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Investing with Toloka is simple
Become an investor from just $5,000.
We are happy to answer any questions
contact@toloka.vc
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Register on the Toloka.vc platform as a private investor.
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Browse curated investment opportunities for Toloka members in the private investor channel.
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Connect with other investors in discussions about the projects that interest you.
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Invest in your chosen project with other participants via an SPV.
A Unique Opportunity to Build Your Own Venture Investment Portfolio
By becoming a Toloka partner, you gain:
Selectivity
Carefully vetted deals chosen by the syndicate’s founders, who personally invest in every single opportunity.
$ 10,000
the minimum personal investment from each founder
Ihor Shoifot
Taras Kyrychenko
Oleksandr Kolb
Analytics
Transparent, structured deal analysis prepared by the syndicate team.A dedicated SPV is created for every investment.
Legal Support
Toloka provides full legal and operational support for up to 10 years — including due diligence, term sheet preparation, and administration throughout the investment and exit process.
Membership
Free membership in the syndicate, with full access to all events and valuable resources.
Accessibility
The ability to invest from $5,000 per deal, with no minimum number of required investments.
Flexibility
Investors can participate as individuals or legal entities, and can invest and receive returns using cryptocurrency.
We understand that investing in startups has certain risks
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Limited liquidity is expected for 3-5 years.
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You have limited influence on the activities of the company you invest in.
3
Occasionally, startups can go bankrupt.
Our preferred syndicate member is a partner, who:
Has money
and is interested in multiplying it within 3-5 years.
Is ready to invest 10-20-30% of their capital
in fast-growing global startups.
Has realistic expectations
from investing and understands the risks of venture capital.
Is eager to learn the process of investing in IT
in order to make such decisions independently and effectively.
Prefers to create their own portfolio
of 5-10-50 investments.
Has a clear pro-Ukrainian position and prefers to cooperate
with other investors and startups for a common goal: to offer companies for investment and strengthen the syndicate.
Operating Model & Fees
Deal Costs
A one-time fee of 4.5% to 8.5%, depending on the investment amount. This fee applies only when an investor participates in a specific deal.
Investment Horizon
The expected holding period is 3–5 years, with a target return of 2–3×. In some cases, exits may occur earlier or later.
Transparency & Legal Support
All investments are executed through transfers to an SPV account, managed by professional service providers and U.S.-based legal experts. This ensures the entire investment process complies strictly with international regulations.
Syndicate Fee
TOLOKA LLC receives 20% of investor profit only if a deal generates more than 10% return on the investor’s capital. There is no membership fee.
How are investments executed legally?
Investments are made by transferring the investor’s funds to an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle). A new SPV is created for each deal via a professional syndicate administration platform (e.g., allocations.com).
What if I want to withdraw my money earlier than 3–5 years?
Startup investments have limited liquidity for 3–5 years. Early exit is only possible by selling your stake — typically at a discount.
What guarantees are provided to investors?
Investing in startups involves significant risk. Investors are protected by the laws of the jurisdiction governing the startup and the SPV. However, the primary protection is the syndicate’s deal selection, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring — which significantly increases the probability of a profitable exit.
What is the minimum investment amount?
Each investor independently decides whether to participate and how much to invest. The minimum investment per deal is $5,000.
What taxes do investors need to pay on investment returns?
Investors must pay taxes in the country where they are tax residents at the moment they receive income (this may differ from citizenship).
According to Ukrainian tax law as of early 2024:At the end of the year in which an investor receives income, they must file a tax declaration and pay: 18% Personal Income Tax, 1.5% Military Tax. Please consult a professional tax advisor for detailed guidance based on your jurisdiction.
How does a syndicate work, and how is it different from a fund?
1. A syndicate does not pool investor money. Instead, it offers deals in which the General Partners invest their own capital, and investors choose whether to join.
2. Syndicate investors choose which deals to participate in and how much to invest (starting from $5,000). In funds, investment decisions are made internally, and LPs usually have no influence.
3. Funds typically have higher minimum commitments and invest with larger checks; they often exert stronger influence on startups.
4. Syndicate investors receive deal-level reporting, whereas fund LPs usually receive aggregated reports.
5. Syndicate investing (like Toloka.VC) generally has lower costs, as investors do not pay annual management fees — only a reasonable upfront fee per deal.
6. Syndicates are usually chosen by people who want to understand their investments, make independent decisions, and access high-quality startup deals with relatively modest capital.
How is communication with investors organized?
All investors are added to a private messaging channel where news and new deals are posted. If an investor wants to join a deal, they are added to a dedicated deal chat. In both the main channel and deal chats, investors receive step-by-step instructions and full information support from the Toloka team. To access sensitive deal information, all investors sign an NDA when joining the syndicate.
What do I need to do to start investing in business startups together with Toloka.VC?
To build a diversified and balanced venture investment portfolio with Toloka, you need to:
1. Submit the investor application form.
2. Sign the NDA (sent to your email).
3. Join Toloka’s messaging channels, where all news and investment opportunities are posted (the invite is sent after your application is approved).
4. When a new deal appears in the main channel, follow the link to the Deal Chat to review detailed materials (investment memo, pitch deck, financial models, etc.) and participate in discussions.
5. Join Zoom calls with General Partners and startup founders to explore terms and ask questions.
6. Submit your commitment form, specifying the amount you wish to invest.
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an Investor
Please provide your contact details so we can schedule an introductory call and add you to the chat for potential investors. We guarantee that your information will not be shared with third parties and will only be used for communication regarding Toloka.VC projects.
