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Investor Education

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How to Research a Private Company on EquityZen
How to Research a Private Company on EquityZen

EquityZen's guide helps individual investors navigate the risks and complexities of pre-IPO investin...

Streamlining Private Market Investing: EquityZen’s Multi-Company Funds
Streamlining Private Market Investing: EquityZen’s Multi-Company Funds

EquityZen’s Multi-Company Funds provide private market access through a single investment with lower...

Creating a More Accessible Private Market
Creating a More Accessible Private Market

EquityZen CEO Atish Davda responds to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's Washington Post opinion piece, high...

What happens after I make an investment?
What Happens After I Make a Private Company Investment?

Discover what happens after making a private company investment on EquityZen. Learn how to track you...

How to Read an S-1
How to Read an S-1

With a strong IPO pipeline in 2025, investors turn to the S-1 filing for key details on a company’s ...

Getting Started with Private Market Investing: Part IV - The
Getting Started with Private Market Investing: Part IV - The "Standard" Investment Process

Here is a guide on how to invest in single private companies on EquityZen's marketplace. We'll walk ...

Shareholder Education

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What Equity Compensation Means for Startup Employees

Here we’ll break down the basics of incentive compensation at startups and identify key consideratio...

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Same-Day Exercise: A Smart Alternative to Non-Recourse Loans for Exercising Stock Options

Discover how EquityZen simplifies exercising stock options for startup employees, offering your clie...

The 7 Equity Documents You Should Always Have on File

If you're looking to sell your shares, you must understand your shareholder documents like the optio...

The Pros and Cons of Selling Pre-IPO Stock

Discover how EquityZen revolutionized access to private market investments over the past decade with...

The Importance of Knowing the Value of Your Private Company Shares as a Startup Employee

EquityZen's Equity Value Calculator helps startup employees own their future by arming them with acc...

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Shareholder's Playbook: What to Know About Selling Your Shares

If you're looking to sell shares, you must understand the documents which outline the rights that th...

Getting Started

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Getting Started with Private Market Investing: Part IV - The
Getting Started with Private Market Investing: Part IV - The "Standard" Investment Process

Here is a guide on how to invest in single private companies on EquityZen's marketplace. We'll walk ...

Getting Started with Private Market Investing: Part III - The Offering Document

Live investment opportunities are accessed by clicking on the company from the listings page. Our mo...

Getting Started with Private Market Investing: Part II - EquityZen’s Investment Products
Getting Started with Private Market Investing: Part II - EquityZen’s Investment Products

Not all investors have the same needs when it comes to private market investing. That’s why we’ve cr...

Getting Started with Private Market Investing: Part I - Investments page + Indicating interest
Getting Started with Private Market Investing: Part I - Investments page + Indicating interest

Curious how to get started with private market investing. EquityZen's Investments page is where you’...

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EquityZen's Due Diligence Process for Private Companies: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore how EquityZen conducts thorough due diligence on private companies, ensuring investors make ...

Understanding cap tables: a guide for private company investors

When considering a private co investment, the cap table is key. That’s why EquityZen’s research team...

IPO News

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EquityZen’s 2025 IPO Outlook

Top IPO contenders for 2025, including Cerebras Systems, Chime, and CoreWeave, are poised to capital...

PitchBook: Here’s what President Trump’s initial actions could mean for VCs
PitchBook: Here’s what President Trump’s initial actions could mean for VCs

According to PitchBook, Brianne Lynch, Head of Market Insight at EquityZen, highlights on Pitchbook ...

How to Research a Private Company on EquityZen
How to Research a Private Company on EquityZen

EquityZen's guide helps individual investors navigate the risks and complexities of pre-IPO investin...

AI-related IPOs will see 'a lot of investor interest': Analyst
Yahoo Finance: AI-related IPOs will see 'a lot of investor interest': Analyst

The IPO market is showing signs of recovery, with promising potential for the future. Brianne Lynch,...

US News: 8 Upcoming IPOs to Watch in 2025

EquityZen Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Phil Haslett said on US News that 2025 will see a su...

Yahoo Finance: EquityZen's top IPO predictions for 2025

EquityZen Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Phil Haslett shares his top picks for potential IPOs...

From Our Founders

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Creating a More Accessible Private Market
Creating a More Accessible Private Market

EquityZen CEO Atish Davda responds to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's Washington Post opinion piece, high...

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The Disappearing Act: Why the Stock Market is Fading

The stock market is fading as companies choose to stay private longer. Explore the impact on investo...

How technology will shape your financial future

Discover how technology is changing the financial landscape, empowering investors with sophisticated...

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The Keys to a Successful Private Market

Unlock the keys to a successful private market with EquityZen's transparent and fair approach. Learn...

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The Power of the Retail Investor

Discover the growing influence of retail investors in both public and private markets, showcasing th...

Time To Reflect On Your Portfolio For 2024

A well-diversified portfolio encompasses allocations to low-risk assets like treasuries, alongside e...