Comparison · 11 material differences
Keiretsu Forum vs Portfolia
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Verified September 2026
Investment community
Verified September 2026 Keiretsu Forum
Accredited private equity angel investors, venture capitalists and corporate or institutional investors
Investment community
Portfolia
Accredited investors, predominantly women, who want to invest in venture funds and take part in the diligence process rather than write individual angel cheques
What the records say
- Accredited-investor status: Keiretsu Forum: Members must be accredited investors as defined under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 and applicable securities laws; Portfolia: All investors in Portfolia funds must be accredited investors: income of $200,000+ for the last two years and expected forward, or $300,000+ with a spouse, or net assets excluding the home of $1 million.
- Gender: Keiretsu Forum: No published gender; Portfolia: Funds are designed by and for women; the FAQ states men are welcome to invest.
- Annual dues: Keiretsu Forum: $3,000–3,500 a year; Portfolia: There are no membership dues. Participation is through a fund commitment rather than a subscription..
Side by side
| Keiretsu Forum | Portfolia | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | ||
| Type | Investment community | Investment community |
| Founded | 2000 (Founded in California by Randy Williams.) | Not documented |
| Headquarters | Lafayette, United States | San Mateo, United States |
| Geographic footprint | 53 chapters across four continents: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East | Investors in 48 US states and 20 countries; funds invest principally in US companies |
| Members | 2,500as of September 2026 | 2,200as of September 2026 |
| Chapters | 53 | No chapters; the organisation is structured around funds |
| Primary audience | Accredited private equity angel investors, venture capitalists and corporate or institutional investors | Accredited investors, predominantly women, who want to invest in venture funds and take part in the diligence process rather than write individual angel cheques |
| Typical member | Members must be accredited investors under Regulation D. Keiretsu describes them as active private equity investors and respected members of the business community who contribute time and expertise to portfolio companies. Individual cheques into a deal typically run from USD 25,000 to USD 500,000. | Investors are accredited under SEC rules and span people new to venture and experienced investors. The community is designed by and for women, though the FAQ states men are welcome. Average commitment is about $35,000 per fund. |
| Qualification | ||
| Accredited-investor status | Members must be accredited investors as defined under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 and applicable securities lawsKeiretsu cites the standard SEC tests: net worth over USD 1 million excluding primary residence, or income over USD 200,000 for the past two years.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | All investors in Portfolia funds must be accredited investors: income of $200,000+ for the last two years and expected forward, or $300,000+ with a spouse, or net assets excluding the home of $1 millionQuoted from the Portfolia FAQverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Gender | No published gender | Funds are designed by and for women; the FAQ states men are welcome to investNot an exclusionverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Invitation required | Yes | No |
| Sponsor required | Not documented | No |
| Application process | A prospective member attends a Keiretsu Forum meeting as a guest, then completes a membership application and meets the local chapter president to discuss investment interests. Membership is presented as invitation-only, extended to active investors with standing in their business community. Accreditation under Regulation D is required. | Prospective investors complete an online form or book an introductory call with the investor relations team, then commit to an open fund. Accredited-investor status is required. Funds close when subscribed, and some are marked as accepting only larger commitments once near capacity. |
| Selectivity | Not publicly disclosed. Keiretsu publishes no acceptance rate, but caps each chapter at 150 members. | Not publicly disclosed. Access is limited by fund capacity rather than by a selection committee. |
| Cost | ||
| Annual dues | $3,000–3,500 a yearUSD 3,500 in the first year and USD 3,000 on renewal, described as a global access fee covering monthly meetings at any chapter. Published by the Keiretsu Forum Northwest chapter; the global site does not publish dues and corporations, entrepreneurs in residence, venture funds and family offices are on a different fee structure.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | There are no membership dues. Participation is through a fund commitment rather than a subscription.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Membership term | Annual | Fund life of up to seven years per commitment |
| Structure | ||
| Meeting frequency | Monthly chapter forum meetings plus deal screening sessions; members may attend meetings at any chapter | Monthly live pitch calls with founders, plus investing classes and events |
| Peer forums | Chapter meetings of up to 150 members with company presentations and member-led due diligence teams | Each fund is led by domain expert partners; investors may join due diligence at the level they choose |
| Confidentiality | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed |
| Time commitment | Not documented | Self-directed; the platform states investors participate according to available time and expertise |
| Organized as | Chapter-based, Event-focused | Virtual, Cohort-based, Event-focused |
| Confidential peer forums | Partial | Partial |
| Local chapters | Yes | No |
| Virtual membership | Not documented | Yes |
| Online community | Not documented | Yes |
| Member directory | Not documented | Not documented |
| Events | Yes | Yes |
| Programming | ||
| Educational programming | Yes | Yes |
| Leadership development | No | Partial |
| Retreats | No | No |
| Travel | Partial | No |
| Family programming | No | No |
| Spouse and partner programming | No | No |
| Next-generation programming | No | No |
| Investment discussions | Yes | Yes |
| Investment opportunities | Yes | Yes |
| Philanthropic component | No | Partial |
| Networking emphasis | High | High |
| Social emphasis | Medium | Medium |
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