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Investor Education

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A Beginner’s Guide to K-1s for Private Placement Investors
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
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
Beginners Guide to Pre-IPO Investing

EquityZen is a leading marketplace for pre-IPO investing, offering access to high-growth private com...

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...

Shareholder Education

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Fund/Build/Scale: What Your CEO Won't Tell You About Your Stock Options
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
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
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
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
The Pros and Cons of Selling Pre-IPO Stock

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

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
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
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 IPO Tracker: The Latest 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 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
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,...

From Our Founders

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Advisorpedia: Investing Beyond the Ticker: Exploring Private Market Opportunities
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
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
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...