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LATEST NEWS: Forge and Yahoo Finance have partnered to enhance investor access to private market data. This industry-first collaboration introduces a large-scale public-to-private company comparison tool, providing real-time pricing and valuation data for late-stage U.S. private companies. “Thanks to greater pricing transparency and financial innovation, we’re empowering a broader range of investors to access private market opportunities, opening doors to more diverse investment strategies and providing new pathways for investors from retail to institutional to engage with some of the world’s most promising companies," says Forge CEO, Kelly Rodriques. Through this partnership, investors can gain deeper insights into private company performance, as well as access to private market indices and benchmarks. Yahoo Finance’s private market hub integrates public and private company data in one place, allowing investors to track, compare, and act on opportunities through the Forge platform. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ehuxJABP #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #privateinvesting #fintech

Forge's latest private market update highlights the strength of the private market, as reports surfaced of a leading company in talks to raise $1.5 billion at a valuation nearly 15 times higher than its 2024 Series B round. This milestone contributed to the continued outperformance of the Forge Accuidity Private Market Index (FPMI). The FPMI gained 3.3% in February and 16.2% over the past three months (December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025). With these recent gains and ongoing IPO optimism, the private market appears to be on more solid footing, particularly compared to the public market. Read more in our latest private market update at https://lnkd.in/gJNPqmpN #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #investors #investing

OpenAI is set to close a $40Bn SoftBank-led round at a $300B valuation. This raise would cause OpenAI to leapfrog private AI peers, returning 245% and 145% respectively since the start of 2024. Following CoreWeave’s flat #IPO debut, AI leaders such as OpenAI and Perplexity continue to signal a desire to #stayprivatelonger. Learn more about how Forge Data can empower your investment decisions at https://lnkd.in/ggVqxpbU #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #OpenAI #fintech

With the rise of SPVs, investors are clamoring to get a piece of #AI startups with valuations in the tens of billions of dollars. A recent CNBC article reports that SPVs now account for 64% of private shares traded on Forge’s platform, up from just 7%, signaling a shift in investor behavior. Forge’s Head of Data and Investment Solutions, Howe Ng, offers insights into the implications of this AI fundraising and how it may impact the private market as a whole. Read more at https://lnkd.in/d6_3DqYA #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #startups #privatecompanies

As we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, we’re highlighting Rachel Carlson, founder of Guild, a leader in EdTech. Guild partners with major companies to offer employees access to valuable educational benefits. Valued at over $4 billion, the platform helps employees upskill and reskill without the burden of upfront costs, facilitating direct payments to universities. Read more about the innovations led by these powerful women at https://lnkd.in/exbs3FGG #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #womeninfinance #fintech

Forge’s March Private Market Update reveals an increase in sell-side IOIs, which can sometimes raise concerns about investors exiting underperforming positions. However, when viewed alongside strong buy-side demand, this trend tells a different story. The rise in unique issuers with sell IOIs on Forge appears to reflect sellers capitalizing on healthy buyer appetite rather than signaling distress, an encouraging sign for private market liquidity. Access the latest insights in our March Private Market Update at https://lnkd.in/gJNPqmpN #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #investors #investing

As momentum in private #AI companies remains strong, will most delay their IPOs and remain private longer? The months ahead will be interesting to watch and Forge is closely tracking the trajectories of Perplexity and other leading private AI companies. #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #privatecompany #fintech

The demand for #AI talent has never been higher. One often-overlooked strategy for attracting and retaining AI talent is offering liquidity opportunities. Private companies, especially in AI, can gain a competitive edge by enabling employees to realize value from their equity holdings. Learn more about the role of liquidity programs in today’s AI talent market at https://lnkd.in/ezJdFyxC #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #privatecompanies #employeeliquidity

In celebration of Women's History Month, we continue to highlight trailblazing female entrepreneurs. Jen Rubio and Steph Korey Goodwin, founders of Away, changed the luggage industry by offering high-quality, stylish products directly to consumers. Valued at over $1 billion, Away has redefined the travel experience with thoughtfully designed products and a focus on customer engagement, making it a pioneer in the direct-to-consumer luxury goods space. Learn more about how these women are shaping the future of their industries at https://lnkd.in/exbs3FGG #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #womeninfinance #fintech

Not all #AI breakthroughs are coming from the largest or most well-funded firms. Emerging companies like Perplexity, Sandbox Group, SambaNova Systems, and Mistral AI are making significant strides, securing high post-money valuations. According to Crunchbase, global AI funding surpassed $100 billion in 2024, accounting for nearly a third of all venture funding. Learn more about these four rising AI companies at https://lnkd.in/gTRh54Xn #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #investors #investing