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SharesPost
Pre-IPO and private market investing
$15B+ transaction volume
Total Invested
100K+
Investors
$2,500
Minimum Investment
Overview
SharesPost (now Forge Global after merger) is one of the largest private securities marketplaces, offering accredited investors access to pre-IPO shares, private company stocks, and venture capital funds. With over $15 billion in transaction volume, the platform provides liquidity for shares in companies like SpaceX, Stripe, and other unicorns. Minimum investments vary by offering.
Key Information
- Founded: 2009
- Asset Class: Startups & Equity
- Minimum Investment: $2,500
- Accreditation Required: Yes
- IRA Eligible: Yes
- Secondary Market: Yes
- Distribution Frequency: Rare (at exit typically)
Fees & Costs
- Management Fee: Varies by fund (1-2% for funds)
- Performance Fee: Varies by offering
- Other Fees: Transaction fees apply
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- • Access to unicorns
- • Secondary liquidity
- • Large platform
- • Institutional-grade
✗ Cons
- • Accredited only
- • Variable minimums
- • Complex fee structures
- • High risk
Best For
- ✓ Accredited investors
- ✓ Pre-IPO opportunities
- ✓ Secondary market access
Available On
Regulations
- • FINRA Member
- • SEC Registered Broker-Dealer