What is Basic Capital?

If a retirement trust fund sounds too good to be true, then we’d love to earn your trust by explaining why we’re dedicating our lives to building Basic Capital, how it works, and what you can expect from us.

When Bill Ackman and Henry Kravis decided to invest in our company, they did so because they believed in our vision.

They share our conviction that financial engineering can be a powerful tool for good—a source of wealth generation not just for the super-rich, but for everyday people.

For many, the concept of getting an investment endowment in the stock market ‑ $5 for every $1 dollar that you contribute ‑ sounds almost unbelievable.

In a world filled with false promises, predatory lenders, crypto dreamers and schemers, and other dubious innovations, it’s completely reasonable to be skeptical.

So, over the course of a few quick posts, we’ll go over why we started Basic Capital, how it works, why someone would give you money to invest, and how we make money.