Yieldstreet is a technology company.
Yieldstreet has raised $179.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Key people at Yieldstreet.
Yieldstreet has raised $179.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Yieldstreet is an alternative investment platform that democratizes access to private market opportunities for both accredited and non-accredited retail investors, focusing on asset-backed deals outside traditional stocks.[1][3][5] Its mission is to empower investors to grow and protect wealth by curating diversified alternatives like real estate, private credit, art, legal finance, marine, aviation, and supply chain finance, with a philosophy centered on short-term, collateralized investments that offer non-correlated returns and projected yields of 8-20%.[1][2][3] Key sectors span multi-asset classes rarely available on single-focus platforms, impacting the startup ecosystem by partnering with top managers like Carlyle and Goldman Sachs for funds in private equity and venture capital, while enabling retail participation in institutional-grade deals.[3][4]
The platform has facilitated over $1.5 billion in investments across 230+ offerings, returning $855 million (including $100 million+ in interest), with rigorous vetting rejecting 88% of opportunities since 2018.[1] It serves self-directed investors, those seeking guidance, and "do-it-for-me" users via managed portfolios like Yieldstreet 360, blending co-investments with evergreen funds for diversification.[4]
Founded in 2015 in New York City, Yieldstreet emerged to address the lack of retail access to alternative assets, starting with co-investments in niche areas like legal finance, real estate, art, and marine finance.[1][3][4] Key figures include co-founders Milind Mehere (ex-Goldman Sachs) and Michael Weisz, who leveraged expertise in asset-based lending and technology to build a proprietary platform that streamlines vetting and reduces fees by cutting intermediaries.[1][5]
The platform evolved from single-asset co-investments—where 80% of early volume focused—to a broader model emphasizing curated funds (aiming for 70% of volume within 18 months) and managed portfolios, driven by market saturation in basic alts and demand for automated, diversified options.[4] Early traction came from asset-backed debt strategies providing principal protection, growing to $1.5B+ invested amid rising interest in private markets.[1]
Yieldstreet rides the democratization of private markets trend, where retail investors seek 15-20% portfolio allocation to alts amid stock market volatility, enabled by Reg CF/Reg A expansions and tech platforms lowering barriers.[3][4] Timing aligns with post-2020 private market acceleration, as firms pivot from co-invests to scalable funds amid advisor-retained clients (60% of base) demanding automated access.[4]
Market forces like rising yields on asset-backed loans (8-20%) and non-correlation to equities favor its model, while a $77M Series D in 2025 (led by Tarsadia, with RedBird) fuels marketing and cash flow positivity.[4] It influences the ecosystem by curating manager partnerships, boosting retail inflows to startups via venture funds, and evolving customer journeys to compete in a crowded fintech space.[1][4]
Yieldstreet is positioned for growth through fund dominance (targeting 70% volume), expanded evergreen options, and marketing from fresh capital, potentially hitting scale as private markets mature.[4] Trends like AI-driven vetting, advisor integrations, and regulatory tailwinds for retail alts will shape its path, though addressing transparency and service complaints is key to retaining trust amid competition.[2]
As the go-to multi-asset gateway outside stocks, Yieldstreet could redefine retail alternatives—evolving from niche disruptor to portfolio staple if it balances innovation with reliability.[1][3][4]
Key people at Yieldstreet.
Yieldstreet has raised $179.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Yieldstreet's investors include IVP, Lampros Capital Partners, LightShed Ventures, Primetime Partners, Raine Ventures, Sixty8 Capital, TQ Ventures, Ron Zuckerman, Saturn Partners.
Yieldstreet has raised $179.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $100.0M Series C in June 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | $100.0M Series C | IVP, Lampros Capital Partners, LightShed Ventures, Primetime Partners, Raine Ventures, Sixty8 Capital, TQ Ventures, Ron Zuckerman | |
| Feb 1, 2019 | $62.0M Series B | IVP, Raine Ventures, TQ Ventures, Ron Zuckerman | |
| Jan 1, 2018 | $13.0M Series A | IVP, Lampros Capital Partners, LightShed Ventures, Primetime Partners, Raine Ventures, Sixty8 Capital, TQ Ventures, Ron Zuckerman | |
| May 1, 2016 | $4.0M Seed | Primetime Partners, Raine Ventures, Saturn Partners |
