How To Invest in a KAIO Fund?
KAIO makes it simple to allocate capital into alternative investments through a secure, digital-first process. On the platform, investing in a fund is referred to as "subscribing", which is the standard term used in the asset management world for initiating a new fund investment.
This article walks you through the step-by-step process of placing a subscription order on KAIO and explains how to track it through each stage.
What is a Subscription?
A subscription is the process of investing in a fund. After committing a specific amount of your capital towards the purchase of fund units, you will be issued with a number of tokenised shares (in the KAIO fund feeder vehicle that has invested in such fund) proportionate to the amount you have subscribed and calculated based on the fund's then current NAV as at the next applicable dealing date.
How to Subscribe to a Fund on KAIO
Step-by-Step
1. Go to the Products Page
From the main navigation panel, click on Products where you can view a list of funds in which you are eligible to invest, based on your personal profile metrics.
Each fund card on the Products page displays the following information related to such fund:
Strategy overview
Legal structure (e.g. Singapore VCC)
Minimum investment amount
Latest NAV (if available)
2. Select a Fund
Click on the fund card to view the selected fund's full details, including subscription timelines, fees (if applicable), and past NAV performance.
1. Create the Order
Go to the Products page and select the fund in which you would like to invest. Click “Create Order” and enter your desired investment amount, which amount must be no less than the fund’s minimum investment amount.
2. Preview the Order
Before an order is placed, you will be able to preview your order and review the following in relation to your selected fund:
Investment amount
Estimated number of units
Latest NAV (if available)
Selected payment method
Confirm everything is accurate before continuing.
3. Sign the Subscription Agreement
KAIO generates a digital subscription agreement for your order, based on the fund’s terms and the desired investment amount.
Next, you will be prompted to review and sign the subscription agreement directly on the platform. Offline signing is also supported where required.
4. Pay
After signing, you will be instructed to complete the payment using your selected method.
KAIO currently supports:
Traditional bank transfers – Wire funds to the depositary account listed in your order summary
On-chain digital payments – Pay using USDC on Ethereum by connecting your wallet directly on the platform
All payment instructions will be shown after signing, with your chosen method clearly indicated.
Understanding Your Order Status
Once submitted, your order will move through five possible statuses:
Signing – Waiting for your digital signature on the subscription agreement
Awaiting Payment – Agreement is signed, now waiting for funds
Paid – Awaiting Approval – Payment received, pending fund admin verification
Awaiting Settlement – Approved, queued for allocation at the next dealing date
Completed – Your investment is confirmed, and fund tokens are issued
You can view and track all your orders at any time via the Orders tab.
What Happens Next?
Once your order is completed, the fund units will be issued directly to your KAIO wallet on Ethereum — the same wallet created for you during onboarding.
You can check your updated position in the Portfolio page, with real-time NAV tracking.
From the Portfolio page, you can:
Hold and monitor your investment directly on the platform
Bridge your tokenised units to supported DeFi protocols via the KAIO Gateway
Redeem your position, if you wish to exit at a future dealing window
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