How It Works
Explore. Invest. Exit.
Explore opportunities
Explore vetted private companies and discover high-quality investment opportunities curated for you.
Explore
01Browse smarter, invest better.
Comprehensive profiles for hundreds of private companies
- Valuation
- Price history
- Funding timeline
Your gateway to the private markets
Explore private company valuations, activity and investment opportunities
Browse by category or investor
Search the Hill marketplace by market category or investor
Invest
02Invest in minutes
Set up your account, verify your identity, and invest. It's easier than you'd expect from the private markets.
- Set up your account in minutes
- Self-serve investing
- Pay by wire or ACH
- 12,000+ banks supported
No hidden fees
All fees are clearly disclosed upfront. That's far from standard in the private markets.
Transparent deal structures
Private investing has unique rules such as the minimum six month holding period for assets. We make all this complexity simple and transparent.
Exit
03From private through to IPO
When an IPO occurs, we'll help you through the process of converting your position to public stock or cash.
- IPO & acquisition support
- Public stock transfer
- Cash settlement
Acquisitions
If an investment's underlying company is acquired, the final outcome will depend on the deal terms. Your Hill Concierge will guide you through the whole process.
Looking to sell?
Request to sell your position at any time (after six-month holding period) and Hill will try and match you with a buyer on our network or with partners.
Already hold pre-IPO shares? Sell with Hill
How private market access compares
| Traditional access | On Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can access | Institutions, funds, and connected insiders | Any accredited investor |
| Typical minimum | $250,000 or more per allocation | From $5,000, set per offering |
| How you get in | A warm introduction to the cap table | Self-serve, no broker call required |
| What you hold | Shares held directly, or an LP interest in a blind-pool fund | Units in a single-asset fund tied to one company |
| Fee visibility | Negotiated per deal, often opaque | Disclosed upfront before you commit |
| Time to invest | Weeks of paperwork and back-and-forth | Minutes, once your identity is verified |
| Getting liquidity | Wait for an IPO or acquisition | IPO, acquisition, or request to sell after six months |
Frequently asked questions
No, investing in private companies through our platform is limited to accredited investors only.
An accredited investor is an individual who meets any of the following criteria:
- An annual income of $200,000+ ($300,000+ with spouse) for the past two years;
- A net worth exceeding $1 million excluding their primary residence; or
- A professional license in good standing, such as the Series 7, Series 65, or Series 82.
These requirements exist because private company investments typically involve higher risk, less disclosure, and limited liquidity compared to public markets. Our focus on serving accredited investors allows us to offer exclusive pre-IPO opportunities while maintaining regulatory compliance.
When you invest on the Hill platform, you are investing in a private single-asset fund. The single-asset fund either owns the stock directly or owns an interest in another private fund which owns the shares.
A single-asset fund (SAF) is a private investment fund setup for the purpose of acquiring a specific asset. The offerings on our platform are structured as single-asset funds where one unit of ownership in the private fund provides the same economic exposure to one share of the underlying asset.
We secure investment opportunities through strong relationships with venture capital firms, asset managers, and company founders.
