Why investors are chasing private shares instead of IPOs

Growth in the private share market, illustrated by investors, financial charts, and a rising arrow.

The private share boom has already started For decades, public markets represented the finish line. Companies raised venture capital, scaled aggressively, and eventually listed on a public exchange where broader investors could finally participate in their growth. That model is changing. Today, many of the world’s most valuable technology companies are reaching extraordinary scale while […]

How the Figma IPO Delivered One of VC’s Biggest Wins

Figma IPO

Wall Street hasn’t seen a debut like this in years. In just hours on July 31, Figma’s stock skyrocketed 250%, minting billionaires and reigniting the IPO market’s heartbeat after a long drought.  Figma’s IPO just rewrote the record books and the bank balances of early backers. Index Ventures and Greylock Partners walked away with about […]