Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) face increasing pressure to diversify client portfolios, generate alpha, and gain exposure to cutting-edge investment opportunities. In today’s rapidly evolving market, AI-driven innovation presents an unparalleled growth opportunity. One fund leading the charge in this space is StartFast Fund III—a $100M early-stage venture fund focused on B2B AI startups in fintech, cybersecurity, healthcare, and commerce. Here are seven reasons why RIAs should consider partnering with StartFast Fund III:
- Access to High-Growth AI Startups at the Earliest Stages
StartFast Fund III is strategically positioned to invest in seed and A-round AI startups poised for massive growth. The fund capitalizes on the AI revolution, targeting sectors where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries. As a first-mover investor, StartFast provides exposure to companies before they reach unicorn status—an opportunity typically reserved for institutional investors.
Why It Matters for RIAs
RIAs can provide their clients with early access to AI-driven private market investments—a sector experiencing exponential growth but largely inaccessible through traditional public equities.
- Strong Track Record of Top-Decile Venture Performance
StartFast’s previous funds have consistently outperformed industry benchmarks:
● Fund I (2012-2020): 33% IRR | 3.4x MOIC/TVPI
● Fund II (2021-Present): Multiple up-rounds, successful exits, and strong early performance
● Fund III Target: 5.2x MOIC
Why It Matters for RIAs
With a track record of top-decile performance, StartFast Fund III provides RIAs with a venture capital fund that has demonstrated its ability to generate outsized returns—helping clients meet long-term investment objectives.
- Exclusive Investment Opportunities Through Proprietary Deal Flow
StartFast Fund III has built a national VC/PE co-investor network, giving it access to top-tier AI startups before they hit mainstream VC radar. The fund’s proprietary 23-filter screening process ensures that only the highest-potential AI startups make it into the portfolio.
Why It Matters for RIAs
Unlike public markets, where AI stocks are already overvalued, StartFast Fund III provides exclusive access to AI investments that are not yet priced into the market, allowing RIAs to offer clients unique, high-growth opportunities.
- Risk Mitigation Through Diversified AI Investment Strategy
StartFast Fund III’s sector-diverse AI approach reduces risk by investing across four high-growth industries:
● Fintech (fraud detection, AI-driven financial advisory)
● Cybersecurity (automated threat detection, fraud prevention)
● Healthcare (AI-driven diagnostics, clinical decision support)
● Commerce (AI-powered personalized shopping, visual search)
Why It Matters for RIAs
The fund’s multi-industry AI focus ensures that risk is spread across different sectors, allowing for more resilient returns despite market fluctuations in any single vertical.
- Institutional-Grade Fund Structure with RIA-Friendly Terms
StartFast Fund III is designed with institutional-grade fund governance and investor protections, offering:
● 10-year fund life with structured liquidity events
● 2% management fee for 5 years, then 1% thereafter
● 20% carried interest, aligned with investor success
● 50% follow-on reserve to support top-performing investments
Why It Matters for RIAs
RIAs can offer their clients an institutional-quality venture capital investment with clear exit strategies and investor-friendly terms that align with wealth management goals.
- Alignment with Next-Gen Wealth Transfer & High-Net-Worth Investors
As $84 trillion in generational wealth transfers to younger investors over the next 20 years, AI and venture capital investments are becoming a key priority for HNWIs and UHNWIs. Surveys show that younger investors are twice as likely to allocate capital to private market alternatives—including venture capital.
Why It Matters for RIAs
By partnering with StartFast Fund III, RIAs can future-proof their wealth management practice by catering to next-gen investors who are actively seeking exposure to AI and private market investments.
- Strong GP Team with Four Decades of AI & Venture Experience
StartFast’s General Partners have been working and investing together since 2007, bringing extensive expertise in AI, venture capital, and startup growth:
● Nasir Ali – Early-stage VC expert with experience in forming multiple funds
● Olivia Goldstein – AI entrepreneur with a focus on underrepresented founders
● Chuck Stormon – 8X entrepreneur with $100M+ in AI-driven exits
Why It Matters for RIAs
The fund is led by seasoned venture investors who have successfully navigated multiple market cycles and built a repeatable formula for AI venture success.
Final Thoughts: A Strategic Partnership for RIAs
Partnering with StartFast Fund III allows RIAs to diversify portfolios, capture the AI-driven private market boom, and deliver institutional-grade venture capital investments to clients.
With top-tier performance, exclusive AI deal flow, and a risk-managed diversified approach, StartFast Fund III is an ideal partner for RIAs looking to enhance client portfolios with high-growth AI investments.
For partnership inquiries, contact:
📩 chuck@startfastventures.com
📞 315-491-1011
