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How to Read an S-1

How to Read an S-1

With a strong IPO pipeline in 2025, investors turn to the S-1 filing for key details on a company’s ...

How to Read a Cap Table After An IPO or Exit

How to Read a Cap Table After An IPO or Exit

Learn how to navigate a company's cap table after an IPO or exit, understanding the impact on shareh...

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

Learn the role of broker-dealers like EquityZen in navigating pre-IPO investments, including benefit...

How We Price Secondary Deals

How We Price Secondary Deals

One of the most common questions we get asked from both our shareholder and investor clients is how ...

The 'Liquidity Premium' and How it Benefits Investors

The 'Liquidity Premium' and How it Benefits Investors

The liquidity premium is a term used to describe the enhanced return that is expected for investing ...

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