Accessing private investments requires meeting specific investor qualifications defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These standards exist to make sure investors understand and can bear the risks that come with private offerings.
At Augment, participation on the platform is limited to accredited investors, but some private funds or alternative products may require investors to qualify as a Qualified Client(QC) or Qualified Purchaser (QP). Each tier expands access to a broader range of private investment opportunities.
Private investments don’t offer the same disclosures, liquidity, or protections found in public markets. To prevent less experienced investors from taking on risks they may not fully understand, the SEC restricts access to those who meet certain income, net worth, or asset thresholds.
The table below summarizes the financial thresholds and qualifications for each investor category, helping you understand which private market opportunities may be available to you.
• Accredited Investor — the entry point for most individuals investing in private companies or SPVs. It opens access to offerings under Regulation D and many secondary market opportunities.
• Qualified Client — mainly relevant when working with investment advisers who charge performance-based fees. It’s not about access to new deals, but about compliance in fee structures.
• Qualified Purchaser — applies to high-net-worth individuals and entities with large investment portfolios. This tier unlocks access to 3(c)(7) private funds and institutional-level offerings.
• Qualified institutional buyer (QIB) — reserved for institutional investors such as banks, insurance companies, and asset managers that hold at least $100 million in securities. QIBs can participate in large-scale private placements and Rule 144A offerings, which are typically not available to individual investors.
The higher your designation, the greater your range of available investment opportunities, but also the more documentation required to verify your status.
Augment’s marketplace connects accredited investors to pre-IPO opportunities in leading private companies. To invest, users must verify their accredited status through documentation or third-party verification.
While most offerings on Augment are open to accredited investors, certain collective investment vehicles or fund structures may require Qualified Client or Qualified Purchaser status. Understanding where you fall on the spectrum helps ensure smooth onboarding and regulatory compliance.
Securities transactions are executed on Augment Capital, LLC’s ATS and offered through Augment Capital, LLC (member FINRA/SIPC).
Important Disclosures: Investing in private securities involves substantial risk, including the potential loss of principal. Private securities are typically illiquid, have limited pricing transparency, and often require longer holding periods. These investments are available exclusively to qualified accredited investors and offer no guarantee of returns. Past performance of private securities does not indicate or predict future results.
FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS ONLY: Under federal securities laws, private market investments on this platform are available exclusively to Accredited Investors. Verification of status required before investing. Private investments involve significant risks including illiquidity, potential loss of principal, and limited disclosure requirements. "Augment" refers to Augment Markets, Inc. and its affiliates. Augment Markets, Inc. is a technology company offering software and data services, in addition to financial products and services through its wholly-owned but separately managed subsidiary, Augment Capital, LLC. Securities are offered by Augment Capital, LLC, member of FINRA / SIPC.
