Forge Global

Private market liquidity and trading solutions

San Francisco, California, United States

About Forge Global

Forge Global provides a platform for private market transactions, focusing on liquidity solutions for private companies and their employees. The platform allows for trading of private equity, offering pre-IPO investment opportunities to both institutions and individual investors. By merging with SharesPost, Forge Global has established one of the largest marketplaces for private securities. Their services include trading, custody, and data analytics, which help clients diversify their investments and access important market information. Unlike many competitors, Forge Global caters to a wide range of clients, including private companies, institutional investors, and venture capitalists, all within the innovation economy. The company's goal is to facilitate easier access to private market investments and enhance liquidity for its users.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$346.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Scrutiny on unicorn valuations may reduce investor confidence in Forge's platform.
Decline in global IPO volumes could limit Forge's pre-IPO investment opportunities.
Competitive landscape in equity compensation solutions may challenge Forge's market position.

Differentiation

Forge Global offers a comprehensive platform for private market liquidity solutions.
The merger with SharesPost created one of the largest private securities marketplaces.
Forge provides pre-IPO investment opportunities, enhancing portfolio diversification for investors.

Upsides

Increased demand for secondary market transactions as private companies delay IPOs.
Forge's public listing on NYSE enhances visibility and attracts institutional investors.
Strong backing from financial institutions like Deutsche Börse and Temasek supports growth.

Funding

Total raised$346.78 M
Latest valuation$2.00 B
StageIPO