Chime IPO: Unveiling the Largest Shareholders
Who owns the most of Chime? Its S-1 filing for the $11.2B NASDAQ IPO breaks down the largest equity stakes of executives and major investors.
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 and market trends. Your hub for all things IPO in 2025.
The Future is Fusion (and Advanced Nuclear): Powering a Brighter Tomorrow
The future of energy is here! Next-gen nuclear (fusion, fission) surges to power AI demand. Explore high-stakes green investment opportunities & risks with EquityZen.
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
The 6 Things Investors Need to Know about the Private Markets: Notes from BlackRock’s Annual Letter
Larry Fink's letter confirms private market importance. EquityZen offers accredited investors pre-IP...
Spotlight on Fintech: Leading Private Fintech Companies
Explore the private fintech market! Discover innovative companies at the forefront of financial inno...
Why the Future for Financial Advisors is in the Private Market
BlackRock's move to incorporate private markets into portfolios marks a pivotal shift. Atish Davda e...
EquityZen CEO Atish Davda joins Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance's Trader Talk
Private markets are key to a well diversified portfolio. EquityZen CEO Atish Davda spoke with Kenny ...
“Circle IPO tapping into crypto momentum, stablecoin optimism”: EquityZen's Brianne Lynch on Yahoo Finance
EquityZen’s Brianne Lynch analyzes Circle's IPO momentum on Yahoo Finance’s Morning Brief. Discover ...
Circle IPO: Unveiling the Largest Shareholders
Discover Circle's largest shareholders! See who owns big stakes in the USDC issuer's IPO, including ...
Investor Education
The 6 Things Investors Need to Know about the Private Markets: Notes from BlackRock’s Annual Letter
Larry Fink's letter confirms private market importance. EquityZen offers accredited investors pre-IP...
Understanding Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)
Liquidity for shareholders, pre-IPO access for investors: SPVs make it happen in the private market....
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...
Shareholder Education
Understanding Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)
Liquidity for shareholders, pre-IPO access for investors: SPVs make it happen in the private market....
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...
In the News
EquityZen CEO Atish Davda joins Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance's Trader Talk
Private markets are key to a well diversified portfolio. EquityZen CEO Atish Davda spoke with Kenny ...
“Circle IPO tapping into crypto momentum, stablecoin optimism”: EquityZen's Brianne Lynch on Yahoo Finance
EquityZen’s Brianne Lynch analyzes Circle's IPO momentum on Yahoo Finance’s Morning Brief. Discover ...
"New Hope for IPOs": EquityZen's Brianne Lynch on Bloomberg Technology
EquityZen's Head of Market Insight, Brianne Lynch, joined "Bloomberg Technology" to discuss how the ...
EquityZen's Phil Haslett on the Private Market: Yahoo Finance Interview
EquityZen's Phil Haslett discusses the risks and opportunities in the IPO market in an insightful Ya...
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...
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
“Circle IPO tapping into crypto momentum, stablecoin optimism”: EquityZen's Brianne Lynch on Yahoo Finance
EquityZen’s Brianne Lynch analyzes Circle's IPO momentum on Yahoo Finance’s Morning Brief. Discover ...
Circle IPO: Unveiling the Largest Shareholders
Discover Circle's largest shareholders! See who owns big stakes in the USDC issuer's IPO, including ...
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
IPO outlook for 2025. Cerebras Systems, Chime, & CoreWeave, are poised to capitalize on improved mar...
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...
From Our Founders
Why the Future for Financial Advisors is in the Private Market
BlackRock's move to incorporate private markets into portfolios marks a pivotal shift. Atish Davda e...
EquityZen CEO Atish Davda joins Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance's Trader Talk
Private markets are key to a well diversified portfolio. EquityZen CEO Atish Davda spoke with Kenny ...
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...
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