EquityZen enables investors to access liquidity in the private markets by providing curated investment opportunities in private companies, including pre-IPO offerings, through a regulated marketplace with data, research, and guidance. The platform connects accredited investors and shareholders with private placements and secondary market opportunities, backed by a broker-dealer framework. Based in New York, EquityZen emphasizes a long-standing network of startups and a data-driven approach to enable informed participation in private equity markets.