LATEST NEWS: #PrivateMarket shows no signs of slowing down in Q2 Bolstered by an improving macroeconomic backdrop and continued investor demand for AI companies (or companies integrating AI into their businesses), both public and private markets enjoyed a strong second quarter, a welcome outcome for investors as the summer arrives and vacations beckon. Check out Forge's newly released institutional report, with 10 proprietary private market charts and figures – all powered by Forge Data. Download your copy at https://lnkd.in/eGYNf7BP #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #investors #institutions #invest
Forge
Financial Services
San Francisco, California 13,895 followers
Powering the Private Market
About us
With liquidity solutions, exclusive data and insights and a vibrant marketplace, we are powering a global private market that is transparent, accessible and seamless for companies, their employees, investors and institutions. #wearehiring
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https://www.forgeglobal.com/
External link for Forge
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- secondary shares trading platform, private markets, fintech, invest in pre-ipo companies, secondary marketplace, private market data, private market index, and buy and sell private company shares
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4 Embarcadero Center
Floor 15
San Francisco, California 94111, US
Employees at Forge
Updates
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The July Private Market Update reports the Forge Private Market Index dropped -0.2% in June, but still closed the quarter positively with 0.8% return in Q2 2024 and a 5.4% return YTD. For the quarter, the Forge Private Market Index lagged the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, but outperformed the Renaissance IPO Index and the Russell 2000. Learn more about the latest updates in the #privatemarket at https://buff.ly/4eZQKXl #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #investing #privateinvestments
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According to Forge's July Private Market Update, there was a significant drop in the number of companies with sell-side indications of interest (IOIs) in June, as sellers offered shares in 171 companies, which is the lowest level since November of 2022. While a lower number of sell-side IOIs may lead to less matched transactions in the short term, it may also be a sign of growing seller confidence in their equity holdings. Read more in our latest Private Market Update at https://buff.ly/4eZQKXl #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #investors #institutions
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STARTUP NEWS: Cybersecurity startup Wiz is reportedly in advanced talks for acquisition by Google. According to Reuters, if the acquisition goes through, Wiz could be purchased for up to $23 billion. This would potentially make it Google’s largest acquisition to date and a major step forward in enhancing its cloud security technology. As of July 15th, 2024, Wiz’s Forge Price is $21.52. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eFPAa5dV #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #startups #techstartups
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In June, private companies on Forge Markets traded at a median discount of -32%, nearly in line with May, and the top 10% of companies improved to a 59% premium from 47% in May. In addition, the top 25% of companies in June traded at a 1% premium to their primary round valuation – the first time this year that this number was above 0%. Access more Forge Data in our July Private Market Update at https://lnkd.in/eTdfiQ2g #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #data #invest
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STARTUP NEWS: Crypto company Circle is once again generating IPO buzz. In January, the company announced that it confidentially filed an S-1 with the SEC to go public. Circle’s Forge Price shows a 54.2% return over the last year, compared to 6.2% for its sector and 2.0% for the index. The company shared in a press release that the IPO "is expected to take place after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other conditions." Read more at https://lnkd.in/ekjifZTA #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #startups #techstartups #investing #IPO
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#Startup News: A new wave of private companies are developing robotics technologies to automate everyday workplace tasks spanning various industries, from fast food to trucking. Among these emerging startups are Miso Robotics, Agility Robotics, Gecko Robotics, and Kodiak Robotics that have been innovating this technology for several years. Read more on these robotic startups and the innovations they're building at https://lnkd.in/eq5PsybY #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #startups #techstartups
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LATEST NEWS: Private Market Appears Poised to Ride #AI and Inflation Tailwinds in Second Half After two-plus years of turbulence, the first half of 2024 brought welcome respite to investors as public and private market assets delivered positive returns with relatively low volatility. The Forge Private Market Index ended June up 5.4% for the first six months of the year despite a small pullback in the month itself, while the S&P 500 rose 3.47% in June. Access more data in Forge’s July Private Market Update at https://lnkd.in/gPxK_aAb
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According to our June Private Market Update, the bid-ask spread has remained relatively consistent over recent months. With May ending at 9.1%, which is below the average median of 11.4%, this may suggest that buyers and sellers are relatively close on price. Learn more in our latest Private Market Update at https://buff.ly/3xgFZ24 #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #fintech #data
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Forge's VP of Product Marketing, Dan Chaparian, shares his insights on the new wave of #AI companies that have the potential to drive a resurgence in the private market. Read more in Forge's June Private Market Update at https://buff.ly/3xgFZ24 #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #fintech #invest
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