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Forge Global
AddedJul 9, 2026
UpdatedJul 10, 2026
Forge Global

Forge Global

Acquired Subsidiary

Forge Global operates a marketplace for trading private company shares and pre-IPO securities.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2014
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Forge Global is a private markets platform that operates a secondary marketplace for pre-IPO company shares, connecting shareholders, investors, and institutions with liquidity and pricing data.

The company provides marketplace infrastructure, Forge Price data, indices, and investment solutions for private market participants. It went public in 2022 and was acquired by Charles Schwab in March 2026.

Forge Global - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A
  • Charles Schwab

    Acquired Forge Global • $660M • Mar 2, 2026

Forge Global - Products & Services

  • Forge Marketplace logo

    Forge Marketplace

    Forge Marketplace is a secondary marketplace for private company shares.

    Competing Products

    SetterVC logo
  • Forge Price logo

    Forge Price

    Forge Price provides pricing data and valuations for private company shares.

Forge Global - Similar Companies

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EquityZen

SetterVC logo

SetterVC

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Forge Global - Quick Facts

Who are Forge Global's competitors?

Companies similar to Forge Global include SetterVC.

When was Forge Global founded?

Forge Global was founded in 2014.

Where is Forge Global's headquarters located?

Forge Global's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Forge Global's last funding round?

Forge Global's most recent funding round was for $660M (USD) in November 2025.

How much has Forge Global raised to-date?

As of Nov 6, 2025, Forge Global has raised a total of $2.7B (USD).

Forge Global - Classification

Industry
  • Financial Services
Ownership
  • Public Company
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Marketplace
Revenue
  • Transaction Fees
Customer
  • B2B
Tags
  • Pre-IPO Trading
  • Private Markets
  • Secondary Market
Unique IDs
  • ticker: FRGE