... offers a chance to "join" an already successful project: the company has increased its market share and may be generating profits. This aligns with the strategy of "buying income-generating assets" at a stage close to going public. Portfolio diversification. Investments in pre-IPO typically have low correlation with public stock and bond markets, making this asset class capable of improving the overall risk-return profile of a long-term investor's portfolio. Risks: Low liquidity. The most significant risk ...

... develop as expected. Preferential Terms for Early Investors. Find out if there are privileges for early investors (e.g., buyback guarantees at the time of company sale or special conditions during an IPO). 5. Portfolio Approach and Diversification A portfolio investment approach is an effective way to reduce risks: Invest in Multiple Startups. Do not invest all your funds in one project, no matter how promising it may seem. It is better to create a portfolio of several startups to offset potential losses. ...

... both beginners and experienced investors to soberly assess their goals and capabilities. Venture investments should in no way replace reliable sources of income or a “safety cushion”. Rather, they are an alternative asset class for diversifying an investment portfolio, especially for those who are ready for a long investment horizon and can afford a possible loss of funds. Getting to know venture investments should begin with understanding their risk and potential: high uncertainty and lack of guarantees ...

... corporate clients (supply chain, verification). Meanwhile (Insurance, Series A $40M): Utilizing smart contracts to automate insurance payouts. Uranium Digital (AI, Seed $6.1M): Developing neural networks for integration with decentralized platforms. Their portfolio highlights the growing interest in insurance via DeFi, which could become a key growth driver for the entire industry. 9. 1kx: Strategic Investments at the Intersection of DeFi and Incubators The 1kx fund (Avg. Retail ROI: 71x) focuses on: Inco (Blockchain, Strategic $15M): Targeting corporate data storage solutions on the blockchain. Camp (Layer2, Series A $25M): Also appearing in the ...

... Corporate bonds are less liquid, especially those issued by smaller entities. Taxation: Coupon income and gains from the sale of bonds are subject to PIT at a rate of 13%. Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Mutual Funds (PIFs) and ETFs allow for investment in a diversified portfolio of bonds or stocks through professional managers. Bond funds: More conservative, providing returns in the range of 15-20% per annum (depending on the type of bonds). Equity funds: Riskier but potentially high-yielding. Some leading PIFs delivered ...