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How to Invest in Private Equity as an Individual

We make quality private equity investments available to
individual and retail investors.

Non-Institutional Private Equity Investing

For individuals seeking to invest in private equity, traditional barriers have limited access to institutional-quality deals or the asset class entirely. Pass the Hat changes that, empowering individual investors to diversify their portfolios with direct investment opportunities in companies and real estate.

Our platform simplifies how to invest in private equity as an individual:

  • Browse pre-vetted deals backed by Borgman Capital's expertise.

  • Access complete investment memorandums.

  • $50,000 minimums.

  • Flexibility to invest as an individual, entity, self-directed IRA, trust, or other types of accredited investor (as defined by the SEC).

Borgman Capital does not sponsor pooled investment funds through this investment platform. Instead Pass the Hat is a platform giving investors the flexibility to pick companies and real estate properties in which to invest. And, the Pass the Hat platform follows a private equity model where each investment vehicle owns control of an operating company or real estate property rather than a passive or minority interest in a business.

Our visual guide breaks the process down into clear, manageable steps.

How Individual Investors Access Private Equity

Browse Unique Offers

Explore pre-vetted opportunities sponsored by Borgman Capital.

Create Your Free Account

Access detailed investment memorandums.

Become an Investor

Put our insights to work and start your journey investing in the private market.

Diversify Your Portfolio with Alternatives

Sticking to mainstream investing is fine… until you see what else is out there. That’s why we’re here – to open the eyes of accredited investors to the world of private market opportunities.

You should review each offering in detail and consult with your legal, tax, and financial advisors before making an investment.