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The Rise of Pre-IPO Investing: How to Mitigate Risk in a Growing Market

Choose your pre-IPO platform wisely. As the market grows, risks increase. Learn how EquityZen's 10+ ...

Understanding Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)
Understanding Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)

Liquidity for shareholders, pre-IPO access for investors: SPVs make it happen in the private market....

Primary vs. Secondary Investing in Private Companies
Primary vs. Secondary Investing in Private Companies

Discover the differences between primary and secondary investing in private companies and explore th...

Understanding Secondary Shares in Equity Markets: A Guide for Investors
Understanding Secondary Shares in Equity Markets: A Guide for Investors

Discover the importance of secondary shares in private and public equity markets, and learn how they...

A Beginner’s Guide to K-1s for Private Placement Investors
A Beginner’s Guide to K-1s for Private Placement Investors

Form K-1 (Form 1065) is a crucial tax document for accredited investors in private placements, detai...

Beginners Guide to Pre-IPO Investing
Beginners Guide to Pre-IPO Investing

EquityZen is a leading marketplace for pre-IPO investing, offering access to high-growth private com...

Public vs. Private Stock Investing: Key Differences Every Investor Should Know
Public vs. Private Stock Investing

As companies stay private longer and the demand for pre-IPO stock grows, investing in private compan...

How to Research a Private Company on EquityZen
How to Research a Private Company on EquityZen

EquityZen's guide helps individual investors navigate the risks and complexities of pre-IPO investin...

Streamlining Private Market Investing: EquityZen’s Multi-Company Funds
Streamlining Private Market Investing: EquityZen’s Multi-Company Funds

EquityZen’s Multi-Company Funds provide private market access through a single investment with lower...

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