I'm new to startup investing. Is that a problem?

Not at all. Many of our members are first-time investors. For every deal, the Akka investment team provides detailed analysis to support your decision-making. You'll also have access to live pitches with founders, a member chat, and online training through Akkademy, plus exclusive events and webinars to help you learn.

How are startups selected?

Akka's investment team screens over 5,000 companies annually across Europe and the US. After rigorous due diligence covering financials, teams, and markets, only about 15 startups make the cut. These range from bold early-stage bets to late-stage unicorns.

What returns can I expect?

Venture capital as an asset class has historically returned 20-30% annually (Cambridge Associates, 1980-2024). Our own portfolio grew 33% in 2025, compared to 17% for the S&P 500. While this demonstrates the potential of startup investing, past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns vary widely—some startups may return 20x or more, while others might fail completely. The industry average is around 2.4x. Diversifying across 15-30 startups is essential to capture the portfolio effect that delivers strong returns. Only invest capital you can afford to lose and won't need for 7-10 years.

When can I exit my investments?

Startup investments are highly illiquid with typical holding periods of 5-10 years until an exit event (acquisition, IPO, or secondary sale). This isn't day trading—it's long-term wealth building. We're developing a secondary marketplace for members, but liquidity is never guaranteed.

Startup investing involves significant risks: Illiquidity (5-10 year holding periods with no guaranteed exit), potential total loss (some startups will fail completely), dilution (your stake may be reduced in future rounds though we provide anti-dilution protection), and market risk (valuations can fluctuate significantly). That's why diversification is critical—we recommend building a portfolio of at least 15-30 startups over time. Our fund-level protections (anti-dilution, liquidation preference) reduce but don't eliminate these risks. Only invest what you can afford to lose completely.

Do I have to invest in every deal?

No. We present 1-2 exclusive opportunities per month, and you choose which align with your interests and strategy. There's zero obligation to invest in any deal. Your membership grants access—what you do with it is entirely up to you.

How is Akka different from other platforms?

Three key differences: 1. Higher quality deals (0.3% selection rate from 5,000+ companies reviewed annually), 2. Fund-level protections (anti-dilution, liquidation preference, pro-rata rights), 3. Exclusive access to pre-IPO unicorns like Anthropic, Revolut, and Epic Games. Plus comprehensive training through Akkademy and an exclusive community of 2,500+ active investors.

What's your refund policy?

All memberships include a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with the platform, deal quality, or community within your first 30 days, we'll refund your membership fee in full—no questions asked. Note: This applies to membership fees only, not invested capital, which is locked in the startups you've chosen to back.

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We select top deals

5,000+ deals reviewed.
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We review thousands of startups and select only the top 0.3%. The ones backed by top VCs with real potential.

We analyze every deal

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Each opportunity is reviewed across market, team, financials, and key risks. The hard part is done before it reaches you.

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Each startup comes with our investment memo, a video analysis, and live founder sessions. Everything you need to decide without hours of research.

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Anti-Dilution

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Your stake won’t vanish if the company raises at a lower valuation.

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You get your money back first if the company is sold, before founders or common shareholders.

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You can reinvest in later rounds to keep or grow your share in the best-performing startups.

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+33% growth in 2025*

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Max invest. / year

€10,000

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€2,000

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Max invest. / year

€50,000

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€10,000

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Unlimited

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. Startup investments are illiquid and carry risk of total loss.

The investment opportunities we offer to users are managed under the license of Blast Angels Europe SAS, a European crowdfunding provider authorized by the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) under number FP-2024-9. As such, it has been authorized to operate in Sweden through a European passport.Access to this information and Akka’s service implies prior and unconditional acceptance of the terms and conditions described below. Investing in startups and early-stage companies involves risks, such as lack of liquidity, loss of investment, or share dilution, among others.Akka strongly recommends informing yourself of these risks before starting, in order to make informed and thoughtful investment decisions.

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