Yieldstreet

Yieldstreet is a management platform that provides retail investors access to income-generating investment products. Founded in 2015, It gives individuals access to alternative investments that have traditionally been off-limits to the average investor. With over $2.5 billion invested across multiple asset classes, Yieldstreet is changing the way people generate passive income by lowering and removing the barriers that historically kept these lucrative opportunities far out of reach. In 2013, founders Milind Mehere and Michael Weisz were frustrated that many investment strategies were typically reserved only for institutions and the ultra-wealthy. Typically, the average investor was left to choose between the stock market and bonds with falling yields - with few options in between. Asset-based investments had longer hold periods and a higher barrier of entry, keeping them well out of reach of accredited investors — even more so for unaccredited investors. As a result, they decided to leverage the growing fintech disruption to give more people access to these previously restricted alternative investments. Milind’s background in building companies combined with Michael’s decade-plus experience in investing and fund management formed the core of Yieldstreet. Passion for their investors and employees as well as a willing embrace of innovation, has been part of Yieldstreet’s identity from the beginning. Each decision to leverage a new technology, or investment strategy, or originate a new deal is made to put investors first. That drive has propelled Yieldstreet across all 50 states, crossing $100M invested in less than eight quarters, with the $1B milestone coming only three years later. In 2019, Yieldstreet’s membership had grown to 100,000, and a savings account for members was launched. Yieldstreet, since its launch in 2015, has not deviated from its goal to change investing for the better, nor has it slowed down. Yieldstreet was ranked number 46 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies and has been recognized by Built In as one of the Best Places to Work. Yieldstreet today delivers wealth generation options and alternative investments for more than 330,000 investors and has returned more than $1.3 billion in principal/interest. Many alternative investment platforms only focus on one asset class, such as real estate or art. Yieldstreet’s offerings, accessed through cash or a low-fee IRA, cover a wide range of asset classes — art, real estate, legal, corporates, consumer, and commercial, via single investments or funds. Yieldstreet also offers its members short-term notes on offerings with a hold period between 3 and 6 months, which generally boast higher interest rates than money markets and CDs. Yieldstreet is headquartered in New York and has offices in Brazil, Greece, and Malta. Michael Weisz serves as President and Milind Mehere serves as CEO. Together, they manage a team of more than 140 employees, all working toward Yieldstreet’s one goal: to change the way people invest for the better.

Ted Yarbrough

Chief Investment Officer

5 past transactions

Cadre

Acquisition in 2023
Cadre is an online marketplace established in 2014 that connects accredited investors with opportunities in commercial real estate. Founded by Ryan Williams, Josh Kushner, and Jared Kushner, the platform leverages proprietary technology and data analytics to streamline the investment process, allowing users to analyze assets quickly, identify market trends, and make informed decisions. Cadre introduces liquidity to the real estate market by enabling investors to sell their interests on a secondary marketplace, thus enhancing transparency and efficiency. The company manages various investment funds, including the Cadre Direct Access Fund, which focuses on value-added opportunities in multi-family, industrial, hospitality, and office asset classes within the United States. By utilizing data science, Cadre aims to provide an economical approach to real estate investment, helping investors diversify portfolios and mitigate risks while targeting long-term returns.

Wonder

Series B in 2022
Wonder is a company that operates in two distinct sectors: gaming and food delivery. In the gaming industry, Wonder develops an all-in-one platform specifically for Android mobile devices, enabling users to play, stream, and share games seamlessly across different devices, thus enhancing the overall gaming experience. In the food delivery sector, Wonder runs truck-based restaurants that allow consumers to order food via a mobile app. These trucks are dispatched to locations near users’ homes, where they prepare meals on-site to ensure freshness and quality in deliveries. This dual focus on technology and culinary services positions Wonder uniquely in the market, catering to diverse consumer needs.

Fetch

Series E in 2022
Fetch is the leading mobile shopping platform that enables users to earn and redeem rewards. The platform provides users with the easiest way to save on everyday purchases by simply scanning their receipts. For their brand partners, the platform allows them to understand a 360-degree view of shopping habits, and to meaningfully reward a customer's individual loyalty.

WealthFlex

Acquisition in 2019
WealthFlex is an online platform based in Bellevue, Washington, that offers investors access to private investment opportunities through self-directed Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Founded in 2014, the company operates as a subsidiary of YieldStreet, Inc. WealthFlex distinguishes itself by providing a digital IRA service that allows individual clients to easily and affordably explore unique investment options. The platform emphasizes a user-friendly experience, aiming to deliver quality fund management services and enabling IRA holders to quickly access higher-yield private investments.

Athena Art Finance

Acquisition in 2019
Athena Art Finance is a specialty finance company that provides loans for the global art market. It offers a full-service platform that focuses on debt origination, portfolio management, and distribution of art-backed credit risk globally. The company is financially backed by private equity sponsors, The Carlyle Group and Pictet Group.
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