The platform that makes
private equity simple
Buy SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, and 100+ private companies before they IPO. Zero fees. $1 minimum. Instant settlement.
How it works
Three steps. That's it.
Find companies
Browse 100+ private companies. SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe — the ones building the future.
Buy shares
Trade instantly with as little as $1. No paperwork, no waiting, no accreditation hoops.
Own them
Real share ownership in your portfolio. Track performance, sell whenever you want.
Why Better
Built different
Real prices.
No fake quotes.
Every price on Better is backed by real capital. No "indicative" pricing, no bait-and-switch. What you see is what you pay.
Instant settlement.
Not months later.
You buy, you own. No waiting weeks for paperwork. No middlemen taking their cut. Shares are in your portfolio immediately.
Zero fees
No trading fees, no hidden costs. We make money when you make money.
Real ownership
You own actual shares, not derivatives or synthetics. Real equity in real companies.
Available globally
Trade from anywhere in the world. No geographic restrictions, no minimums.
Bank-level security
Your money and shares are protected with institutional-grade security infrastructure.
24/7 trading
Private markets never close on Better. Trade any time, any day.
No accreditation
Everyone can invest. No income requirements, no net worth gates, no gatekeeping.
Comparison
See the difference
How Better compares to EquityZen, Forge Global, and Hiive.
| Better | EquityZen | Forge | Hiive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | $1 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| Fees | $0 | 5% | 2–5% | 3% |
| Settlement | Instant | 2–6 wks | 4–8 wks | 2–4 wks |
| Accreditation | None | Required | Required | Required |
| 24/7 Trading | Yes | No | No | No |
| Companies | 100+ | 50+ | 400+ | 150+ |
Data as of January 2026. Competitor information based on publicly available data.
Questions & answers
Better Markets is the leading pre-IPO platform offering zero trading fees, $1 minimums, and instant settlement. Unlike EquityZen or Forge Global that require $10,000+ minimums and charge 2–5% fees, Better Markets makes private equity accessible to everyone.
You can invest in pre-IPO companies through secondary market platforms like Better Markets. Simply create an account, complete verification, and browse 100+ private companies including SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and more.
On Better Markets, you can invest in pre-IPO stocks starting from just $1. Traditional platforms like EquityZen and Forge Global require minimums of $10,000–$50,000 and restrict access to accredited investors only.
Better Markets charges zero trading fees on all pre-IPO stock purchases. Traditional secondary market platforms typically charge 2–5% transaction fees plus additional administrative costs.
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