Today, we announce an extremely exciting expansion for our Select member community to further deliver on our core mission to continually improve our members’ lives by improving the way businesses and customers connect.
For nearly 20 years, I’ve been passionate about supporting innovation and recognizing transformative opportunities. My journey began in 2005 with my first investment in Apple—a decision met with skepticism at the time, but one that became a cornerstone of my portfolio and ultimately the most valuable company in the world. Over the years, I’ve continued to invest in companies like Netflix, Baidu, Nvidia, Hims, and Celsius, which have delivered incredible returns.
However, one concerning trend has stood out: the best opportunities are increasingly locked up in private markets. Companies today are staying private much longer—12 years on average compared to just 4 years in 1999. This means that much of the value creation happens before companies go public, benefiting only private-market investors, typically large institutions and the ultra wealthy. For example, the average company valuation at IPO in 2020 was $4.3 billion—over 8x higher than in 1999. Public-market investors miss out on this explosive growth.
Introducing the Select Syndicate
This shift has made it harder for most individuals to access the potentially life-changing returns that come from investing early in transformative companies. The Select Syndicate is our solution to this challenge, designed to unlock access to the asset class with the highest average returns of any major investment category—venture capital.
Through the Select Syndicate, members have had the opportunity to invest alongside leading funds like Founders Fund and Khosla Ventures, as well as some of the world’s most influential individuals like Sam Altman. These opportunities highlight the caliber of companies we bring to the table and the strength of our network, which grows even stronger every day.
We’re also committed to supporting the world’s best founders—resilient visionaries unafraid to push the boundaries of what’s possible. By unlocking private markets, we provide our members the chance to back companies and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future.
What We Look For
The Select Syndicate is opportunistic and generalist, focusing on companies with significant traction—at least six figures in recurring revenue, typically seven figures or more. We prioritize investments with:
- Strong unit economics: Companies capable of delivering measurable and sustainable value.
- Scalability: Businesses with the potential to grow rapidly and efficiently.
- Industries where we have unique insights: Leveraging our extensive network of customer and business relationships across sectors to add value and uncover unique opportunities.
Whether it’s transformative technology, healthcare innovation, or groundbreaking consumer brands, our deep expertise and network help ensure that we can identify and support high-growth companies with tremendous potential.
What Makes the Select Syndicate Different
- Unparalleled Access
Thanks to partnerships with Gaingels and KCA Select Ventures, we provide members access to compelling opportunities, including oversubscribed rounds that are often closed to individual and institutional investors. For instance, we secured access to Databricks’ Series J round—a testament to our network and capabilities. - Exceptional Results
Our early investments include companies experiencing extraordinary growth, raising at higher valuations, since we started just a few months ago. - Diverse Opportunities
From groundbreaking Seed and Series A rounds to later-stage investments, we curate high-growth companies across industries. Private markets are largely uncorrelated with public markets (correlation: -0.06). These opportunities can help diversify and stabilize member portfolios.
A Mission to Expand Prosperity
The Select Syndicate is more than an investment platform—it’s a natural extension of our mission to improve our members’ lives. By unlocking private markets, we’re providing a path to participate in the growth of the world’s most innovative companies.
Private markets have long been dominated by institutions, endowments, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, with $1 billion+ endowments allocating 28% of their portfolios to private equity and venture capital. It’s time to expand access and provide individuals with the same opportunities.
Join the Select Syndicate
Intrested in joining? Access is included in Select Membership This is your chance to access exclusive investment opportunities traditionally reserved for institutions and ultra-wealthy individuals. Whether you’re passionate about technology, healthcare, or groundbreaking consumer brands, the syndicate connects you with opportunities to support and benefit from the success of companies you admire.
While the Select Syndicate is currently available only to accredited investors, we’re actively working on partnerships to bring alternative investment opportunities to all members starting this year.
We’re redefining what it means to invest in innovation, and we’re excited to have you with us on this journey.
