Meet These 3 Cool Companies That Will Help You Invest Like A Pro

The vast majority of people don't have the capital to invest like a hedge fund. It takes skill, knowledge and monetary resources...right? Not so much anymore, due to advances in the fintech space, some startups are helping regular people invest in private companies. Here are a few of them.

HedgeCoVest

HedgeCoVest allows people who don't have the capabilities of a hedge fund to invest like one. HedgeCoVest created an online marketplace for users to invest with the same strategies as hedge funds. With over 50 hedge funds on its system, users can select investment strategies and the site will do the trading for the investors during the day and assign positions at the end.

Why is this important?

By allowing regular individuals to invest along hedge funds, it's breaking down the barriers that have existed for decades and can potentially allow individuals to have hedge fund-sized returns.

EquityZen

EquityZen allows users to participate in private companies and invest in ones that they wouldn't normally be able to invest in by connecting shareholders, investors and companies. Backed by venture capital investors and wealth managers (to name a few), it helps start up employees receive compensation more immediately.

Why is this important?

EquityZen will give exclusive access to startup listings not available to the general public. Although users have to be SEC qualified to invest through EquityZen, it has an edge because of the simplistic investing process after being approved to participate.

OurCrowd

OurCrowd allows investors to invest in private investments, through co-investment opportunities by breaking investment-minimum barriers. With over $220 million already raised and 93 companies funded, OurCrowd creates an easy system for investors to make portfolios and browse investment opportunities and first-hand access to trending startups.

Why is this important?

The average person had no way to invest in private companies that are also backed by a large quasi-VC like OurCrowd. In fact, Benzinga's CEO has invested in two OurCrowd deals, with one already having an exit. OurCrowd provides early access to investment opportunities for pre-A stage ventures.

Don't fret just because your bank account doesn't have six zeroes -- investing can be accessible to anyone in 2016. For a more in-depth look at these accessible investment marketplaces, and to discover even more cool startups, make sure to check out the BZ Fintech Awards in New York City later this month.