The EquityZen Blog

James Allen once wrote, “No duty is more urgent than giving thanks.” So each year, we at EquityZen make sure to take time from the hectic life inherent to a start-up to reflect on all the prosperous events for which we are grateful. 

As companies stay private longer than ever, the need for pre-IPO liquidity has become increasingly important for early shareholders, especially early employees. 

Independent advisors see access to pre-IPO investing as a key way to differentiate themselves and provide value to their clients, but how should advisors think about pre-IPO investing in the context of their client’s overall portfolio?

The SEC expanded the definition of an Accredited Investor, effective December 8, 2020. 

EquityZen is excited to welcome newly-qualified accredited investors to the private markets. At EquityZen, we’re proud to have supported the expansion of the Accredited Investor definition, along with many others, by submitting a response to SEC’s call for comment - you can read our open letter here. 

This guide will provide an overview of the asset class and a framework for investors to evaluate potential investment opportunities.

After a year unlike any other, EquityZen gives thanks to its clients, its partners, and its team for helping us navigate and thrive on this rollercoaster! 

SPACs have gone mainstream in 2020 with companies like DraftKings, Nikola and Fisker choosing this route as a means of going public. One-hundred sixty five companies IPO’d on US exchanges in the third quarter, a 126% increase versus Q2. In this article, we will take a closer look at SPACs, what’s driving their growth and important considerations for investors. 

We’re excited to announce the release of our new mobile app for iPhone. It is available to download from the Apple App Store.