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The Keys to a Successful Private Market

The private market is good for employees, private companies, and shareholders – as long as the market remains...

The Power of the Retail Investor

The retail investor is powerful. This belief has been core to my philosophy in building EquityZen. According to a...

What is the Role of Broker-Dealers in Pre-IPO Investments?

Pre-initial public offering (pre-IPO) investing is gaining popularity as it presents a unique chance for investors to...

Navigating Alternative Investments: A Guide to Evaluating Private Company Investments with Your Financial Advisor

Savvy investors are often looking to invest in the next big thing, while aiming to maximize potential returns. Because...

Secondary Spotlight: Private Company Investment Trends, Q1 2024

Looking back on Q1, the broader macro environment showed some mixed trends. While equity markets continued to soar and...

How To Invest in Private Companies Before They Go Public

Getting in early as an investor in a promising company has the potential to drive substantial returns. Pre-initial...

Same-Day Exercise: A Smart Alternative to Non-Recourse Loans for Exercising Stock Options

Startup employees often begin their journey to liquidity by exercising stock options. This is an exciting step but also...

U.S. News & World Report: Should You Buy Reddit (RDDT) Stock? How to Decide

With both Astera Labs and Reddit off to great success in the public markets, now might be the time for more private...

Fortune: Reddit closes nearly 50% higher on 1st trading day in latest sign IPO market heating up

Reddit's decision to allocate IPO shares to "super users" paid off after its first few days of trading, but will it be...