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EquityZen's Due Diligence Process for Private Companies: A Comprehensive Guide

At EquityZen, we believe in the power of investing in the private companies that are shaping the future. While these...

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...

How to Invest Like a Family Office

A recent study by KKR highlighted that family offices, wealth management advisory firms for the very wealthy, are now,...

Reddit IPO: Unveiling the Largest Shareholders

Reddit aims to raise around $750M in its highly anticipated IPO slated for a NYSE debut next week. So how much do...

The Pros and Cons of Pre-IPO Investing

Pre-initial public offering (IPO) investing, a critical piece of the broader private market, presents an exciting...