Exploring the Private Market
The EquityZen Private Market Map is a visual representation of 100 private companies, based on qualitative and quantitative data that have proven critical in private market transactions (EquityZen’s proprietary Market Score). The Map is organized by estimated market capitalization and industry, and it is designed to serve as a tool for learning about, exploring, and evaluating private companies.

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What is pre-ipo investing?
- Pre-IPO investing involves buying shares in a private company before its initial public offering.
- These investments enable individuals to access exclusive, fast-growth startups alongside institutions and venture capitalists.
- Pre-IPO investing offers investors a head start in accessing innovative companies before they go public.
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Why invest in private markets?
- Diversification: Private company investments offer a unique avenue for diversification because they don't always move in sync with public markets.
- Maximize returns: With companies staying private longer than ever, value creation is happening in the private markets.
- Reduce volatility: the lack of correlation with public markets means that private company investments can act as a hedge against stock market volatility