EquityZen

EquityZen is a New York-based platform that facilitates the buying and selling of pre-IPO (initial public offering) shares, providing accredited investors with access to private company equity. Founded in 2013, it offers a marketplace where employees and early investors can liquidate their holdings before a company goes public. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EquityZen?utm_source=openai))

EquityZen provides a marketplace for pre-IPO shares, allowing accredited investors to purchase equity in private companies. The platform offers single-company and multi-company investment opportunities, with minimum investments starting at $10,000. Transaction fees for investors range from 3% to 5%, depending on the investment amount. Sellers are typically charged a 2.5% fee upon transaction closure, with potential reductions for larger sales. ([help.equityzen.com](https://help.equityzen.com/en/articles/2663417-how-do-i-invest-on-equityzen?utm_source=openai))