)

Keywords

• Startup investment platform
• Investor onboarding software
• Private placement platform
• Distributed ledger investing
• Syndicate fund management

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Management Fees: Annual management fee of 2% of aggregate Capital Contributions paid in advance for a period of five years from agreement date
2. Carry/Success Fees: 20% carry fee on profits when investors exit (success fee), aligning platform success with investor returns. Subject to limited exceptions for administration fees on listed share sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Startup.inc is a self-serve investment platform that lets accredited investors sign up, complete identity and accreditation verification, browse vetted startup offerings sourced from venture funds, incubators, accelerators and angel groups, and invest with a $1,000 minimum ticket. The platform uses proprietary distributed ledger technology and consensus algorithm to record and transfer ownership rights in a crypto-secured multi-node environment, and includes a P2P secondary marketplace for early liquidity of private-company shares.

Product overview

Startup.inc is a single unified investment platform that serves as an investor onboarding and management platform within the Network VC ecosystem. The platform automates the investor lifecycle workflow from signup through portfolio management, connecting investors with vetted startups. It features proprietary distributed ledger technology for ownership rights management and integrates with the broader Network VC ecosystem including Network.vc for venture fund investments, VC.HOUSE for venture capital community, Unicorn Events for pitch contests, and Startup Network for public deal sourcing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Network.vc: Classic venture funds for investors with a $500k check who wish to invest through the Syndicate Club.
• VC.HOUSE
• Unicorn Events
• Startup Network

Products and services

• Startup.inc

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Network.vccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of the Network VC ecosystem serving investors with $500K checks who want to invest through classic venture funds via the Syndicate Club.
• VC.HOUSEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClosed community for active VCs to find startups and co-invest with other VCs. VCs can become community members to access deal flow.
• Unicorn EventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest online startup pitch contest format where successful startups interact with top VCs, Angels and corporate leaders. $320M received by winners.
• Startup NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic web-based service for venture market participants enabling entrepreneurs to post ideas/startups for investment search and direct investor-entrepreneur contact.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Carta: Dominant cap-table management and private-securities infrastructure provider that has expanded into secondary trading and fund administration — a broader incumbent that overlaps with Startup.inc on ownership-tracking and secondary-market functionality.

Direct peers

• OurCrowd: Global venture investing platform curating startup deals for accredited investors with managed SPVs and minimums in the $10K–$50K range — overlapping with Startup.inc's curated syndication approach.
• SeedInvest: FINRA-registered broker-dealer offering curated startup equity offerings to accredited investors — a direct peer with stronger regulatory standing but similar curated-deal-flow positioning.
• Republic: Multi-product private investment platform offering Reg D, Reg A+, and Reg CF deals to retail and accredited investors with low minimums — directly comparable to Startup.inc's accredited-investor, low-ticket offering model.
• Forge Global: Pre-IPO secondary marketplace and private-securities data provider; overlaps with Startup.inc's secondary-market functionality, though Forge targets institutional and ultra-high-net-worth investors rather than the $1,000 ticket segment.
• Wefunder: Equity crowdfunding platform enabling diversified startup investing under Reg CF with low minimums, competing for the same broad pool of non-institutional investors that Startup.inc targets.
• StartEngine: Large equity crowdfunding platform combining Reg CF, Reg A+, and secondary trading — comparable on offering breadth and investor minimums.
• EquityZen: Secondary-market platform for pre-IPO private company shares, directly comparable to Startup.inc's P2P secondary marketplace feature, though EquityZen focuses on later-stage, higher-minimum transactions.
• AngelList: Operates Roll Forward (syndicates), AngelList Venture, and fund-management infrastructure for accredited investors investing in startups — the closest direct comparable to Startup.inc's syndication and investor-onboarding model.
• MicroVentures: Online private equity investment platform offering curated startup and venture fund investments to accredited investors with low minimums — comparable offering structure and target investor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxpGtlmDvKZzuFT6UhAEHZw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/startup-tech-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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