What Is Play Money?
A high-level overview of the platform for new users
Play Money is an angel investment platform that makes it easy for you to invest in startups alongside experienced investors.
How It Works
Play Money connects you with curated startup investment opportunities. Each deal on the platform represents a chance to invest in a company through a structure called an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle). An SPV pools money from multiple investors into a single legal entity that makes the investment on everyone's behalf.
Browse deals
Explore investment opportunities from vetted startups across categories like climate tech, AI, health, fintech, and more.
Invest
Choose a deal, select how much you want to invest, and confirm your commitment in just a few clicks.
Fund
Send your money via bank transfer (ACH), wire, or through your IRA/DAF custodian.
Track
Follow your investment's progress from commitment through funding in your portfolio.
The platform handles the legal setup, payment processing, and ongoing administration so you can focus on choosing the companies you believe in.
Who Is It For?
Play Money is designed for accredited investors who want to participate in angel investing — whether you are just starting out or have years of experience.
First-time angels
A guided, transparent way to make your first startup investment with confidence.
Experienced investors
Quality deal flow and a streamlined process for building your portfolio.
Entity investors
Invest through an LLC, trust, IRA, or DAF — the platform supports all common structures.
Community members
Join investor networks that use Play Money for deal sharing and co-investing.
What Makes It Different?
Guided experience
The investment process walks you through every step, from identity verification to payment.
Communities
Join investor communities around shared networks, organizations, or interests.
Transparency
Every deal page gives you detailed information about the company, team, terms, and investor sentiment.
All-in-one tracking
Your portfolio, documents, tax forms, and investment timeline are all in one place.
Achievement system
Earn badges as you grow your angel investing journey, from your first deal to a diversified portfolio.
Referral rewards
Share your referral link and earn carry credits — invest with 0% carry.
What You Can Do
Browse and discover deals
Search for startups across categories like climate tech, AI, health, fintech, and more.
Invest in companies
Commit capital to deals that excite you, starting from as little as $500 per deal.
Track your portfolio
See the status of every investment, from commitment through funding.
View insights
Explore analytics about your portfolio, including category diversity and co-investor connections.
Join communities
Connect with investor groups and see community-exclusive deals.
Learn
Access educational content about angel investing, from basics to advanced topics.
Earn achievements
Unlock badges as you invest, refer friends, and explore the platform.
Refer friends
Share your referral link and earn carry credits when friends sign up and invest.
Common Questions
Do I need to be an accredited investor? Yes. Securities regulations require that investors in private startup deals meet certain income or net worth thresholds. The platform will guide you through confirming your accreditation status as part of the investment process.
Is there a cost to join? Creating an account and browsing deals is free. Fees only apply when you make an investment. See Understanding Fees for details.
How is my money protected? Each investment is made through a separate SPV, which is a distinct legal entity. Your investment is held within that structure. Play Money uses bank-grade security for payments and data protection.
Can I invest with my business entity or retirement account? Yes. Play Money supports investing as an individual, through an LLC, corporation, partnership, trust, IRA, or donor-advised fund (DAF). See Investment Profiles to learn more.
Get Started
Last updated 2 weeks ago
Built with Documentation.AI