The Next List 2025: Emerging Private Companies
Which private companies are on track to become market giants by 2025? EquityZen's in-depth analysis reveals the top contenders.
Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence: Leading Private AI Companies
AI is more than just a trend—it’s the foundation of tomorrow’s economy. Explore the latest sub-industries, leading private companies, and where investors are placing their bets in 2025.
EquityZen Partners with Yahoo Finance to Broaden Access to Private Market Data
EquityZen will be Yahoo Finance’s exclusive provider of proprietary private market insights, enabling their users to delve into leading companies, opportunities, and trends in private markets.
EquityZen Named “Best Retail Investment Platform” in 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards Program
EquityZen has been selected as winner of the “Best Retail Investment Platform” award in the 9th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by FinTech Breakthrough.
Market Views
Not So Private Anymore: Why Venture Capital is Embracing the Private Secondary Market
Forget exclusive clubs: private market secondaries are stepping into the spotlight, attracting even ...
The Latest IPO News: EquityZen's IPO Tracker
Stay ahead in the IPO market. Get the latest news, insights, and analysis on upcoming public debuts ...
Why Private Company Investing Makes Sense in a Volatile Market
Discover why investing in late-stage private companies can be a strategic move in a volatile market,...
Secondary Spotlight: Private Company Investment Trends: Q1 2025
The Q1 2025 private market landscape, especially the venture secondary space, is evolving amidst mac...
Alts for All: The Rise of Alternative Investments for Individual Investors
Investing has evolved beyond traditional stocks and bonds, with alternative investments like private...
CoreWeave IPO: Unveiling the Largest Shareholders
CoreWeave targets a $2.7 billion IPO, with key shareholders poised to gain significantly. Discover t...
Investor Education
Primary vs. Secondary Investing in Private Companies
Discover the differences between primary and secondary investing in private companies and explore th...
Understanding Secondary Shares in Equity Markets: A Guide for Investors
Discover the importance of secondary shares in private and public equity markets, and learn how they...
Why Private Company Investing Makes Sense in a Volatile Market
Discover why investing in late-stage private companies can be a strategic move in a volatile market,...
A Beginner’s Guide to K-1s for Private Placement Investors
Form K-1 (Form 1065) is a crucial tax document for accredited investors in private placements, detai...
Alts for All: The Rise of Alternative Investments for Individual Investors
Investing has evolved beyond traditional stocks and bonds, with alternative investments like private...
Beginners Guide to Pre-IPO Investing
EquityZen is a leading marketplace for pre-IPO investing, offering access to high-growth private com...
Shareholder Education
Effective Strategies for Selling Your Shares: Understanding Public vs. Private Market Secondaries
Selling private tech shares isn't like public markets. Confused? Early employees need to know these ...
Fund/Build/Scale: What Your CEO Won't Tell You About Your Stock Options
In the latest Fund/Build/Scale episode, Phil Haslett, Co-Founder of EquityZen, joins Walter Thompson...
Understanding Stock Options: A Guide for Early Employees
Employee stock options can be a valuable part of compensation, especially for early employees at pri...
What Equity Compensation Means for Startup Employees
Here we’ll break down the basics of incentive compensation at startups and identify key consideratio...
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...
In the News
Advisorpedia: Investing Beyond the Ticker: Exploring Private Market Opportunities
Chris Versace and Lindsey Bell talk with Atish Davda, CEO of EquityZen, about how investors are gain...
CNBC: EquityZen CEO Atish Davda: Our entire mission is to bring private markets to the public
Atish Davda, CEO & co-founder of EquityZen, joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss EquityZen’s partners...
EquityZen Director of Market Insights, Brianne Lynch, Discusses the State of the Private Market with Yahoo Finance
Brianne Lynch, Director of Market Insights at EquityZen, shared her views on the current state of th...
The Startup Project Podcast: Secondary Markets Explained - How EquityZen Provides Liquidity for Pre-IPO Shares
EquityZen CEO & Co-founder Atish Davda sat down with Nataraj Sindam on the StartupProject podcast to...
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 ...
Smart Humans: EquityZen's Atish Davda
Atish Davda, CEO of EquityZen, joined Slava Rubin on Smart Humans to discuss the current trends in t...
Getting Started
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
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
Curious how to get started with private market investing. EquityZen's Investments page is where you’...
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
The Latest IPO News: EquityZen's IPO Tracker
Stay ahead in the IPO market. Get the latest news, insights, and analysis on upcoming public debuts ...
CoreWeave IPO: Unveiling the Largest Shareholders
CoreWeave targets a $2.7 billion IPO, with key shareholders poised to gain significantly. Discover t...
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
According to PitchBook, Brianne Lynch, Head of Market Insight at EquityZen, highlights on Pitchbook ...
How to Research a Private Company on EquityZen
EquityZen's guide helps individual investors navigate the risks and complexities of pre-IPO investin...
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,...
From Our Founders
Advisorpedia: Investing Beyond the Ticker: Exploring Private Market Opportunities
Chris Versace and Lindsey Bell talk with Atish Davda, CEO of EquityZen, about how investors are gain...
Creating a More Accessible Private Market
EquityZen CEO Atish Davda responds to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's Washington Post opinion piece, high...
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...
The Keys to a Successful Private Market
Unlock the keys to a successful private market with EquityZen's transparent and fair approach. Learn...
The Power of the Retail Investor
Discover the growing influence of retail investors in both public and private markets, showcasing th...
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