Invest with Mainshares
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Discover SMB Deals
Gain unparalleled access to quality deal flow, ensuring each investment aligns with your broader investment strategy.
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Invest and Track Portfolio
Seamlessly invest in individual deals with digitized commitments and integrated portfolio tracking.
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Receive Distributions
Link your bank account and receive distributions as they are made.
Getting Started
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01 Apply to Join
Fill out a quick application to share your background and investing goals.
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02 Browse Opportunities
Choose from a variety of industries, return structures, and locations to find the right deal for you.
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03 Verify Accreditation
Prove your investor accreditation through bank statements or tax returns.
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04 Invest Today
Make your first investment, with minimums as low as $10K.
Serious entrepreneurs with vetted deals
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How does Mainshares review deals?
Every investment opportunity published on Mainshares undergoes our investment screening process. Some opportunities will be listed by our affiliated, FINRA-registered broker-dealer, Main Street Securities. Main Street Securities conducts extensive screening for both issuers and opportunities before listing them on Mainshares.
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What kinds of investment opportunities are posted?
Mainshares provides access to a variety of deals across industries, from marketing agencies to floor installation. Deals range in size from as small as $1M inspection businesses to $20M glass services businesses. Each deal has its own unique potential and risks based on the individual business plan.
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What information is provided about deals?
To help you make informed decisions, we provide in-depth information and insights for each deal, including issuer decks, data rooms, details on the financials, return structures and much more.
Case study
Mario's Acquisition of a Government Contractor
In March 2024, Mario Antwine, a small business entrepreneur working with Mainshares, successfully raised $1.25M in preferred equity funding to acquire Pearl Interactive Network, an Ohio-based government contractor.
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Mainshares is the leading small business investing platform
Hundreds of investors use Mainshares to invest in small business deals. Our online platform makes it easy for you to compare and review deals, find the right businesses for your portfolio, track the performance of your investments, and receive cash distributions.
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