Short answer — here are Singapore platforms and routes where accredited (AI) investors commonly access private-debt / private‑credit opportunities, plus what to check before investing.
Key MAS rule (who is an “accredited investor”)
- Under the Securities & Futures Act (SFA) an Accredited Investor (individual) must meet at least one of: income in the last 12 months ≥ S$300,000, net personal assets > S$2M (primary residence limited), or net financial assets > S$1M. (Investors must generally opt‑in to AI treatment). (finreg.sg, cimb.com.sg)
Platforms / routes (what they do and investor eligibility)
- Kilde — Singapore CMS‑licensed private‑credit/marketplace that lists secured private‑debt notes (short‑to‑medium term) to accredited, expert and institutional investors. Good for diversified, collateralised consumer / NBFI loan pools; minimums/fees shown on platform. (kilde.sg)
- Validus — MAS‑licensed SME lending marketplace that accepts accredited and institutional investors for invoice / term financing and similar SME debt notes; onboarding requires an AI declaration. (support.validus.sg)
- Funding Societies (FS) — one of the largest SME debt platforms in SE Asia; MAS‑licensed and open to individual investors in Singapore (not only AIs) with low minimums (S$20–S$1,000 depending on product); offers invoice financing, property‑backed and term loans. (Suitable if you want smaller-ticket exposure to SME debt). (fundingsocieties.com)
- FundedHere / Alta (Fundnel → Alta) — FundedHere runs debt/list‑co bond and other private securities (often targeted at AIs); Fundnel/Alta operate as licensed marketplaces for alternative/private securities and typically restrict many offerings to accredited or professional investors. (fundedhere.com, alta.exchange)
- Crowdfunding / P2P platforms (examples) — platforms such as MoolahSense, Crowdo and others operate in Singapore and may offer debt deals; whether retail vs AI‑only varies by platform and product (check each platform’s investor eligibility). Some platforms historically served retail investors while others restrict to AIs. (valuechampion.sg, p2p.crowdo.com)
- Wealth‑manager / marketplace routes to private credit (indirect access) — digital wealth platforms and marketplaces (e.g., iCapital via wealth managers, Endowus partnerships, private banks) provide access to institutional private‑debt funds and feeder structures for accredited / mass‑affluent clients through advisors or platform relationships. This is a common way for AIs to access diversified private‑credit funds from major managers. (icapital.com)
How to pick & what to check (quick checklist)
- Licence & regulation: confirm the platform or fund manager is MAS‑licenced (CMS or registered as appropriate). Platforms above show MAS licence/status on their sites. (kilde.sg, support.validus.sg)
- Investor eligibility & opt‑in: confirm whether the specific deal/product is AI‑only and whether you need to “opt‑in” or submit proof (pay slips, tax returns, audited statements). (finreg.sg, help.kristal.ai)
- Minimums, fees & liquidity: private‑debt deals vary (S$20 on some FS notes up to S$10k+/deal on other platforms). Check platform fees, secondary market / early redemption options and notice periods. (fundingsocieties.com, kilde.sg)
- Structure & security: is the instrument a secured note, senior/subordinated tranche, or an unsecured loan? Are assets pledged and held in escrow/trust? What is recovery/collateral enforcement? (kilde.sg)
- Track record & reporting: ask for historical returns, default / recovery stats, AUM, stress‑test assumptions and independent custodial arrangements. MAS‑licensed platforms normally disclose these items in offering documents. (kilde.sg, validus.sg)
- Tax & legal: check Singapore tax treatment (and your home jurisdiction if you’re non‑resident) and read the offering memorandum and subscription docs carefully. (fundingsocieties.com)
Practical next steps
- Decide: direct marketplace debt (Kilde, Validus, Funding Societies, FundedHere) vs indirect via wealth manager/iCapital/Endowus (private‑debt funds). (kilde.sg, icapital.com)
- Verify AI status: prepare documents (income, bank statements, audited balance sheets) and opt‑in if required. (help.kristal.ai)
- Read the deal info‑memorandum and compare fees, collateral, tenor and early exit provisions. (kilde.sg)
If you want, I can:
- pull together a short, up‑to‑date comparison table (minimums, typical returns, licencing status, AI vs retail) for the platforms above, or
- check one or two specific platforms/managers in more detail (fees, minimums, current offers) and confirm their MAS licence and product terms.
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