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What is the current hold period from when I purchase shares?

90 days is our current hold period. From the date of purchase, members must hold the asset for 90 days before selling and cannot use those shares to purchase another security on the platform. 

How is my cost basis determined when selling my shares?

Cost basis uses the First In, First Out method. I.e., the oldest shares in your portfolio will be “sold” first.

How is the share price calculated for my current holdings when initiating a sale?

The share price is calculated the at the time of your trade and can vary during times of high market activity.

What happens if there is a fluctuation in price from when I start a transaction?

Final price may vary up to 5% during periods of high volume.

If I pay with shares for a new purchase, how does it work?

Investors can leverage their current Linqto equity by selecting shares as a funding source when making a purchase order, enabling them to invest in new shares with a different company. With this feature you will be able to see how much proceeds will be used, as well as their value per share for the new purchase before executing the trade order. Note that shares are used first for a purchase, and cash in your account can cover any remaining balance.

What is Linqto?

Linqto's vision is "Your Access to Private Investment". Our mission is to make investing in private companies as easy and accessible as investing in the public stock market. Our platform features high growth, technology driven companies who we believe will go public or be acquired within 5 years. Ripple, Polysign, Epic Games, Zipline- these are just a few of the companies we have featured on our platform. Robinhood, Coinbase, and SoFi are examples of companies that our investors were able to purchase before they were publicly traded and experienced an IPO within a year.

Why should I invest in private company shares?

There are many reasons to invest in private equity. First and foremost, the private markets have far outperformed the public markets. Over the past 25 years, the average internal rate of return (IRR) for the top quartile of VC funds has ranged around 25% according to the Cambridge Associates Venture Capital Index. Over the same period, the S&P 500 returned around 10% per year. On a fundamental level, these investments are generally riskier and therefore demand higher returns on investment.

In today’s market, companies are staying private for much longer than they used to. The median age for tech companies going public in 2000 was 4-5 years compared with 12 years in 2018. The returns generated by these companies during their growth phase are only achievable by accessing the private share market. As an investor, this makes it essential that you gain an earlier entry point to these companies by investing in private company shares.

What makes Linqto different?

Linqto is structured in a unique way that benefits everyone involved in the private equity investment process.

For investors, we offer access to top private companies with industry-low minimums and no fees, all through a simple to use platform backed by world-class customer support. Plus, we believe so strongly in every company on our platform that we keep some equity for ourselves, so we're invested right alongside our investors.

For founders and employees of private companies, we provide a mean to realize the value of their equity at a fair price without needing to wait for their company to IPO or be acquired. We handle all the necessary paperwork and negotiations with the company to make it a stress free process for the individual.

For private companies, we provide your employees and investors with a path to liquidity while serving as only one investor on your cap table.

How does Linqto decide what companies to offer on the platform?

Our team of experts uses an incredible amount of information to determine the best companies to invest in and feature on the platform. While each situation is unique, generally we target the following companies:
-Mid-to-late stage in terms of financing (Series C or later)
-Growing fast
-Part of a large market and industry
-Solid financials - positive earnings or have a clear path to it
-Incredible leadership team
-Potential to exit within the next 5 years

Where does Linqto get these shares from?

Linqto purchases shares from current and former employees, early investors and advisors of the company. They are typically selling only a portion of their holdings in order to cover costs associated with exercising and paying taxes on the remainder of their shares, for life events such as purchasing a home or preparing for a child, or to diversify their holdings.

How does Linqto make money?

Linqto purchases shares in large quantities from founders, employees, and investors, so we're able to get a great price on them. We then turn around and sell that equity in smaller quantities to many investors with a reasonable markup.

Do I have to be an accredited investor?

Yes. As a US based company we are bound by regulations that state you must be accredited or qualified to invest in private equity based on your local regulations. Most countries have regulations that require you to have sufficient net worth, income, or are considered a sophisticated investor.


In the US, an accredited investor includes anyone who:
-earned income that exceeded $200,000 (or $300,000 together with a spouse or spousal equivalent) in each of the prior two years, and reasonably expects the same for the current year, OR
-has a net worth over $1 million, either alone or together with a spouse or spousal equivalent (excluding the value of the person’s primary residence), OR
-holds in good standing a Series 7, 65 or 82 license.

Not in the US? Click here to contact our team to learn about your country's requirements.

Are there fees to invest?

No! Linqto sources deals and marks them up so that there are no further follow on fees for the investor whatsoever. While fees have historically been very high in private markets, we, at Linqto, are proud to offer a zero-fee investment management platform. Linqto has no continuing management fees/expenses, no brokerage fees, no carried interest, nothing.

What’s the minimum investment size?

At Linqto we want to make private investing accessible to all. Historically, investing in a private company required you to invest at least $100,000, but at Linqto you can invest with as little as $2,500 on your first order. After that, the minimum investment is $5,000. This allows you to diversify your holdings across a number of companies- an important aspect of achieving consistent returns in the private markets.

How can I get started?

If you haven't already, start by signing up for an account and verifying your email address.

Once you have an account, there's a three step process you'll need to complete in order to make an investment on Linqto.


Step 1: Identity Verification
This is a standard practice as part of our Know Your Customer and Anti Money Laundering (KYC/AML) compliance. You'll be asked to scan your Drivers License or Passport and take a self-photo to verify your identity.


Step 2: Basic Information
You'll need to complete the rest of your profile such as your citizenship and SSN/Tax ID number. This information is used for things such as tax reporting and is not shared with anyone.


Step 3: Verify Accreditation Status
Verify if you are an accredited investor in order to have access to all investment opportunities. Most countries have regulations that require you to have sufficient net worth, income, or are considered a sophisticated investor in order to invest in private companies.
In the US, an accredited investor includes anyone who:
-earned income that exceeded $200,000 (or $300,000 together with a spouse or spousal equivalent) in each of the prior two years, and reasonably expects the same for the current year, OR
-has a net worth over $1 million, either alone or together with a spouse or spousal equivalent (excluding the value of the person’s primary residence), OR
-holds in good standing a Series 7, 65 or 82 license.

Not in the US? Click here to contact our team to learn your countries requirements.

Can I invest if I don’t live in the United States?

Yes, many of our investors are not from the US. As long as you meet the qualification standards in your country, you are eligible to invest on Linqto.

How can I verify my status as an accredited investor?

To verify your income, you can provide the last 2 years worth of tax documents that prove you have had sufficient income for the last two years to meet the requirements of your country.

To verify your net worth, you can provide account statements, cryptocurrency wallets, proof of property ownership, or other documentation showing ownership that proves you have a net worth that meets the requirements of your country.

To verify your Series 7, 65 or 82 license, you can provide your FINRA CRD number for validation.

Alternatively, you can have your financial advisor provide verification documentation on your behalf.

How long does it take to verify my accreditation status?

Submitting your documentation is easy and only takes a minute. Once submitted, we'll review your qualifications within 2 business days and confirm once it's completed.

How do I verify my identity?

Identity verification is a standard practice as part of our Know Your Customer and Anti Money Laundering (KYC/AML) compliance. Once you’ve created your account, you will be directed to a screen that allows you to scan either your passport (available for investors worldwide) or driver's license (available for US investors). Once you’ve scanned your passport or driver’s license, you will be asked to take a selfie to complete our identity verification process.

If you are based outside the USA with no passport, please click here to contact our team for help.

What if I don’t have a drivers license or passport?

Click here to contact our team for help verifying your identity.