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10h agoEquityZen acquisition gives Morgan Stanley new gateway to pre-IPO investments
Morgan Stanley acquired private-market platform EquityZen to broaden client access to late-stage startup equity. The transaction integrates EquityZen’s secondary trading tools with the bank’s wealth-management ecosystem, improving liquidity for founders and accredited investors. Executives highlighted expanding investor appetite for pre-listing exposure amid limited IPO supply. Analysts said the combination enhances Morgan Stanley’s competitiveness in alternative-asset distribution while diversifying revenue streams. The deal underscores institutional efforts to merge traditional finance with fintech models supporting capital access for emerging growth companies.
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10h agoEquityZen acquisition gives Morgan Stanley new gateway to pre-IPO investments
Morgan Stanley acquired private-market platform EquityZen to broaden client access to late-stage startup equity. The transaction integrates EquityZen’s secondary trading tools with the bank’s wealth-management ecosystem, improving liquidity for founders and accredited investors. Executives highlighted expanding investor appetite for pre-listing exposure amid limited IPO supply. Analysts said the combination enhances Morgan Stanley’s competitiveness in alternative-asset distribution while diversifying revenue streams. The deal underscores institutional efforts to merge traditional finance with fintech models supporting capital access for emerging growth companies.
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EquityZen acquisition gives Morgan Stanley new gateway to pre-IPO investments
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Morgan Stanley’s purchase of EquityZen strengthens its foothold in private-market trading, connecting wealth clients to high-growth startup equity opportunities.
Morgan Stanley acquired private-market platform EquityZen to broaden client access to late-stage startup equity. The transaction integrates EquityZen’s secondary trading tools with the bank’s wealth-management ecosystem, improving liquidity for founders and accredited investors. Executives highlighted expanding investor appetite for pre-listing exposure amid limited IPO supply. Analysts said the combination enhances Morgan Stanley’s competitiveness in alternative-asset distribution while diversifying revenue streams. The deal underscores institutional efforts to merge traditional finance with fintech models supporting capital access for emerging growth companies.
Morgan Stanley acquired private-market platform EquityZen to broaden client access to late-stage startup equity. The transaction integrates EquityZen’s secondary trading tools with the bank’s wealth-management ecosystem, improving liquidity for founders and accredited investors. Executives highlighted expanding investor appetite for pre-listing exposure amid limited IPO supply. Analysts said the combination enhances Morgan Stanley’s competitiveness in alternative-asset distribution while diversifying revenue streams. The deal underscores institutional efforts to merge traditional finance with fintech models supporting capital access for emerging growth companies.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 17:46 IST