# Getting Started

BoulderTech is designed to make participating in private market opportunities as straightforward as possible.\
This section will guide you through the basics of what you need and how the process works.

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### Who can use BoulderTech

Our platform is open to **accredited investors** who have successfully completed the **KYC/KYB** process.\
Some geographic restrictions may apply (see \[Unsupported Countries]).

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### What you need

* **Wallet:** Either connect your existing Web3 wallet or create one with your email.

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* **Identity verification:** Complete KYC/KYB during onboarding — the process takes around **5 minutes**.

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* **Funds:**
  * **USDC on Base** to commit to investments.
  * A small amount of **ETH** to pay for gas fees (0.005–0.01 ETH is more than enough).

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### Investment flow

1. **Onboarding** – Verify your identity (KYC/KYB) and confirm your status as an accredited investor through a short questionnaire.
2. **Join a group** – Apply to curated investment groups. Each application is reviewed by the group admin, and once approved, you’ll get access to deals that match your interests.
3. **Review a deal** – Check the deal terms, documents, and data before committing.
4. **Commit capital** – Send **USDC on Base** directly through the platform.
5. **Receive tokens** – Once your commitment is confirmed, tokens representing your investment are delivered to your wallet according to the terms of the deal (vesting schedules or lockup periods may apply).
6. **Track & manage** – View allocations, updates, and reporting in your account.


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