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Sydecar Named to CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies 2026 List

Your High-Net-Worth Clients Want Access to Private Companies

Founders who sold equity in a pre-IPO round, executives with concentrated stock, athletes and creators setting up a family office for the first time, and other high-net-worth (HNW) clients are asking their advisors for direct access to private companies.
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Aug 6, 2026

The Carried Interest Bill Was Not Written for Emerging Managers

Under the Ending the Carried Interest Loophole Act, carried interest holders would owe income tax annually on carry they have not yet received, regardless of whether any cash was distributed that year.
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Jun 4, 2026

The RIA's New Role in Private Markets: From Portfolio Constructor to Deal Curator

A growing cohort of sophisticated advisors is acting as deal curators, sourcing and recommending specific opportunities rather than routing clients to fund managers.
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May 15, 2026

The 401(k) Alternative Assets Push Is Premature

The retirement savings system is about to get a lot more complicated.
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May 6, 2026

How DiversiFi Capital Completed a Seven-Figure AI Deal in 48 Hours

With Sydecar, DiversiFi launched, onboarded investors, and completed fundraising into a seven-figure AI deal within 48 hours.
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Apr 30, 2026

Quarterly Product Update, Q1’26

This quarter's updates give Deal Leads a clearer, more complete view of their deals inside the platform.
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Apr 6, 2026

California's New VC Diversity Law Creates a Problem for Emerging Managers

Under the current interpretation of the law, managers and sponsors would be required to register and file for each SPV individually, incurring a $175 annual fee per vehicle.
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Mar 12, 2026

FIPVCC: California’s Founder Demographic Reporting Law

FIPVCC is a California law about reporting basic demographic information about founders who receive venture capital funding.
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Feb 19, 2026

Quarterly Product Update, Q4'25

Updates include clearer investor KYC statuses, a new fundraising estimates calculator, automated wire verification, and more.
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Jan 16, 2026

The Syndicate Toolbox: Scaling from 20 to 200 LPs

Running a syndicate presents a coordination challenge, encompassing tasks such as collecting commitments, managing LP relationships, negotiating allocations, and tracking documents.
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Nov 21, 2025

The Emerging VC Toolbox

Today’s emerging managers can launch and grow a venture practice using modern tools and standardized platforms.
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Nov 20, 2025

How Many Companies Should a VC Fund Invest In?

VC managers choose between concentrated portfolios with higher ownership per deal and diversified portfolios with more total shots on goal.
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Nov 19, 2025

How Raido Capital Closed Twice in One Week with Sydecar

With Sydecar, Raido launched and executed two closes out of the same SPV within one week, meeting the target company’s deadline and securing additional allocation.
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Nov 18, 2025

Building Momentum at Sydecar

In 2025, we have achieved a series of growth milestones that reflect both our platform’s momentum and our customers’ confidence in the infrastructure we’re building.
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Oct 21, 2025

How Emerging Fund Managers are Using Co-Investments to Win Deals and LPs

Co-investing allows LPs to participate in individual deals alongside a fund, offering more control, transparency, and alignment.
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Oct 1, 2025

A New Look for Sydecar

Unveiling Sydecar’s refreshed brand identity, an evolution that reflects our growth, deepened trust with customers, and commitment to powering the future of private markets.
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Sep 18, 2025