How it works

Private markets, made verifiable and on-chain.

Portera is an on-chain platform giving eligible investors access to curated pre-IPO and private technology positions, structured for transparency and backed by real shares.

~$15TGlobal private markets AUMMCKINSEY, 2026
7+ yrsTypical PE lock-up periodINDUSTRY STANDARD
$250K+Traditional investment minimumINDUSTRY STANDARD
The problem

Why private markets have stayed off-limits

One of the most sought-after asset classes has historically been accessible only to institutions and the ultra-wealthy. Four structural barriers kept it that way.

01
High barriers to entry

Minimums of $250K to $1M lock out all but institutions and the ultra-wealthy.

02
Severe illiquidity

Capital is locked 7 to 10 years; secondary transfers take 60 to 90 days.

03
Opacity and inefficiency

Paper-based ownership; managers lose 30 to 40% of time to admin.

04
Fragmented global access

Cross-border investing stays manual, slow, and jurisdictionally complex.

For investors

Invest in curated private-tech positions, on-chain.

Eligible investors browse vetted offerings, subscribe via wire, ACH, or stablecoin, and receive tokenized positions they can track in real time.

01
Get verified

Complete KYC on-platform. Your wallet is whitelisted for compliant access.

KYC + eligibility
02
Browse offerings

Explore curated pre-IPO offerings, each with docs, structure, and NAV.

Vetted deals
03
Fund your position

Fund in USD or USDC. A USD-to-stablecoin flow is handled for you.

Wire · ACH · USDC
04
Track on-chain

Tokens hit your wallet. NAV, distributions, and portfolio update live.

Real-time visibility
For issuers

Tokenize and distribute private equity with automated infrastructure.

Portera is also a platform for private companies and asset managers seeking a compliant, efficient way to bring offerings to a qualified global investor base.

01
Tokenize

Convert equity or pre-IPO shares into audited on-chain tokens.

02
List & comply

Publish offerings; eligibility, lock-ups, and restrictions enforced on-chain.

03
Distribute

Reach a qualified global investor base with automated cap table and payouts.

Faster fundraising
Automated cap table
Lower overhead
Global investor reach
Benefits

Why eligible investors choose Portera

On-chain infrastructure removes friction at every layer of the private markets experience.

Liquidity infrastructure
Token transfers settle in minutes, not 60 to 90 days
Secondary marketplace in development, subject to licensing
Divisible to 18 decimals for fractional flexibility
Transparency and verification
Ownership, NAV, and distributions recorded on-chain
Independently audited smart contracts
Real-time portfolio visibility
Lower costs
Lower transfer-agent and secondary transfer fees
On-chain records reduce audit expense
Lower deployment cost than enterprise alternatives
Curated access
Rigorous institutional due diligence on each offering
Curated pre-IPO positions at specialized entry points
Eligible investors only, fully verified
Technology

Simple and transparent by design.

Portera's infrastructure enforces compliance, transparency, and automation at the protocol level, not as a layer on top.

Compliance

Eligibility, lock-ups, and transfer rules enforced at the contract level.

Transparency

Ownership, NAV, and distributions recorded immutably on-chain.

Automation

Distributions and reporting replace manual, staff-heavy workflows.

Interoperability

ERC-20 standard infrastructure connects to wallets and exchanges.

Compliance by design

Investor eligibility, lock-ups, and transfer restrictions are enforced programmatically at the smart contract level. Compliance is not a manual checklist, it is the protocol itself.

Full on-chain transparency

Ownership records, NAV updates, and distributions are recorded immutably on-chain. Any participant can verify the state of their position at any time, without relying on a third party.

Automated operations

Distributions and reporting replace manual, staff-intensive workflows. Issuers spend time on investment decisions rather than administrative overhead.

Global and interoperable

ERC-20 token infrastructure connects to wallets and exchanges. Portera is built on open standards, not a proprietary silo, giving investors and issuers flexibility as the ecosystem evolves.

Getting started

Get started in weeks, not quarters.

The process is designed to be fast and straightforward for both investors and issuers, with no crypto expertise required to participate.

01
Apply

Submit offering docs or investor accreditation.

02
Connect wallet

Your address is whitelisted on-chain.

03
Transact

Deploy or subscribe via wire, ACH, or USDC.

04
Go live

Instant issuance; track it all on the dashboard.

Ready to access private markets on-chain?

Early access is open to eligible investors. Founding access members receive priority allocation and dedicated onboarding.