Platform Performance & Market Dynamics
- YieldStreet Growth: The platform demonstrated exceptional growth throughout 2017, consistently launching new investment portfolios. A notable event occurred on February 20th when the announcement of Accelerated Pre-Settlement Portfolio V caused significant platform traffic spikes that brought down the system for the entire afternoon, highlighting the platform’s excess demand and investor enthusiasm.
- LexShares Opportunity Window: I maintained a substantial cash position in my bank account specifically waiting for new LexShares investment opportunities. 2017 appeared to represent a unique window for individual case investments, making it potentially the only year to access these specific opportunities.
- Investment Timing Challenges: The marketplace demonstrated extremely high demand from investors seeking to allocate capital to new cases. Investment windows were remarkably brief, with less than 20 minutes available to commit before deals were fully subscribed. This rapid pace necessitated immediate action without the luxury of comprehensive case analysis, requiring investors to make quick decisions based on limited information.
- August 29th Case: A new case appeared with 22% pre-funding from the internal hedge fund. A small retail investor committed $5,000 before I could access the opportunity. Upon gaining access, I immediately committed to the entire remaining available amount.
- August 31st Case: Another case emerged with 12% pre-funding, initially restricted to selected members only. After more than an hour of monitoring and waiting, LexShares finally granted universal member access. By that time, the case was already 82% funded. I immediately committed to the entire remaining amount upon gaining access.
- YieldStreet Portfolio Evolution: In response to the massive increase in state bar backlog, YieldStreet extended the duration of new Pre-Settlement Portfolio deals from 36 months to 48 months. This strategic adjustment was implemented to accommodate the growing complexity and timeline of legal proceedings.
YieldStreet Investment Opportunities
| Date | Amount | APR | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2017 | $2M | 13% | 36 | Diversified Pre-Settlement Portfolio XIV |
| 01/17/2017 | $2.5M | 9% | 11 | Multi-Use Real Estate Portfolio III |
| 01/24/2017 | $1.6M | 9% | 18 | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio I |
| 01/31/2017 | $2.06M | 13% | 36 | Diversified Pre-Settlement Portfolio XV |
| 02/12/2017 | $1.3M | 13% | 36 | Diversified Pre-Settlement Portfolio XVI |
| 02/20/2017 | $1.66M | 15% | 18 | Accelerated Pre-Settlement Portfolio V |
| 02/26/2017 | $5M | 12% | 36 | Diversified Commercial Litigation Portfolio I |
| 03/03/2017 | $1.19M | 13% | 36 | Diversified Pre-Settlement Portfolio XVII |
| 03/06/2017 | $1.25M | 9% | 16 | Multi-Use Real Estate Portfolio IV |
| 03/08/2017 | $1M | 12% | 24 | Law Firm Financing I |
| 03/14/2017 | $4.6M | 9% | 12 | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio II |
| 03/21/2017 | $2M | 12% | 14 | Law Firm Financing II |
| 04/10/2017 | $1.9M | 12% | 18 | Accelerated Pre-Settlement Portfolio IX |
| 04/12/2017 | $1.98M | 9% | 18 | Multi-Use Real Estate Portfolio V |
| 04/24/2017* | $2.23M | 12% | 18 | Accelerated Pre-Settlement Portfolio X |
| 05/12/2017 | $1.98M | 9% | 18 | Multi-Use Real Estate Portfolio VI |
| 05/30/2017* | $2.15M | 13% | 36 | Diversified Pre-Settlement Portfolio XX |
| 08/11/2017 | $2.75M | 12% | 36 | Law Firm Financing III |
| 08/31/2017 | $3.8M | 13% | 36 | Diversified Pre-Settlement Portfolio XXIII |
| 09/15/2017 | $4.55M | 9% | 14 | Residential Real Estate Portfolio I |
| 09/22/2017 | $3.5M | 11% | 36 | Commercial Financing I |
| 09/29/2017 | $4.5M | 9.5% | 24 | Secure Storage Facility |
| 09/30/2017 | $4M | 12% | 24 | Law Firm Financing V |
| 10/06/2017 | $4M | 13% | 36 | Diversified Pre-Settlement Portfolio XXIV |
| 10/27/2017 | $5M | 9% | 18 | Real Estate Development Financing II |
| 11/30/2017 | $12M | 12% | 36 | Class Action Management Financing I |
| 12/08/2017 | $4.65M | 9% | 9 | Multi-Use Real Estate Portfolio X |
| 12/11/2017* | $4M | 9% | 18 | Commercial Real Estate Property II |
| 12/12/2017 | $18.5M | 10.25% | 36 | Law Firm Financing VI |
| 12/27/2017 | $5.18M | 13% | 48 | Diversified Pre-Settlement Portfolio XXV |
* open to first-time investors only
LexShares Investment Opportunities
| Date | Case | Offering Size |
|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2017 | Breach of Contract | $400,000 |
| 03/08/2017 | Breach of Contract | $400,000 |
| 03/13/2017 | Patent Infringement | $3,775,000 |
| 04/06/2017 | Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Fraud | $200,000 |
| 04/13/2017 | Breach of Contract | $225,000 |
| 04/27/2017 | Breach of Contract | $150,000 |
| 05/05/2017 | Breach of Contract | $300,000 |
| 05/26/2017 | Negligence, Breach of Contract | $300,000 |
| 06/08/2017 | Breach of Contract | $100,000 |
| 06/27/2017 | Trademark Infringement | $620,000 |
| 07/05/2017 | Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Fraud, Negligence | $750,000 |
| 07/12/2017 | Qui Tam / Whistleblower | $150,000 |
| 08/29/2017 | Breach of Contract, Promissory Estoppel | $225,000 |
| 08/31/2017 | Breach of Contract, Fraud, False Arrest And Imprisonment | $275,000 |
| 09/06/2017 | LexShares Marketplace Fund I | $25,000,000 |
| 09/14/2017 | Trademark Infringement | $100,000 |
| 10/06/2017 | Breach of Contract | $150,000 |
| 10/27/2017 | Breach of Fiduciary Duty | $500,000 |
| 12/29/2017 | Theft of Trade Secrets, Tortious Interference | $4,000,000 |
