EquityZen focuses on providing liquidity to early shareholders and market access to accredited investors through its online marketplace. Since its inception in 2013, the firm has facilitated over 37,000 private placements across more than 400 companies. EquityZen specializes in secondary market transactions and typically engages in later-stage investment rounds, including Series C, D, E, and F, with low investment minimums through their funds.
Notable portfolio companies include 23andMe, AppDynamics, AppNexus, Barefoot Networks, Lyft, Postmates, and The Honest Company. EquityZen's investment philosophy centers around democratizing access to private markets and simplifying the trading of private shares. The firm offers unique value-add services by connecting investors with opportunities in high-growth private companies, thus enabling liquidity for early shareholders and providing a pathway for accredited investors to participate in the private market.
EquityZen - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
