History of the Pre-IPO Market

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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.

 

 

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*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.

 

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