OurCrowd
Global VC platform for accredited investors
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Global deal flow
- Israeli tech access
- Co-invest with top VCs
Cons
- $10K minimum
- Accredited only
- Long illiquidity
- VC risk
The Brief
MoneyMade Verdict
OurCrowd is the most accessible entry point into institutional-grade startup investing for accredited investors, but its layered fee structure — up to 8% management fees plus 20–25% carried interest — meaningfully erodes returns, and illiquidity is a feature, not a bug.
OurCrowd is an online global venture investing platform based in Jerusalem, founded in February 2013 by venture capitalist Jonathan Medved. Wikipedia The platform operates on a co-investment model: OurCrowd invests its own capital in every portfolio company alongside its investor community, offering the same terms as institutional co-investors in the round. OurCrowd As of November 2022, OurCrowd has over 200,000 registered members and has received over $2 billion in commitments. Wikipedia PitchBook has rated OurCrowd "Israel's most active VC fund" for the tenth consecutive year. Wikipedia
The platform screens deal flow aggressively before anything reaches members. OurCrowd's team of investment professionals reviews between 150–200 startup companies every month, typically meeting 20–30 management teams face-to-face, then conducts in-depth due diligence to select, on average, 2–3 investment opportunities per month. OurCrowd Investors can access opportunities in three ways: individually via Startup Select, through diversified venture funds, or via a pre-funded Portfolio Reserve account. Yieldtalk OurCrowd's portfolio has seen 8 IPOs and 45 acquisitions, with 8 unicorns currently among its holdings. Tracxn
Head-to-Head
| Platform | Min | Target Return | Annual Fee | Liquidity | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10K | VC-style returns | 2% management + 20% carry | 5–10 years | Yes | |
| $25K | 6–8% | 1.5% annual management | 5–15 years | Yes | |
| $100 | 8–12% | 1% annual fee | 5–25 years | No | |
| $1K | VC-style returns | Carried interest | 5–10 years | Yes | |
| $100 | 4–8% | Varies by offering | 5–20 years | No |
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