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# Investment

## Investment

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<summary>Q1: Who can invest?</summary>

Our mission is that everyone can invest. However, for regulatory reasons during an IPO people from restricted countries cannot invest

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<summary>Q2: What do I get in return for my investment?</summary>

You receive a tokenized shares of the company you invest in[.](/documentation/tokenomics/share-token.md#swiss-dlt-bill)

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<summary>Q3: <strong>Why Invest in Tokenized Shares?</strong></summary>

Investing in tokenized shares provides early access to Web2 startups. If the startup succeeds, you as a co-owner benefit from the upside. Unlike traditional tokens, these shares grant you well-defined rights.&#x20;

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<summary>Q4: How long does an IPO take?</summary>

Typically, an IPO takes 5 full working days.

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<summary>Q5: How can I invest?</summary>

You can pay in the following currencies: Swiss Franc, USD, USDC, or Euro.

We accept the following methods of payment: Credit Card, Wallet transaction.

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<summary>Q6: Why do I need to do an Identity Verfication?</summary>

Your money will flow into the bank account of the Swiss start-up. These banks require an identiy verificiation. Learn more about the [Identity Verification](/documentation/fundamentals/getting-set-up/identity-verification.md).

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<summary>Q7: Is there a minimum I need to invest?</summary>

Typically yes, but we try to keep it as low as possible. The minimum investment is made available before each raise.

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<summary>Q8: What is the Soft Cap?</summary>

For each start-up, we define the minimum to be raised for an IPO. If the soft cap is not reached, the funds are fully reimbursed to the investors.

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<summary>Q9: What is the Hard Cap?</summary>

For each start-up, we define the maximum amount to be raised (e.g. USD 1,200,000). After this hard cap is reached, you won't be able to invest.&#x20;

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<summary>Q10: How do I get my money back, if the Soft Cap is not reached? </summary>

The funds will automatically be returned to the payment provider you used during the investment process. You don't need to do anything. The transaction costs will be born by Arcton.

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