Mission Control

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About Us

We are a crew of experienced entrepreneurs, founders, operators, investors, and leaders. We use those skills to help uncover and support innovative companies, but, most importantly, we are also dedicated to transforming who venture capital benefits. 

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Our Vision

Xcellerant Ventures’ Jetstream Venture Fund isn’t just about investments. It’s about clearing the runway for working professionals to access an asset class traditionally reserved for institutions and the ultra-wealthy.

 Charting New Horizons with an Interval Fund

To combine access with strategy and flexibility, The Jetstream Venture Fund is structured as an interval fund. Here’s what that means for investors:

High-Growth Sectors:

Our experience across high-growth industries including healthcare, life sciences, legaltech, finance, and aerospace. This broad exposure informs our approach to identifying companies with the potential for growth.

Liquidity Potential:

Unlike traditional VC, this Fund provides liquidity twice a year for our investors. We provide periodic redemption windows that allow you access to your investment dollars.

Investors Keep All the Returns:

You’ll get the upside from every successful investment we make, without general partners taking a share like in traditional VC funds. Investors also benefit from simplified tax reporting via a 1099-DIV.

Access to Private Deals:

The fund will have exposure to both private and publicly traded companies involved in disruptive innovation. You will own a piece of our economic future.

Net Asset Value Pricing:

Shares can be purchased directly from the fund at any time at the current Net Asset Value (NAV), eliminating concerns about premiums or discounts through secondary markets.

Fund Focus

 

The Jetstream Venture Fund is an actively managed interval fund that seeks long-term and high-growth investments. So, what is an “actively managed interval fund”? In short, this is a venture capital fund where YOU, the investor, reap a greater share of the rewards. It is a fund that gives you access to deals that were previously only available to institutions and very high-net-worth individuals. Now, as a retail investor, you can take advantage of the expertise and access provided by established venture capitalists to diversify and shape the future of your investment portfolio.

  • Fund Type: Interval Fund
  • Minimum Investment: $20K
  • Target Fund Size: $50M+
  • Liquidity: Up to 5% of NAV Twice a Year
  • Simple Tax Reporting: 1099-DIV (no Schedule K-1s)

The Jetstream Method

The portfolio managers of the Jetstream Venture Fund will be John Shufeldt, Michael Shufeldt, Douglas Sylvester, and Chris Yoo. Backed by 60+ years of expertise in startups and investments, the portfolio managers intend to conduct intensive due diligence as part of their deal flow vetting process to identify exceptional products, ideas, and leaders. They are not passive investors and aim to invest the Fund in transformative technologies and leaders. The team provides capital, strategic guidance, collaboration, partnerships, hands-on advice, education, and support with the aim of accelerating growth and piloting a successful landing.

    Flight Manual

    What are the highlights of the fund?
    • Evergreen interval fund
    • $20,000 minimum investment
    • Redemption periods twice a year
    • No accreditation needed
    • Actively managed venture fund
    • Offers shares on a continuous basis
    • Transparency through daily NAV calculation
    • Can invest freely in less liquid investments
    • Registered with the SEC
    How do I sign up?

    You can invest here by creating a secure investor account. Once you have created your account, you can begin investing directly through the Jetstream Venture Fund portal.  Through this portal, you’ll securely  submit your investor information and complete required documentation. Once your account is created, you’ll be ready to fund your investment and officially come aboard The Jetstream Venture Fund.

    What is an interval fund?

    Interval funds are registered investment vehicles that provide retail investors access to less liquid assets like privately-held, early-stage, technology companies. Unlike most investment vehicles, interval funds can invest in such companies and hold those investments until profits can be realized. They are called “interval” funds because they do allow investors to withdraw funds, up to 5% of the overall fund’s net assets, at regular intervals. In the case of the Jetstream Venture Fund, we will allow for withdrawals every 6 months.

    What makes this fund better than a traditional fund?

    In traditional venture capital, fund managers (called General Partners or GPs) typically follow what’s known as a “2 and 20” model—charging a 2% annual management fee on the total fund size and taking 20% of all net profits as a performance fee (called “carried interest”).

    That means in a traditional fund, even after a big win, 20% of your returns go straight to the fund managers.

    Our Fund flips the script.

    With the Jetstream Venture Fund, there are no carried interest fees—you keep 100% of the returns. We’re here to make you money, not take it from you. Every dollar of upside goes directly into your pocket, not ours.

    What does evergreen mean?

    In the context of investment funds, “evergreen” means that the fund has no predetermined end date or termination period. Traditional venture funds have a fixed lifespan (typically 10-12 years). Interval funds can continue to operate indefinitely. This provides greater flexibility and potential for long-term returns. For example: 

    • Long-term investment horizon: Investors can hold their investments for as long as they desire, without the pressure of a looming fund closure. 
    • Flexible investment strategy: The fund manager can make investments and hold them for as long as they believe is optimal, without being constrained by a predetermined exit timeline.
    • Continuous capital raising: The fund can raise additional capital from investors, allowing it to scale its investments and seize new opportunities.
      How is the structure of an interval fund different from a traditional fund?

      Unlike traditional venture capital funds, this Fund has several distinct characteristics: 

      • Evergreen Structure: Interval funds do not have predetermined lifespans. This allows for investing at multiple stages and to hold investments until maturity without having artificial deadlines. 
      • Liquidity Twice a Year: The Jetstream Venture Fund allows investors two (2) opportunities each year to withdraw funds. Traditional venture funds employ a “call and hold” framework where money, once deposited, is locked-up until the fund ceases to exist. 
      • Diversified Investments: The fund invests in both private and public companies, and even other investment offerings like mutual funds, bonds, or debt instruments, offering a broader investment scope and the potential to reduce risk for investors. 
      • Accessibility: Venture capital funds are restricted to high net-worth individuals (usually a minimum net worth of between $1 and $5m). The Jetstream Venture Fund is available to almost anyone¹ in the United States who can meet the minimum investment.

      ¹Certain investors may be excluded from investing based on prior bad acts or based on money laundering objections. Investors do not need to be accredited but there are some limitations — provide a US social security number as a US person (i.e. US citizen or US resident alien) permitted to complete a Form W-9, US-domiciled bank account, US mailing address, US phone number.

      Who is this fund for?

      Traditional venture isn’t available to everyday investors. The Jetstream Fund has been created by professionals (lawyers, doctors, pilots, and business people) for professionals. That said, the Jetstream Venture Fund is for investors who take a long-term investment focus. 

      Is there an approval process?

      There is a very short approval process, but almost anyone¹ with the minimum investment can invest with no approval process.

      ¹Certain investors may be excluded from investing based on prior bad acts or based on money laundering objections. Investors do not need to be accredited but there are some limitations — provide a US social security number as a US person (i.e. US citizen or US resident alien) permitted to complete a Form W-9, US-domiciled bank account, US mailing address, US phone number.

      What is the redemption period?

      There will be redemption periods where investors have the ability to withdraw their investments, with some restrictions, every six months. There will be a defined period of time where investors will be able to signal that they want all, or a portion of their money back.  

      Redemptions are capped at a maximum of 5% of the Fund’s net assets during each redemption period. For example, if the Fund’s Net Asset Value (NAV) is $10m, up to $500,000 is available for withdrawal in that period.

      If total redemption requests are below the 5% cap, investors will receive the full amount they requested. However, if requests exceed the 5% cap, payments will be prorated based on overall demand. Any investor who does not receive their full requested amount can submit a request during the next redemption period.

      What is your investment thesis?

      We primarily focus on investing in early-stage, privately held technology companies. However, when compelling opportunities arise across the broader investment landscape—whether in private or publicly traded entities—we aim to incorporate them to enhance portfolio diversification. As a result, our portfolio strategy includes a thoughtful blend of both private and public companies. To see more details on our investment thesis, check our our prospectus.

      What is NAV?

      Net Asset Value (NAV) is similar to a stock price, except it reflects the value of the portfolio of companies we would invest in.

      Is $20,000 the max I can invest?

      No, once you’ve met the $20,000 minimum, you’re free to add $500 or more anytime. And your initial investment doesn’t have to be just $20,000—it can be any amount above that.

      What are the fees?

      The management fee is 2.9% of the Net Asset Value (NAV) and capped expenses/fees are 3% of the Net Asset Value (NAV).

      How is tax reporting handled for The Jetstream Venture Fund?

      Investors in The Jetstream Venture Fund receive a single Form 1099-DIV each year. This provides a simpler alternative to the K-1s that are common with traditional private funds, reducing complexity and making annual tax reporting more straightforward.

      Where can I find more information on Xcellerant Ventures?

      Investors should consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The Fund’s prospectus contains this and additional information about the Fund, and can be obtained by emailing jetstream@sweaterfunds.com or by following this link.  The Fund's prospectus should be read carefully before investing. All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Past performance of venture capital investments is no indication of future success.