Revolut Ventures Adds Private Market Access for Users
The new platform lets retail investors buy into private tech firms as fewer companies choose to go public.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Investing
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Revolut has announced the launch of Revolut Ventures, a new platform built in partnership with Carne Group to provide retail investors access to high-growth private technology firms. The service is designed to integrate into the existing mobile application for its 80 million customers.
Why it matters
The platform addresses a trend of shrinking public markets, as the number of U.S.-listed businesses fell from 7,000 in 2000 to 3,900 in 2025. By facilitating private market access, Revolut aims to lower barriers to entry for retail investors looking to invest in companies that are staying private for longer.
The number of U.S.-listed businesses dropped to 3,900 in 2025, down from 7,000 in 2000, while the average age of companies at IPO rose to 11 years from 6.9 years in 2014. These figures highlight the narrowing pool of public equities available to the company's 80 million users.
The players
Revolut
A global financial technology company offering banking services, currency exchange, and investment tools to 80 million customers.
Carne Group
A fund management solutions provider that partners with financial institutions to facilitate investment product development.
The details
Revolut Ventures operates within the existing Revolut mobile app interface alongside traditional stocks and ETFs. By partnering with Carne Group, the platform aims to bridge the gap between institutional-grade private equity access and retail participation. Users should note that private market investments involve distinct risks, including limited liquidity and the potential for capital loss, which differ from standard public market trading.
Timeline
The US-listed business count was 7,000 in 2000.
The average age of IPO companies was 6.9 years in 2014.
US-listed businesses declined to 3,900 by 2025.
Revolut rolled out Private Markets in July 2026.
Revolut Ventures was established on October 26, 2026.
Money Landscape
This move follows a long-term shift where companies are delaying public offerings, with the average age of companies at IPO reaching 11 years in 2025. It marks a push to democratize access to asset classes that were historically reserved for institutional portfolios.
Retail investors gain a new channel to access private technology firms, potentially diversifying portfolios beyond traditional public stocks. Before allocating capital, consult a qualified financial professional to assess the impact of limited liquidity and capital-loss risks on your long-term plan.
The takeaway
Private market access allows retail investors to participate in earlier-stage company growth, but these investments lack the instant liquidity of public stocks. Keep a close watch on your risk tolerance and long-term liquidity needs when considering allocations to private venture products.
What happens next
Revolut Ventures is currently scheduled to launch in 2027.
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