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The Real Cost of Starting a Hedge Fund

Breaking down traditional costs vs. Hedgia's approach - save $100,000+

Starting a hedge fund traditionally costs between $75,000 to $150,000 in upfront expenses, plus thousands more in monthly operational costs. These barriers have kept hedge fund creation exclusive to those with significant capital or institutional backing.

We've changed that. Here's exactly how much you'll save with Hedgia.

Traditional Hedge Fund Costs

Typical First-Year Total

$100,000 - $180,000

Offering Circular/PPM

$50,000 - $100,000

Legal documentation for fund terms and disclosures

Operating Agreement

$5,000 - $10,000

Fund governance and operational structure

Subscription Documents

$5,000 - $10,000

Investor onboarding paperwork

State Filings & Setup

$500 - $2,000

LLC formation and registrations

Monthly Administration

$500 - $1,500/month

Ongoing fund administration

Tax Preparation

$5,000 - $15,000/year

Annual tax filings and K-1 preparation

Investor Reporting

$250 - $500/month

Monthly statements and performance reports

And this doesn't include ongoing compliance costs, audit fees, or technology infrastructure.

Hedgia's Approach

Your First-Year Total

$1,380*

All Documentation

$0

Complete set of fund documents included

State Filings

~$300

Only pay actual state fees

Everything Else

$30/user/month

Administration, taxes, K-1s, reporting - all included

*Based on 3 users at $30/month for 12 months, plus ~$300 in state filing fees

Your Total Savings

$98,620+

In your first year alone

Everything Included for $30/Month

Offering Circular generation
Operating Agreement creation
Subscription documents
Monthly NAV accounting
Investor onboarding
Performance reporting
Tax preparation
K-1 generation for all investors
Investor portal access
Compliance tracking
Document storage
Ongoing support

How We Make It So Affordable

Automated Documentation

We've built technology that generates customized fund documents instantly, eliminating expensive attorney hours.

Economies of Scale

By serving hundreds of funds, we spread operational costs across our entire platform, reducing the burden on individual fund managers.

Streamlined Operations

Our platform handles reporting, taxes, and administration automatically, eliminating the need for expensive third-party administrators.

The Bottom Line

Traditional hedge fund creation has been gatekept by high costs, not because they're necessary, but because the industry hasn't modernized. We've rebuilt the entire process from scratch.

Launching a hedge fund often demands $100,000+ and the early engagement of attorneys, accountants, and administrators before the first investor comes on board.

Hedgia streamlines the process: start with as little as $5,000 in capital, pay $30/month for the platform, and focus on what matters—your investment strategy—while coordinating professional support as needed.

Ready to Save $100,000+?

Launch your hedge fund the modern way with Hedgia.

No commitment required. See exactly how much you'll save.