trusted by 1000+ investors
trusted by 1000+ investors
A New Asset Class:
Investing in Individuals
A New Asset Class:
Investing in Individuals
A New Asset Class:
Investing in Individuals
Athen invests directly in people and their entire careers over a 15-year term.
Backed by
Our Investment Thesis
All Enduring Value Starts With a Person
Every great idea starts with a person.
Markets are structured to invest in companies, not individuals.
Athen creates the ability to invest in an individual and everything they create across their career.
MArkets
Companies
Value creation
Individuals
MArkets
Companies
Value creation
Individuals
MArkets
Companies
Value creation
Individuals
MArkets
Companies
Value creation
Individuals
Our Role
Athen Invests in Every Offering first.
We create, structure, underwrite, and support every offering. All investors participate alongside us through a shared entity on equal terms.
The Structure
How We Structure Each Investment
Each investment is tied to one individual through a 15-year Holding Company.
The Holding Company
One long-term holding company is created for each individual.
Everything they create and build flows into it over time.
One long-term holding company is created for each individual. Everything they create and build flows into it over time.
How Value Flows In
The individual signs a long-term agreement with the holding company. All companies, equity, revenue, and IP created during the term are owned by the holding company.
How Returns Flow Out
Athen invests in the holding company in exchange for equity ownership.
Investors receive distributions from cash flow and liquidity events.
The 15-Year Term
Each investment has a fixed 15-year term. When the term ends, new work is excluded. Assets created during the term remain in the holding company and continue to generate returns.
Why Now
One person can now create multiple outcomes.
One person can now create multiple outcomes.
One person can now create multiple outcomes.
One person can now create multiple outcomes.
With the rise of Technology and AI, one individual now has the ability to run multiple companies and small teams by themselves.
With the rise of Technology and AI, one individual now has the ability to run multiple companies and small teams by themselves.
Why This Works
The Advantage of Long-Term Ownership
Traditional capital is designed to identify the right company.
Athen is designed to identify the right person.
Our structure reallocates risk across time rather than concentrating it in a single company.
By investing in an individual rather than a single venture, capital remains aligned as they adapt to new technologies, markets, and opportunities.
Our Process
How it Works
01
Athen Analyzes Individuals to Fund
Applications are evaluated for repeatable skill, decision-making ability, and long-term value creation.
02
Athen Makes the Investment Public
Athen invests and publishes a structured, long-term opportunity tied to the individual.
03
Investors Back the Individual
Investors acquire equity in the holding company and capture all outcomes an individual creates over time.
04
Outcomes Are Distributed
Cash flows, liquidity events, and other economic outcomes are distributed from the holding company back to investors.
What We Look For
How We Select Individuals
We select individuals based on demonstrated behavior, decision-making, and the ability to produce value repeatedly over time.
Character Integrity
Acts consistently and aligns incentives with long-term outcomes.
Character Integrity
Acts consistently and aligns incentives with long-term outcomes.
Evidence of Execution
Clear proof they can build, ship, and monetize.
Evidence of Execution
Clear proof they can build, ship, and monetize.
Asymmetric Skill or Insight
Any unique ability that compounds with time and leverage.
Asymmetric Skill or Insight
Any unique ability that compounds with time and leverage.
Audience & Distribution
Maintains direct access to demand through reach or channels.
Audience & Distribution
Maintains direct access to demand through reach or channels.
Leverage & Tool Use
Uses technology and tools to multiply personal output.
Leverage & Tool Use
Uses technology and tools to multiply personal output.
Economic Surface Area
Creates value across multiple ventures, platforms, or roles.
Economic Surface Area
Creates value across multiple ventures, platforms, or roles.
Trajectory, Not Pedigree
Acceleration matters more than credentials.
Trajectory, Not Pedigree
Acceleration matters more than credentials.
Learning Rate
Improves skill and judgment faster than peers.
Learning Rate
Improves skill and judgment faster than peers.
Our Investment Community
Built By Long-Term Investors
Athen is backed by a $1B family office and venture studio.
Athen is backed by a $1B family office and venture studio.
Athen is backed by a $1B family office and venture studio.
1,000+
Accredited investors
$1M
Capital raised
$5k
/ per investor
/ per investor
/ per investor
Average check size
Institutional backing
FAQ
What is Athen and how does it work?
Athen enables investors to back ambitious individuals instead of companies. Each person raising on the platform forms a holding company tied to a portion of their future earnings and ventures. Investors buy shares in that entity, receiving proportional returns as that individual builds and succeeds.
How does Athen make money?
Athen earns a small percentage from successful raises and performance fees when investor returns are realized — ensuring we win only when both sides do.
Is Athen open to international users?
At launch, we’re available to U.S.-based accredited investors and individuals. Expansion to global participants and non-accredited investors is planned as regulations allow.
How does Athen select individuals to partner with?
We look for individuals with proven execution, clear long-term potential, and integrity. Our selection committee reviews track records, market potential, and alignment with our investor community.
How are valuations determined for individuals?
Valuations are based on a mix of prior earnings, growth potential, comparable talent metrics, and investor demand — similar to early-stage venture financing, but applied to an individual’s overall portfolio of output.
What happens at the end of the 15-year term?
When the term ends, the individual regains 100% ownership of everything they create moving forward. Investors retain only the returns generated during the agreement period.
Can I invest through an entity?
Yes. Accredited investors may invest via LLCs, trusts, or funds, depending on compliance checks.
What legal structure underpins Athen investments?
Each individual’s entity (typically an LLC or C-Corp) issues revenue or profit participation rights to investors. All offerings are conducted through a registered funding portal, ensuring compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations.
What happens if the individual pivots or underperforms?
Athen investments are intended to be long-term and are generally not liquid. In certain circumstances, limited liquidity may be possible, but it should not be expected. Investors should plan to hold for the full 15-year term.
Can I sell before the 15-year term?
Athen investments are intended to be long-term and are generally not liquid. In certain circumstances, limited liquidity may be possible, but it should not be expected. Investors should plan to hold for the full 15-year term.
What is Athen and how does it work?
Athen enables investors to back ambitious individuals instead of companies. Each person raising on the platform forms a holding company tied to a portion of their future earnings and ventures. Investors buy shares in that entity, receiving proportional returns as that individual builds and succeeds.
How does Athen make money?
Athen earns a small percentage from successful raises and performance fees when investor returns are realized — ensuring we win only when both sides do.
Is Athen open to international users?
At launch, we’re available to U.S.-based accredited investors and individuals. Expansion to global participants and non-accredited investors is planned as regulations allow.
How does Athen select individuals to partner with?
We look for individuals with proven execution, clear long-term potential, and integrity. Our selection committee reviews track records, market potential, and alignment with our investor community.
How are valuations determined for individuals?
Valuations are based on a mix of prior earnings, growth potential, comparable talent metrics, and investor demand — similar to early-stage venture financing, but applied to an individual’s overall portfolio of output.
What happens at the end of the 15-year term?
When the term ends, the individual regains 100% ownership of everything they create moving forward. Investors retain only the returns generated during the agreement period.
Can I invest through an entity?
Yes. Accredited investors may invest via LLCs, trusts, or funds, depending on compliance checks.
What legal structure underpins Athen investments?
Each individual’s entity (typically an LLC or C-Corp) issues revenue or profit participation rights to investors. All offerings are conducted through a registered funding portal, ensuring compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations.
What happens if the individual pivots or underperforms?
Athen investments are intended to be long-term and are generally not liquid. In certain circumstances, limited liquidity may be possible, but it should not be expected. Investors should plan to hold for the full 15-year term.
Can I sell before the 15-year term?
Athen investments are intended to be long-term and are generally not liquid. In certain circumstances, limited liquidity may be possible, but it should not be expected. Investors should plan to hold for the full 15-year term.
What is Athen and how does it work?
Athen enables investors to back ambitious individuals instead of companies. Each person raising on the platform forms a holding company tied to a portion of their future earnings and ventures. Investors buy shares in that entity, receiving proportional returns as that individual builds and succeeds.
How does Athen make money?
Athen earns a small percentage from successful raises and performance fees when investor returns are realized — ensuring we win only when both sides do.
Is Athen open to international users?
At launch, we’re available to U.S.-based accredited investors and individuals. Expansion to global participants and non-accredited investors is planned as regulations allow.
How does Athen select individuals to partner with?
We look for individuals with proven execution, clear long-term potential, and integrity. Our selection committee reviews track records, market potential, and alignment with our investor community.
How are valuations determined for individuals?
Valuations are based on a mix of prior earnings, growth potential, comparable talent metrics, and investor demand — similar to early-stage venture financing, but applied to an individual’s overall portfolio of output.
What happens at the end of the 15-year term?
When the term ends, the individual regains 100% ownership of everything they create moving forward. Investors retain only the returns generated during the agreement period.
Can I invest through an entity?
Yes. Accredited investors may invest via LLCs, trusts, or funds, depending on compliance checks.
What legal structure underpins Athen investments?
Each individual’s entity (typically an LLC or C-Corp) issues revenue or profit participation rights to investors. All offerings are conducted through a registered funding portal, ensuring compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations.
What happens if the individual pivots or underperforms?
Athen investments are intended to be long-term and are generally not liquid. In certain circumstances, limited liquidity may be possible, but it should not be expected. Investors should plan to hold for the full 15-year term.
Can I sell before the 15-year term?
Athen investments are intended to be long-term and are generally not liquid. In certain circumstances, limited liquidity may be possible, but it should not be expected. Investors should plan to hold for the full 15-year term.
What is Athen and how does it work?
Athen enables investors to back ambitious individuals instead of companies. Each person raising on the platform forms a holding company tied to a portion of their future earnings and ventures. Investors buy shares in that entity, receiving proportional returns as that individual builds and succeeds.
How does Athen make money?
Athen earns a small percentage from successful raises and performance fees when investor returns are realized — ensuring we win only when both sides do.
Is Athen open to international users?
At launch, we’re available to U.S.-based accredited investors and individuals. Expansion to global participants and non-accredited investors is planned as regulations allow.
How does Athen select individuals to partner with?
We look for individuals with proven execution, clear long-term potential, and integrity. Our selection committee reviews track records, market potential, and alignment with our investor community.
How are valuations determined for individuals?
Valuations are based on a mix of prior earnings, growth potential, comparable talent metrics, and investor demand — similar to early-stage venture financing, but applied to an individual’s overall portfolio of output.
What happens at the end of the 15-year term?
When the term ends, the individual regains 100% ownership of everything they create moving forward. Investors retain only the returns generated during the agreement period.
Can I invest through an entity?
Yes. Accredited investors may invest via LLCs, trusts, or funds, depending on compliance checks.
What legal structure underpins Athen investments?
Each individual’s entity (typically an LLC or C-Corp) issues revenue or profit participation rights to investors. All offerings are conducted through a registered funding portal, ensuring compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations.
What happens if the individual pivots or underperforms?
Athen investments are intended to be long-term and are generally not liquid. In certain circumstances, limited liquidity may be possible, but it should not be expected. Investors should plan to hold for the full 15-year term.
Can I sell before the 15-year term?
Athen investments are intended to be long-term and are generally not liquid. In certain circumstances, limited liquidity may be possible, but it should not be expected. Investors should plan to hold for the full 15-year term.
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All funding portal activities are conducted by Crowdsurf Portal, a funding portal registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). Crowdsurf Portal is located at 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1305, Dallas, Texas 75225. Please check our background on FINRA’s Funding Portal page here.
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In addition, the Site may make forward-looking statements. You should not rely on these statements but should carefully evaluate the applicable issuers offering materials in assessing any investment opportunity, including the complete set of risk factors that are provided as part of the issuer’s offering materials. You are advised to speak with your financial advisor, accountant and/or attorney when evaluating any securities offering.
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Crowdsurf does not give investment advice, endorsement, analysis or recommendations with respect to any securities. All securities listed here are being offered by, and all information included on this Site is the responsibility of, the applicable issuer of such securities. The intermediary facilitating the offering will be identified in such offering’s documentation.
All funding portal activities are conducted by Crowdsurf Portal, a funding portal registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). Crowdsurf Portal is located at 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1305, Dallas, Texas 75225. Please check our background on FINRA’s Funding Portal page here.
Crowdsurf does not make investment recommendations and no communication through this Site or in any other medium should be construed as a recommendation for any security offered on or off this Site. Neither Crowdsurf, nor any of its officers, directors, agents or employees makes any warranty, express or implied, of any kind whatsoever related to the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any information on this Site or the use of information on this Site. Offers to sell securities can only be made through official offering documents that contain important information about the applicable investment and issuer, including risks.
Investment opportunities posted on this Site are registration-exempt offerings of securities that are not publicly traded, involve a high degree of risk, may lose value, are subject to holding period requirements and are intended for investors who do not need a liquid investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment.
In addition, the Site may make forward-looking statements. You should not rely on these statements but should carefully evaluate the applicable issuers offering materials in assessing any investment opportunity, including the complete set of risk factors that are provided as part of the issuer’s offering materials. You are advised to speak with your financial advisor, accountant and/or attorney when evaluating any securities offering.
By using this Site, you are subject to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Neither the SEC nor any state agency has reviewed the investment opportunities listed on the Site.
The website (the “Site”) is owned by Crowdsurf Markets, INC (“Crowdsurf”), and is used by its subsidiaries Crowdsurf Platform, LLC (“Crowdsurf Platform”) and Crowdsurf Funding Portal LLC (the “Crowdsurf Portal,” and together with Crowdsurf and Crowdsurf Platform, “Crowdsurf”). Certain pages discussing the mechanics and providing educational materials regarding Regulation Crowdfunding offerings may refer to Crowdsurf Funding Portal LLC as “Crowdsurf,” solely for explanatory purposes.
Crowdsurf does not give investment advice, endorsement, analysis or recommendations with respect to any securities. All securities listed here are being offered by, and all information included on this Site is the responsibility of, the applicable issuer of such securities. The intermediary facilitating the offering will be identified in such offering’s documentation.
All funding portal activities are conducted by Crowdsurf Portal, a funding portal registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). Crowdsurf Portal is located at 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1305, Dallas, Texas 75225. Please check our background on FINRA’s Funding Portal page here.
Crowdsurf does not make investment recommendations and no communication through this Site or in any other medium should be construed as a recommendation for any security offered on or off this Site. Neither Crowdsurf, nor any of its officers, directors, agents or employees makes any warranty, express or implied, of any kind whatsoever related to the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any information on this Site or the use of information on this Site. Offers to sell securities can only be made through official offering documents that contain important information about the applicable investment and issuer, including risks.
Investment opportunities posted on this Site are registration-exempt offerings of securities that are not publicly traded, involve a high degree of risk, may lose value, are subject to holding period requirements and are intended for investors who do not need a liquid investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment.
In addition, the Site may make forward-looking statements. You should not rely on these statements but should carefully evaluate the applicable issuers offering materials in assessing any investment opportunity, including the complete set of risk factors that are provided as part of the issuer’s offering materials. You are advised to speak with your financial advisor, accountant and/or attorney when evaluating any securities offering.
By using this Site, you are subject to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Neither the SEC nor any state agency has reviewed the investment opportunities listed on the Site.