Frequently asked questions
Answers about Access, the community, how we invest and the Access app. Can’t find what you need? Email support@accesswealth.io.
What is Access?
Access is a private investment platform and community for Professional Investors. Members invest in curated alternative investments, including a fund of hedge funds and direct private market opportunities, alongside a network of like-minded peers.
Who is Access for?
Access is for Professional Investors who want exposure to alternative investments and value being part of a community of experienced investors, operators and founders.
Is Access regulated?
Yes. Access Technologies Opco Ltd is incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) with a Category 3C licence.
What do Community, Peace and Adventure mean at Access?
Community is the network of Access members. Peace and Adventure are the names Access uses for its two investment areas: Access Pure Alpha and Direct Investments.
How do I get started with Access?
Book a discovery call or download the Access app and apply to join. Once your application is reviewed and your KYC is complete, your account is enabled and you can view live offerings.
Who can join the Access community?
Membership is by application and open to Professional Investors only. Applicants are also asked what they would bring to the community, since what members share in knowledge matters as much as what they invest.
What is a Professional Investor?
Under DFSA guidelines, individuals generally qualify as Professional Investors with a net worth above $1 million, excluding their primary place of residence, along with sufficient experience and understanding of the relevant financial markets. Your status is confirmed during onboarding.
How do I join the Access Community?
You can schedule a meeting with us by booking a discovery call. Alternatively, you can reach out to our Investor Relations team at support@accesswealth.io. We will get back to you within 24 to 48 hours.
How are Access and its members aligned?
At least one Access shareholder is invested in every opportunity launched on the platform, and all investors, including shareholders, pay the same fees within a given subscription tier and timeframe.
What does membership include beyond investing?
Members join private dinners, curated events and activities such as padel, and can connect with one another through the Access app to share expertise and introductions.
What is Access's barbell approach?
It describes how Access thinks about alternative investments: combining lower-volatility holdings with higher-risk, higher-potential holdings. The lower-volatility end can still lose value, and the higher-risk end can lose all of its capital. It is general information about Access's approach, not a recommendation to invest in any product, and it does not take account of your circumstances.
What is Access Pure Alpha?
Access Pure Alpha is a curated fund of hedge funds that targets consistent returns with low correlation to traditional markets. It holds a diversified portfolio of 12 to 20 established managers, overseen by a dedicated team and investment committee.
What are Direct Investments?
Direct Investments are individual private market opportunities sourced by the Access team and community networks. From over 1,000 opportunities reviewed each year, 10 to 20 are brought to investors, spanning sectors such as AI, defence, energy and robotics.
What is the minimum investment?
Direct Investments accept commitments from $25,000. Participation is deal by deal, so each investor decides which opportunities to take part in and how much to commit.
What are the risks of investing in alternative assets?
Alternative investments carry a high degree of risk. They may be illiquid, concentrated or use leverage, and you may lose some or all of your capital. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
What can I do in the Access app?
The app brings your Access relationship into one place. Track your total net assets and the performance of each holding, browse offerings as they launch, commit to opportunities alongside other members, and book time with the Access team.
How do I get access to the app?
Apply to join the waitlist. The team will review your details and reach out to discuss how you may complement the community. Your account is then enabled for KYC, and once KYC is complete you can access the platform’s offerings.
How is my personal information protected?
All communication between you and the Access servers is SSL encrypted, and role-based access controls ensure your information is only available to people responsible for specific business tasks. Access also conducts regular security audits in line with DFSA guidelines.
How are my investments held and safeguarded?
Investments in Access Pure Alpha are held through Access Wealth Technologies SPC, a fund regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). The fund is administered by NAV Consulting, which keeps an independent record of your holdings, overseen by independent directors from Paradigm Governance Partners, and audited by RSM Cayman.
Direct Investments are custodied with Apex Group, one of the largest fund administrators in the world with over $3.5 trillion in assets under administration, regulated by the FCA and in a formal partnership with Access.
Access, as Investment Manager, is regulated by the DFSA in the DIFC, which provides an additional layer of regulatory oversight.
How often will I receive performance updates?
Performance of alternative investments is reported shortly after Access receives statements from the underlying investments. Key terms and fund documents for each opportunity are available in its investment details in the app.
