History of the Pre-IPO Market

The Evolution of the Pre-IPO Market: From the .com Crash to the Rise of Secondary Markets

Are you curious about the birth and evolution of the pre-IPO market?

In a recent video, EquityZen's Phil Haslett recounts the journey from the .com crash to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that transformed the landscape for tech startups. The unintended consequence of staying private for much longer gave rise to secondary markets and platforms like EquityZen.

Interested in browsing the private company investment opportunities available on EquityZen's marketplace?

*Not all pre-IPO companies will go public or be acquired, and not all IPOs or acquisitions are or will become successful investments. There are inherent risks in pre-IPO investments, including the risk of loss of the entire investment, illiquidity, and fluctuations in value and returns. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment.