CAZ Investments Partners with SoFi to Democratize Access to Private Markets

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SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) and Houston-based alternative investment firm CAZ Investments announced a partnership enabling investors using the SoFi Invest platform to access two CAZ funds focused on diversified private-market assets. The collaboration targets broader access for individual investors to strategies previously limited mainly to institutions and ultra-high-net-worth investors.

According to CAZ, the funds on SoFi Invest provide exposure to themes such as GP stakes in alternative asset managers, professional sports franchises, energy and infrastructure supporting AI and robotics, and modernization of space and defense industries, delivered through a familiar digital interface.

News Market Reaction – SOFI

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In the Aug 6 session, SOFI declined 0.82%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Market Context

The five partnership-tagged events averaged -0.13% over 24 hours, adding a mixed historical baseline...

Analysis

The five partnership-tagged events averaged -0.13% over 24 hours, adding a mixed historical baseline to this access-focused announcement. The active S-3ASR shelf and Net Selling insider sentiment remain relevant risk context.

Key Figures

CAZ Funds: 2 funds Regulatory Changes: 2025

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CAZ Funds 2 funds Available through SoFi Invest

Regulatory Changes 2025 Changes cited as enabling broader investor access

Previous Partnership Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jul 28 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 28	Athletics partnership	Positive	-0.8%	SoFi became Notre Dame Athletics' official financial services partner.
Sep 04	Athlete partnership	Positive	+3.6%	SoFi partnered with NFL MVP Josh Allen to promote SoFi Plus.
Aug 19	Remittance partnership	Positive	-6.1%	Lightspark partnership introduced blockchain-enabled international money transfers.
Jul 08	Venture access partnership	Positive	+3.7%	Cashmere made its venture capital fund available through SoFi Invest.
Jun 20	Research partnership	Positive	-1.0%	Benzinga integrated investment research datasets into SoFi's platform.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Partnership-tagged news produced 2 aligned and 3 divergent reactions, with an average move of -0.13%.

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"including General Partner (GP) stakes, professional sports, energy"

GP stakes are minority ownership interests bought in the management company that runs private investment funds. For investors, this is like buying a slice of a business that collects steady service fees and a share of the profits its managers generate — it provides exposure to recurring income and long‑term upside tied to the firm’s success without directly owning the underlying investments. It also brings risks such as limited control, potential conflicts of interest, and reduced liquidity.

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Investors of nearly every type and size can now access differentiated private-market strategies, including General Partner (GP) stakes, professional sports, energy, and space and defense, through the SoFi Invest ecosystem

HOUSTON, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CAZ Investments ("CAZ"), a leading Houston-based alternative investment firm, today announced that investors utilizing the SoFi Invest® platform can now invest in two CAZ funds, providing streamlined, cost-efficient access to diversified private-market assets.

The collaboration advances CAZ's longstanding mission to broaden access to investment opportunities that have historically been available primarily to institutions and ultra-high-net-worth investors. Through SoFi Invest, individual "do-it-yourself" investors can now incorporate professionally managed private-market strategies into their portfolios through a familiar digital platform.

"For decades, many of the most compelling private-market opportunities were available only to a relatively small category of high-net-worth investors," said Christopher Zook, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of CAZ Investments. "The regulatory changes in 2025 have allowed us to expand access to virtually all investors. By working with SoFi Invest, we are helping more investors participate in the long-term growth potential of private markets with the simplicity and convenience they expect from a modern investment platform."

The CAZ funds available through SoFi Invest provide exposure to differentiated investment themes shaping the global economy. These include ownership interests in leading alternative asset management firms through GP stakes; professional sports franchises; the infrastructure and energy required to power artificial intelligence, robotics, and rising global electricity demand; and the modernization of the space and defense industries.

"This collaboration represents an important milestone in democratizing access," Zook added. "When access to private markets is broadened thoughtfully and responsibly, more investors have the opportunity to build diversified portfolios designed for long-term wealth creation."

To learn more about SoFi Invest and the CAZ strategies available on the platform, please visit https://sofi.app.link/private-markets.

About CAZ Investments
CAZ Investments is a Houston-based alternative investment firm that thematically curates differentiated investment opportunities for its global network of investors. Founded in 2001, CAZ has grown to become one of the world's top 120 allocators* to private equity. With $11 billion+ in assets currently deployed, CAZ has created more than 100 private and registered funds to invest shoulder to shoulder with its network and provide unique exposure to asset classes such as GP Stakes, Professional Sports Ownership, Disruptive Technology, Energy, Real Estate, and more.

The CAZ global network consists of over 9,100 investors in all 50 states and 41 countries. The group includes more than 500 wealth management firms, investment advisors, family offices, and institutional investors, who value the innovative and differentiated opportunities that CAZ develops.

About SoFi
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) is the everything app for digital financial services on a mission to help people achieve financial independence to realize their ambitions. 15.8 million members trust SoFi to borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money and buy, sell and hold their crypto – all in one app – and get access to financial planners, exclusive experiences, and a thriving community. Banks, fintechs, and brands use innovative capabilities from SoFi Tech Solutions to serve over 134 million global accounts. For more information, visit www.sofi.com or download our iOS and Android apps.

*Source: PREQIN

Media Contact:
Lisa Salazar
JConnelly for CAZ Investments
CAZ@JConnelly.com

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FAQ

What did SoFi (SOFI) announce about its partnership with CAZ Investments on August 6, 2026?

SoFi announced that SoFi Invest users can now access two CAZ Investments funds offering diversified private-market exposure. According to CAZ Investments, this collaboration aims to broaden access beyond institutions and ultra-high-net-worth investors via SoFi’s digital investing ecosystem.

What types of private-market strategies can SoFi (SOFI) investors access through CAZ Investments funds?

SoFi Invest users can access CAZ funds investing in GP stakes, professional sports franchises, energy and infrastructure, and space and defense modernization. According to CAZ Investments, these themes reflect structural trends shaping the global economy and long-term private-market opportunities.

How does the CAZ Investments and SoFi (SOFI) partnership help democratize access to private markets?

The partnership allows individual SoFi Invest users to invest in CAZ-managed private-market funds via a digital platform. According to CAZ Investments, regulatory changes in 2025 enabled expanding these strategies to virtually all investors, not just high-net-worth clients.

Who can invest in the CAZ Investments private-market funds offered through SoFi Invest?

Investors using the SoFi Invest platform, including individual “do-it-yourself” investors, can invest in two CAZ funds. According to CAZ Investments, this extends access to investor types and sizes that previously faced barriers to private-market strategies.

What investment themes do the CAZ Investments funds on SoFi Invest focus on?

The CAZ funds focus on GP stakes in alternative asset managers, professional sports, energy infrastructure for AI and robotics, and space and defense. According to CAZ Investments, these differentiated themes target long-term growth drivers in the global economy.

How can investors learn more about CAZ Investments strategies available on SoFi (SOFI)?

Investors can visit the dedicated SoFi link at https://sofi.app.link/private-markets for more details. According to CAZ Investments, this page provides information on the CAZ strategies offered within the SoFi Invest private-markets experience.