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Cashmere is an investment platform that gives everyday investors access to high-growth-potential early stage and pre-IPO private companies backed by cultural tastemakers and top-tier venture capitalists. Users can invest in under five minutes with a minimum of $500, with the fund deploying capital primarily into early stage growth deals across a portfolio valued at $7.5 billion.
- Financial Technology
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
High-growth-potential private companies, particularly those backed by cultural tastemakers and top-tier venture capitalists, have traditionally been inaccessible to everyday investors who lack substantial capital or insider connections. This limits wealth-building opportunities to institutional and accredited investors, excluding the broader public from participating in culture-defining brands before they go public.
Solution
Cashmere gives everyone access to high-growth-potential early stage to pre-IPO private companies, backed by cultural tastemakers, iconic founders, and top-tier VCs. The platform enables users to invest in under five minutes with as little as $500, democratizing access to venture-grade opportunities. Cashmere's portfolio companies attract powerful co-investors including Richard Branson, Mark Cuban, Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Google Ventures, validating the quality of deal flow. The fund deploys capital primarily into early stage growth deals, allowing investors to participate in companies that move culture and drive consumer trends.
Target Audience
Primary customers are retail investors and individuals seeking access to high-growth-potential private companies, cultural tastemakers, and iconic founders without requiring accredited investor status or large capital commitments.
Features
- Investment minimum of $500, enabling retail participation in private markets
- Streamlined onboarding that allows users to invest in under five minutes
- Portfolio of 33 companies across 7 industries, valued at $7.5B with over $1B raised by portfolio companies
- Co-investment network including top-tier VCs (Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed, GV, Y Combinator, Techstars) and celebrity investors (Richard Branson, Mark Cuban)
- Access to early stage through pre-IPO private companies with cultural relevance
- Platform backed by partners with expertise in brand building, consumer trends, and strategic business development
- Partner network includes cultural figures like Jenna Lyons and professional athletes who provide influence and relationship capital