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How to Read an S-1

The IPO (initial public offering) pipeline looks robust as we enter 2025. IPOs offer a chance for many investors to...

How to Read a Cap Table After An IPO or Exit

A capitalization table also known as a “cap table” is a breakdown of a private company’s ownership structure. It...

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...

How We Price Secondary Deals

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

The 'Liquidity Premium' and How it Benefits Investors

You may be interested in investing in the private companies, but not sure how to factor in the potentially long-term...