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"Flight to quality" is redefining the private markets. ✈️💼

With 30+ private companies now worth over $20B, the late-stage universe is bigger than ever.

EquityZen Co-Founder and Managing Director Phil Haslett explains why investors are favoring mega-cap stability over $1B–$10B companies in the current market.

Read EquityZen’s Q1 2026 Private Company Investment Trends report here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hKyvt0



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In 1997, Amazon went public at a $500M valuation. Today, we’re seeing companies stay private until they hit $500B+. 💡

The "Amazon Era" allowed everyday investors to ride the wave of hypergrowth in public markets.

But as EquityZen Co-Founder and Managing Director Phil Haslett points out, the script has flipped. Unicorn companies are staying private longer, fueled by institutional capital, leaving retail investors on the sidelines.

At EquityZen, we’re changing that narrative by opening the doors to private market opportunities that were once out of reach.
Ready to bridge the gap? Check out our latest deep dive on the evolution of access: https://hubs.la/Q04hGHny0



This is not intended to predict or project the performance of any company. Not all pre-IPO companies will go public or be acquired, and not all IPOs or acquisitions are or will become successful investments. There are inherent risks in pre-IPO investments, including the risk of loss of the entire investment, illiquidity, and fluctuations in value and returns.