FAQs

STAIK is a platform where you can invest in startups and trade your ownership just like crypto. Instead of waiting years for returns, you can buy, hold, and sell your stake anytime—giving you full control and flexibility.

Getting started is simple. Sign up, complete your KYC, add USDC to your wallet, and start investing in startups within minutes. No complex paperwork or large capital required.

You can start investing with just 10 USDC per transaction, making startup investing accessible to everyone.

Anyone can invest—whether you're an individual, a business, or an institution. STAIK is built for global participation across all income levels.

A DOT represents your ownership in a startup. It’s a digital token that gives you real exposure to the company’s growth—simple, transparent, and easy to manage.

Each DOT equals 1 share in the startup’s parent company, giving you clear and direct ownership.

Yes. Every DOT is backed by actual ownership in the company, ensuring your investment is tied to real business value—not speculation.

DIFO (Debt Instrument for Future Ownership) is a simple and flexible agreement that converts your investment into ownership. It’s designed to be easier and more efficient than traditional methods.

Yes. One of STAIK’s biggest advantages is liquidity. You can buy or sell your DOTs anytime on the Staik Exchange—no waiting for IPOs or funding rounds.

No lock-ins. You have full freedom to exit your investment whenever you want.

Simply sell your DOTs on the exchange and withdraw your USDC from your wallet—fast, easy, and seamless.

STAIK follows strict KYC processes and uses structured legal frameworks to ensure compliance and transparency across all transactions.

Yes. KYC is mandatory to keep the platform secure, compliant, and trustworthy for all users.

STAIK is built with security, compliance, and transparency at its core—ensuring a safe environment for both startups and investors.

Unlike traditional VCs, you don’t need large capital. You can invest small amounts, diversify easily, and exit anytime—giving you complete flexibility.

Startups set their valuations based on their growth stage and potential, giving you early access to high-growth opportunities.

All investments carry risk, but STAIK helps reduce it by allowing you to invest small amounts, diversify, and exit anytime.

Startups issue DOTs to investors and receive funds directly, enabling continuous and flexible fundraising.

Yes. STAIK enables startups to connect with investors worldwide, unlocking truly global fundraising opportunities.

STAIK uses a simple, fixed fee model—no hidden charges, no surprises.