Hello all,
I am looking at investment opportunities available to accredited investors, mainly at private share purchases. I am looking at the platforms SharesPost and EquityZen, though the former has a minimum investment amount that is too much for my liking.
First question: does anyone have any experience purchasing pre-IPO shares through either of these (or other) platforms that they would care to share?
Second question: As I am starting the due diligence for this process, it occurs to me that I have an embarrassingly low level of sophistication in regards to the basics of business evaluation, valuation, etc. As someone who has solely invested in low cost indexes up to this point, I have had no occasion to sit down and attempt to value(ate?) a company. Does anyone have a recommendation for a succinct source to learn the basics of business finance (EBITDA and the like)?
Thank you in advance.
I am looking at investment opportunities available to accredited investors, mainly at private share purchases. I am looking at the platforms SharesPost and EquityZen, though the former has a minimum investment amount that is too much for my liking.
First question: does anyone have any experience purchasing pre-IPO shares through either of these (or other) platforms that they would care to share?
Second question: As I am starting the due diligence for this process, it occurs to me that I have an embarrassingly low level of sophistication in regards to the basics of business evaluation, valuation, etc. As someone who has solely invested in low cost indexes up to this point, I have had no occasion to sit down and attempt to value(ate?) a company. Does anyone have a recommendation for a succinct source to learn the basics of business finance (EBITDA and the like)?
Thank you in advance.
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