Hiive Review (2026): Fees, Minimums, Order Book
Hiive is a pre-IPO marketplace founded in 2021 in Vancouver and operated by Hiive Markets Limited, an SEC-registered broker-dealer, FINRA and SIPC member that runs an SEC-registered alternative trading system. Its model is a continuous order book: buyers and sellers post live bids and asks on individual private companies, with market-wide pricing data such as the Hiive50 index. Hiive's Form CRS dated June 1, 2026 states a standard minimum transaction of $25,000 and commissions charged only on closed transactions, on a tiered schedule that reaches 5.75% for sellers on direct trades. This is an independent review of Hiive's own published terms as of August 2026, not an endorsement, an offer, or investment advice.
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DraftThe company can first submit a draft registration statement (DRS) for confidential SEC review.
S-1 or F-1The registration statement goes public on SEC EDGAR: Form S-1, or Form F-1 for many foreign companies. A company that used a draft must file publicly at least 15 days before its roadshow.
AmendmentsS-1/A or F-1/A amendments answer SEC comments, and one of them adds the expected price range.
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Key takeaways
- Live, visible bid/ask pricing per security is Hiive's main differentiator versus brokered-match platforms.
- Buying requires accredited-investor status; selling does not, and Hiive offers limited sell-side brokerage to non-accredited stockholders.
- Commissions are success-based and tiered: seller-paid on direct trades (up to 5.75%), and up to 4.85% for buyers into its Private Funds, per its Form CRS and Reg BI disclosures.
Risk notes
- Trades remain subject to issuer transfer approval, so a matched price does not guarantee a completed transfer.
- Hiive's own Reg BI disclosure states it does not guarantee liquidity or an exit timeline.
- Transaction costs up to 5.75% materially affect realized returns, especially on shorter holding periods.
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What is Hiive?
Hiive is a marketplace for buying and selling pre-IPO stock, operated by Hiive Markets Limited, an SEC-registered broker-dealer and FINRA/SIPC member running an SEC-registered alternative trading system. It was founded in 2021 in Vancouver.
What is the minimum investment on Hiive?
Hiive's Form CRS dated June 1, 2026 states a standard minimum transaction of $25,000, with certain private funds imposing higher minimums.
What fees does Hiive charge?
Commissions apply only on closed transactions, on a tiered schedule: sellers pay up to 5.75% on direct share trades, and buyers into Hiive's Private Funds pay up to 4.85%, per its own disclosures. Terms can change; check Hiive's current Form CRS.
Do I need to be accredited to use Hiive?
To buy, yes, at minimum accredited-investor status. To sell existing shares, no accreditation is required.
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