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Hedonova
Hedonova is a low-minimum hedge fund that invests in a portfolio of alternative asset classes like art, wine, “unicorn” startups, equipment finance, litigation finance among others. The fund earns returns from increases in the value of its holdings and well as from cash flow from investments like real estate and P2P lending.
"Think mutual fund, but for alternative assets"
- Real Estate
FarmTogether
FarmTogether is a real estate investing platform offering income-producing shares in US farmland. Investors earn money two ways: quarterly cash rent payments from farmers plus a return on the long-term appreciation of the land when it’s sold. The FarmTogether website is outstanding, and their investor education material is extensive and easy to find. Minimums are high and selection is limited, but may be worth a look for investors interested in agricultural and farmland as an asset class.
"FarmTogether is a marketplace for farmland investing. We are here to connect investors who want to invest in farmland with institutional quality US farmland investments."
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BlockFi
BlockFi offers an accessible way to invest in loans backed by cryptocurrency. Although they use some of the same language as a traditional interest-bearing bank account, they are not a bank and funds are not FDIC insured. Adventurous investors comfortable with the cryptocurrency ecosystem may find this a compelling place to park some money, but be sure to fully understand the risks beforehand. New account holders can receive up to $250 in free Bitcoin.
"With BlockFi, you can use cryptocurrency to earn interest at up to 8.6% APY, borrow cash, and trade currencies."
What's Happening
News and notable reading from around the investment crowdfunding ecosystem
FundersClub Portfolio Follow-On Rounds Update - Q3 2021
FundersClub
October 21, 2021
Juan Giraldo & Nico Estrella, Waku
Republic
October 20, 2021
How To Buy A Multifamily Property - An Investor's Guide
Holdfolio
October 20, 2021
25 Top Real Estate Investor Websites You Need To Visit (2021 Update)
Holdfolio
October 20, 2021
Republic's latest funding round
Republic
October 20, 2021
The World’s Biggest Real Estate Bubbles in 2021
Visual Capitalist
October 19, 2021
Considerations for Investing in Single-Family Rentals
Wealth Management
October 19, 2021
Investment Crowdfunding Platform Republic Raises $150 Million Series B Round
Crowdfund Insider
October 19, 2021
Amber Lewis, The Good Kitchen
Republic
October 18, 2021
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