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Guide to Understanding RSUs for Start-up Employees

In the past decade (really, since Facebook), it's become increasingly popular for private tech companies to issue...

TechCrunch: EquityZen's Phil Haslett On How Startup Valuations Can Regain Their Moxie

Later-stage startup market dynamics may shift favorably. Phil Haslett, EquityZen's co-founder and chief revenue...

What is a 409A Valuation?

Founders, management and employees should familiarize themselves with 409A valuations early in a company’s life....

Bloomberg: Phil Haslett on Bloomberg Quicktake- SPACs vs IPOs

What do companies think about SPACs vs. traditional IPOs? Catch EquityZen's Phil Haslett on Bloomberg sharing his...

Business Insider: EquityZen Has Seen a 150% Surge in Users

The pre-IPO market is growing at an astonishing pace! EquityZen's CEO & Founder Atish Davda sat down with Business...

Yahoo Finance: Coinbase's direct listing and what to expect as a crypto investor

EquityZen's Phil Haslett joins Yahoo Finance to talk crypto, direct listings, and the growth of the pre-IPO market.

The Expanded SEC Definition of an Accredited Investor

EquityZen welcomes newly-qualified accredited investors to the private markets. At EquityZen, we’re proud to have...

2021 VC-Backed IPO Shortlist

Despite competing factors like decade market volume highs and fears of global recessions, startups and VC investors are...