Invest in what’s built by hand.
Handbuilt Capital Fund I is built for monthly income — a target 10–12% preferred return backed by established Midwest trades businesses, run day to day by proven operators.
Run by builders, not bankers.
Backed by the real economy
Your return is backed by established, cash-flowing trades — remodeling, HVAC, builders. Work that gets done and gets paid in every economic cycle, not a projected exit multiple.
A preferred position — paid before the owners
Preferred equity is paid before the owners — monthly, from operating cash flow — not last in line behind the owner(s).
0% management fee
We only get paid when you do. No management fee means Handbuilt’s incentives are aligned with your income from day one.
Operators, not engineers
$750M+ managed across 100+ integrations. The team behind your money has actually run the businesses — and met a payroll.
Two classes, one monthly check.
Hypothetical illustrations for informational purposes only, based on the stated annual preferred return paid monthly. Target returns, not guaranteed — capital at risk. Offered only to verified accredited investors under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D.
Four simple steps to
monthly income.
Create an investor account in our portal
Hit the create account button at the top of this page to create your investor profile with Handbuilt Capital.
Verify accredited status within our portal
As a 506(c) offering, we confirm accredited-investor status before any funds are accepted — a simple, guided step.
Request the Private Placement Memorandum
You receive the Private Placement Memorandum and Fund I materials to review prior to investing.
Fund & start earning monthly distributions
Once invested, distributions are paid monthly from a preferred position — before the owners — via ACH.
Built for some investors. Not all.
A fit if you…
Are an accredited investor, want steady monthly income, can commit capital for the ~5-year term, and want exposure to real-economy businesses rather than public markets.
Not a fit if you…
May need this capital sooner, or want a guaranteed or insured return. Target returns are not guaranteed; capital is at risk.
Book a 30-minute call.
No pressure and no obligation — just a straight conversation about whether Handbuilt Capital meets your goals.
Accredited investors only. Handbuilt Capital Fund I is offered under Rule 506(c). Accredited status must be verified before any investment is accepted.
You built it. Now let it pay you.
If you are ready to take the next step investing into our Preferred Equity Fund 1, the next step is to create an account on our investor portal.
This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Securities are offered only to verified accredited investors through the Confidential Private Placement Memorandum pursuant to Rule 506(c) of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Any investment in Handbuilt Capital Preferred Equity Fund I, LLC involves significant risk, including the potential loss of the entire investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The returns described herein are targets, not guarantees, and actual results may vary materially. Prospective investors should consult their own legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decision.