Why Invest in Private Markets?
Value creation is happening before innovative companies hit the public markets. With EquityZen, individual investors can now participate in the $500B+ private market with some of the lowest investment minimums in the alternative investments category.
High Potential Return
Historically, private equity has outperformed the public market over a 1 to 25 year period. Source: Cambridge Associates, 2022
Diversification
An investment allocation in private markets typically exhibits low correlation with public equities and fixed income, enhancing their appeal as a diversification option.
Value Creation
Growth and innovation is happening in the private markets as companies are staying private longer. Source: Warrington, 2024
EquityZen Investment Solutions
Single Company Funds
Invest in a single company via an EquityZen Fund
Multi-Company Funds
Invest in multiple companies via an EquityZen Fund
Direct Share Acquisitions
Acquire ownership directly via an EquityZen brokered transaction
EquityZen by the Numbers
760K+
Total Subscribers
450+
Companies Served
$710M+
Total Distributed to Investors
Step by Step
Our Guided Investor Process
Sign up and verify your accreditation status to access investment offerings on the platform.
Reserve investments in live offerings or indicate interest in upcoming offerings by browsing companies, reviewing offering documents and performing research.
Execute documents and provide payment information to complete investment via ACH transfer or wire.
Actively manage your investments by receiving personalized updates on companies in the portfolio.
Receive investment proceeds in the form of shares or cash if the company has a successful exit or you wish to sell.
Investor Testimonials
Why Invest in Private Companies Through EquityZen's Marketplace?
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A gamechanger for folks like me to get in [on] private equity ownership.
Investor, California
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You are THE best platform that I have used. It is not a compliment, it is a fact.
Investor, California
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I've been wanting to invest in [company] for years and never found the tiniest crack in the door. You made it happen.
Investor, New Hampshire
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