For most of the last century, access to the most exciting companies was gated. Early-stage equity went to insiders and institutions, and everyone else waited years for an IPO that often arrived after the biggest gains were already made.
That's changing. Lower barriers, fractional ownership and secondary marketplaces mean individual investors can now participate far earlier in a company's journey - and they're doing so in record numbers.
The implication is simple but profound: the companies building the future are no longer the exclusive domain of venture funds. With the right tools, anyone can build a thoughtful position across the sectors they believe in.
