Private Markets
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Go beyond traditional markets with private investments designed to drive long-term growth potential within your wealth strategy.

Access alternative assets from leading fund managers

Diversify your portfolio with private equity and venture capital to target higher risk growth opportunities.

Private Equity

Tap into global growth through private equity investments in innovative small and mid-sized businesses. For sophisticated and high net worth investors only. Capital at risk.

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Venture Capital Trusts

VCTs enable you to invest in the future of innovative UK companies and enjoy significant tax benefits. For sophisticated and high net worth investors only. Capital at risk.

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Investing should be viewed as longer term and as part of a diversified portfolio. These are high-risk investments, available to eligible sophisticated and high-net-worth investors only. You could lose all the money you invest.

Diversify beyond public markets

Private markets provide access to asset classes that tend to be less correlated with public markets, helping eligible investors diversify their portfolios.

Top tier funds you can trust

We partner with renowned managers including Schroders Capital, bringing institutional quality and deep expertise to your private market portfolio.

Optimise your tax liabilities

Sidekick offers products designed to help you optimise your tax efficiency while growing your wealth. We make it easier to keep more of what you earn and invest smarter for the future.

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Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs)

VCTs enable you to invest in the future of innovative UK companies and enjoy significant tax benefits.

How to start investing in private markets with Sidekick

Go to your app

Tap the private market investments card on your home screen.

Check your eligibility

Tap the ‘Learn more about eligibility’ card to make sure private market investments are right for you.

Open your account

Eligible high-net worth or sophisticated investors can then follow the simple on-screen instructions to set up their account.

Any questions on Private Market investments?

What are private market investments

Private markets include alternative investments, not typically traded on public exchanges: like private equity, private credit, and infrastructure. These opportunities are typically reserved for institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, but Sidekick gives eligible sophisticated and high-net-worth investors access to them through carefully curated funds from leading managers.

How does Sidekick select private market investments?

We work with experienced fund managers and carry out thorough due diligence before listing any private market opportunity on the platform. Sidekick focuses on institutional-grade funds with strong governance and investor protections, designed with individual investors in mind. You’ll receive clear information and disclosures whether you’re investing in a VCT or another private fund.

What are the risks of private market investing?

Private market investments are not suitable for everyone. They are typically illiquid, meaning you won’t be able to access your money easily or quickly. They often have long lock-up periods (5–10+ years), carry a higher risk profile, and may not offer regular income or performance updates. Before investing, it’s important to understand these trade-offs and ensure the investment aligns with your long-term financial objectives. Capital is at risk.

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Important Information
Investing puts your capital at risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up, and you may get back less than you put in. If you’re not sure whether an investment is right for you, it’s best to speak to a qualified financial adviser.

Regulatory Information

Sidekick Money Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales (No. 13882980). Sidekick Money Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 984829). Our address is 21-33 Great Eastern St, London, EC2A 3EJ.

Payment and e-money services (Non MIFID related products) are provided by The Currency Cloud Limited. Registered in England No. 06323311. Registered Office: Stewardship Building 1st Floor, 12 Steward Street London E1 6FQ. The Currency Cloud Limited is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 for the issuing of electronic money (FRN: 900199).

Sidekick Money Ltd also provides investment management and lending services. These are separate and unrelated to the account and payment services you receive from The Currency Cloud Limited.