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What Does it Mean to Have Equity in a Private Company?

Owning equity in a private company can be a highly rewarding but sometimes complex endeavor. That is because private...

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...

Secondary Spotlight: Private Company Investment Trends, Q3 2024

As we head into the final quarter of 2024, the private equity landscape continues to evolve with both challenges and...

The Pros and Cons of Selling Pre-IPO Stock

The Pros and Cons of Selling Pre-IPO Stock Understanding the secondary markets to buy and sell private market stock may...

How Does Pre-IPO Selling Work?

Pre-IPO selling allows shareholders, such as employees or early investors, to sell their shares before the company goes...

Pre-IPO Investing | EquityZen's Guiding Principles

In this video, Phil Haslett, Co-Founder of EquityZen examines the complexities of the private market, detailing its...

Secondary Spotlight: Private Company Investment Trends, Q2 2024

We’ve hit the half-year mark of 2024 and, as we discussed in our revised IPO Outlook, there are a number of macro...

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...