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Pre-IPO Investing | The State Of The Secondary Market

In this video, Phil Haslett, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of EquityZen, explores the intricacies of the...

Revisiting the 2024 IPO Outlook: Where are we now? 

The initial public offering (IPO) landscape of 2024 has been dynamic, even if quieter than many had predicted. A...

Investing Pre-IPO: What Investors Need to Know to Navigate the Market

In this video, Brianne Lynch and Phil Haslett discuss what investors should consider when investing in the pre-IPO...

Selling Pre-IPO: What Shareholders + Private Companies Need to Know to Navigate the Market

In this video, Brianne Lynch and Phil Haslett discuss the shareholder and private company dynamic when it comes to...

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...

The Latest IPO News: EquityZen's IPO Tracker

As more private companies make the news by announcing their plans to go public, more eyes are on the IPO market. After...

Same-Day Exercise: A Smart Alternative to Non-Recourse Loans for Exercising Stock Options

Startup employees often begin their journey to liquidity by exercising stock options. This is an exciting step but also...

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...

Selling Shares on EquityZen: A Guide to Creating a Sales Inquiry

So you’re interested in selling your equity?