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

With IPO volume down 14% year over year, early employees are increasingly considering options for selling their shares...

The 7 Equity Documents You Should Always Have on File

It can be difficult to read the legal language in the documents you get when starting a new job at a startup. Yet these...

The Latest IPO News: EquityZen's IPO Tracker

As more private companies make the news by announcing their plans to go public, more eyes are on the IPO market. After...

What Does it Mean to Have Equity in a Private Company?

Owning equity in a private company can be a highly rewarding but sometimes complex endeavor. That is because private...

Exploring Private Placements for Accredited Investors: 506(b) & 506(c)

Private placements are a critical piece of the investment landscape, especially as companies stay private longer. While...

EquityZen Partners with Sacra Research

EquityZen Partners with Sacra to Bring Detailed Company Insights Based on our Client’s Interest

What is Strategic Asset Allocation?

When investing, constructing a strong and resilient portfolio is essential for reaching long-term financial objectives....

Barron's: Tech Investing in Private Markets Takes Guts. Know the Risks.

“It’s a classic entrepreneur’s origin story: Guy encounters a knotty problem—and starts a company to fix it.

How to Read a Cap Table After An IPO or Exit

A capitalization table also known as a “cap table” is a breakdown of a private company’s ownership structure. It...