About Hill · San Francisco
Hill is a technology company that enables individuals to buy and sell shares in pre-IPO companies, aiming to democratize access to private markets. Founded by Andrew Benson, it seeks to remove barriers like paperwork and insider access that have historically limited private investing to institutions. The platform operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hill Securities LLC, and targets making private markets accessible to everyday investors by 2035.
Hill Technologies Inc. operates a platform that allows retail investors to participate in private company equity, offering shares in pre-IPO firms. It positions itself as a disruptor in the financial industry, challenging the traditional gatekeeping of private markets. The company’s mission, as stated by founder Andrew Benson, is to bring private markets to every household by 2035. Hill Securities LLC, its registered broker-dealer subsidiary, provides the trading services. The platform emphasizes simplicity, transparency, and accessibility, though it explicitly disclaims providing investment advice and warns users that all data is for illustrative purposes only. It is not affiliated with any company or trademark it references, and all content is not a recommendation or solicitation.
- Owner
- Andrew Benson
About
Hill is a technology company that enables individuals to buy and sell shares in pre-IPO companies, aiming to democratize access to private markets. Founded by Andrew Benson, it seeks to remove barriers like paperwork and insider access that have historically limited private investing to institutions. The platform operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hill Securities LLC, and targets making private markets accessible to everyday investors by 2035.
How It Works
Hill provides a platform for retail investors to access private company equity. It removes traditional barriers such as paperwork, delays, and backroom deals. All trading is conducted through Hill Securities LLC, a registered broker-dealer. The platform does not offer investment advice and disclaims any recommendation or endorsement of securities.
Founder & CEO
Andrew Benson, founder and CEO, envisions a future where private markets serve hard-working people, not just insiders. His mission, as stated in a Founder Memo, is to bring private markets to every household by 2035.