Q1 2026 Trends in the Private Secondary Markets

Join EquityZen's Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Phil Haslett, and Head of Market Insight, Bri Lynch, as they break down the defining trends of the private markets for Q1 2026. Explore private market opportunities: https://equityzen.com/explore/ Read the full Secondary Spotlight Q1 2026 Report: https://blog.equityzen.com/private-ma... About the Speakers: Brianne Lynch: Head of Market Insight, EquityZen Phil Haslett: Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, EquityZen About EquityZen: EquityZen, a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, is the leading marketplace for pre-IPO investments, connecting shareholders of private companies with accredited investors. EquityZen brings together over 800,000 investors and shareholders, providing liquidity to early shareholders and private market access to investors for as little as $5,000 up to well over $5 million. Through its innovative technology platform, EquityZen provides access to pre-IPO shares, data-driven insights, and tools that empower investors to navigate the private markets with confidence. Having completed more than 55,000 private placements in nearly 500 private companies, EquityZen leads the way in delivering “Private Markets for the Public”. #PrivateMarkets #AlternativeInvestments #IPOMarket #VentureCapital #Fintech #InvestmentStrategy #Diversification #EquityZen Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not all pre-IPO companies will go public or be acquired, and not all IPOs or acquisitions are or will become successful investments. 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. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results.