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Deman... Market Views 2 min read ![State of Tech Exits H1’25](https://blog.equityzen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed-1-Oct-15-2025-05-05-08-3697-PM.png?width=812&height=446&name=unnamed-1-Oct-15-2025-05-05-08-3697-PM.png) ##### State of Tech Exits H1’25 Download the State of Tech Exits H1 '25 Report by EquityZen + CB Insights. Analyze why private marke... Market Views 2 min read ![skyline](https://blog.equityzen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_2497389473.jpg?width=812&height=446&name=shutterstock_2497389473.jpg) ##### What if the IPO is Too Late?: Analyzing the Returns of the 2025 Tech IPO Class The 2025 IPO class proves the biggest gains happen pre-IPO. See our data comparing Series E vs. Publ... 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