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CAIS

Alternative investment platform

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201-500 employees
  • B2B
  • Marketplace
  • Education
  • Investing
  • Financial Services
  • Data Sharing
Midtown East, New York, NY

Company mission

To democratize access for independent financial advisors by breaking down barriers that prevent them from connecting with experienced alternative asset managers.

17% employee growth in 12 months

Our take

Financial advisors often face challenges in accessing education and alternative investment funds due to the absence of an integrated platform for discovering these opportunities. This gap can hinder their ability to offer clients diverse investment options and make informed decisions.

CAIS addresses this need by providing an online marketplace that facilitates direct communication between financial advisors and asset managers regarding alternative investments. The platform sources expert advice across various sectors, including hedge funds, private equity, credit, real estate, and digital assets, allowing advisors to access valuable insights and opportunities.

With thousands of financial advisors utilizing its services, CAIS oversees more than $1.2T in assets. The company has partnered with major custodians like Fidelity and Schwab, collectively managing over $6T in assets for more than 15,000 advisors. Following substantial funding and achieving unicorn status in 2022, CAIS is now focused on advancing its technology, enhancing customer experiences, and digitizing product operations for both fund managers and financial advisors

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Benefits

  • Team events: Join our monthly happy hours, team building activities, and other events to ensure we stay connected
  • Healthcare & wellness: We offer highly subsidized medical, dental, vision plan options, and monthly reimbursements to support your lifestyle outside of work
  • Coverage Waiver Allowance: Have benefits through another source? Receive a monthly allowance for waiving coverage
  • Voluntary benefits: Enjoy discounted pricing on virtual marketplace retail benefits, pet insurance, legal, identity theft, critical illness, hospital coverage, and additional life and AD&D insurance
  • Paid parental leave: New parents receive up to 16 weeks of fully paid leave
  • Flexible PTO: Take the time you need in coordination with your team and manager. Plus, enjoy nine paid holidays throughout the year
  • 401(k) matching: Participate in a comprehensive 401(k) plan with a 4% match
  • Free Food: Take advantage of our in-office lunch program and a fully stocked kitchen

Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)

Apr 2022

$100m

LATE VC

Jan 2022

$225m

SERIES C

Total funding: $395m

Leadership

Matt Brown

(Founder & CEO)

Previously the Founder and Managing Principal at Brown Simpson Asset Management for 5 years and Managing Director at Fairfield Greenwich Group for 3 years.

Jobs (6)

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Software Engineering

Finance, Legal & Compliance