Get Access Raised $5 Million for Startup Funding Platform

The new investment platform allows individuals to participate in private funding rounds from Series B onward.

Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Startups

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Get Access has officially launched an investment platform that pools capital from individual investors to fund later-stage private startups. The company recently secured $5 million in a funding round led by Sound Ventures, achieving an $85 million valuation.

Why it matters

This platform democratizes participation in private equity by offering individual investors access to high-growth deals that were previously restricted to venture capital firms and institutional investors. By pooling resources, the firm creates a pathway for non-institutional stakeholders to enter later-stage startup funding rounds.

Get Access raised $5 million at an $85 million post-money valuation. The startup generated $1 million in revenue within just five days of operation.

The players

Get Access

Get Access is an investment platform that facilitates private startup funding by pooling capital from individual investors.

Sound Ventures

Sound Ventures is a venture capital firm that led the recent $5 million funding round for the startup.

Crusoe

Crusoe is a technology company that recently completed a $3.9 billion funding round in which Get Access participated.

The details

The platform pools money from individuals to participate in Series B and later-stage rounds, such as the $3.9 billion Crusoe funding round. To join, members must demonstrate industry connections, provide operating experience, or offer networking assistance, and the company charges a 10% fee on profits.

Timeline

  1. In September 2026, Get Access generated $1 million in revenue.

  2. The article describing the platform was published on October 1, 2026.

Market Landscape

Get Access represents a shift toward the retailization of private equity, moving beyond traditional venture models that have long restricted late-stage participation. This positions the company to compete with established venture capital firms for individual capital share.

Eligible investors can now gain entry into late-stage private equity deals without paying management or access fees on individual investments. However, participants should be aware that the platform takes a 10% performance fee on any profits generated from these funding rounds.

The takeaway

The platform offers a unique opportunity for individuals with professional experience to back private companies alongside major venture firms. Investors should carefully weigh the profit-sharing model against the potential for high-stakes returns in the private startup sector.

Further reading

For more on the current venture landscape, visit our Startups section.

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