Open marketplace

UpMarket

A marketplace connecting accredited individual investors to pre-IPO opportunities, including secondary shares and SPVs.

Typical minimum

Generally aimed at individual accredited investors, lower end of the range

Best for

Individual accredited investors looking for a lower barrier to entry than institutional-focused platforms.

About UpMarket

UpMarket positions itself toward individual accredited investors looking for access to pre-IPO companies, offering both secondary share opportunities and access to SPVs targeting specific private companies.

Like other individual-investor-focused platforms, available companies and structures change based on what supply the platform has sourced at any given time.

How it works

Investors browse available opportunities — which may be secondary shares in a specific company or an SPV structured around one — and commit capital through the platform's standard subscription process.

Visit UpMarket ↗

Every platform in this directory requires accredited investor status, and every listing carries the same underlying risks: limited information rights, no board access, and illiquidity that can last years. None of this is investment advice — verify current fees, minimums, and available listings directly on the platform, and treat any specific opportunity with the same diligence you'd apply to a primary investment.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a secondary listing and an SPV opportunity here?
A secondary listing typically means shares sourced from a specific existing shareholder; an SPV opportunity pools capital from multiple investors into one vehicle that then acquires exposure to the company. Confirm which structure applies to any specific listing before committing.
Do I need to be accredited?
Yes — as with essentially every platform on this list, accredited investor status is required to participate; see the vocabulary page for what that means.
Is this an endorsement of UpMarket?
No. This is independent, informational coverage — not sponsored, not affiliated, and not investment advice. Verify current fees, minimums, and available listings directly on UpMarket's own site before committing any capital.