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JUST RELEASED: IPO Outlook for 2025 Gets a Boost from ServiceTitan Amid an Expanding Pipeline Forge’s December Private Market Update highlights a pivotal shift in the IPO landscape. Many investors had high expectations that 2024 would see a strong rebound in IPOs as signs of renewed activity are emerging. With the election now behind us, a growing number of companies are making decisive moves toward public listings. Notably, ServiceTitan’s recent debut marked a significant milestone, capturing the attention of investors eager for venture-backed IPOs. Access the latest insights in our December Private Market Update at https://lnkd.in/g6Wv-46r #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #investing #IPOs

On the heels of an action-packed week in the Private Market, Chime Financial Inc., a #fintech company focused on no-fee banking services, has just submitted a confidential filing for its IPO. Learn how you can buy and sell Chime stock pre-IPO at https://lnkd.in/e3wygVaj #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #IPO #fintech

Databricks vs. Snowflake. Everyone loves a good rivalry and #AI-oriented product and services companies continue to distinguish themselves from their tech sector peers. But will Databricks be better poised to win the long game by staying private longer? Discover our new December Private Market Update for key insights at https://lnkd.in/g6Wv-46r #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #privatemarketinsights #fintech

STARTUP NEWS: Several startups, including Chainalysis, Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, Ripple, Farcaster, and Figure are making cryptocurrency more accessible and building consumer adoption as investor confidence increases. This momentum could signal a potential rebound for the cryptocurrency economy. Learn more about these #cryptocurrency startups at https://lnkd.in/euWWGq4x #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #startups #techstartups

Forge Data highlights the Private Magnificent 7 — SpaceX, Stripe, OpenAI, Scale AI, Databricks, Rippling, and Fanatics — a select group of seven private companies that have exhibited remarkable resilience and sustained growth during the Great Reset. Featured in Yahoo Finance's Asking for a Trend, these companies have played a pivotal role in sustaining the private market’s performance in recent months. Learn more about Forge's Private Magnificent 7 at https://lnkd.in/g2t_QQhh #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #PrivateMag7 #fintech

Have you read Forge's Q4 Investment Outlook yet? This comprehensive institutional report includes over 10 #privatemarket charts and detailed institutional insights, examining how investors are adapting beyond the Great Reset and capitalizing on the rapid growth of #AI. Download the latest report to access more private market updates at https://buff.ly/3AAXOKC #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #investors #startups

Forge’s recently published Q4 institutional report reveals a notable trend: the persistence of down rounds, indicating a gradual shift toward more realistic valuations in #privatemarkets. Primary fundraising remained flat in Q3, with down rounds comprising 32% of all rounds—matching the highest proportion recorded on the Forge platform. Download our latest institutional report to learn more at https://buff.ly/3AAXOKC #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #investors #startups

LATEST NEWS: Kelly Rodriques, Forge CEO, shares insights on emerging trends in the private market during an interview with Yahoo Finance, with a focus on the Private Magnificent 7. Much like in public markets, a few dominant companies in the private sector account for a substantial share of market value. Access the latest insights on the #privatemarket at https://lnkd.in/eWFbmiWc #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #PrivateMag7 #fintech

In Forge's November Private Market Update, the median discount to the last primary funding round widened significantly, reaching -23% in October from -12% in September. Additionally, October’s median discount was also lower than most of the last two years. The gap between top-tier and bottom-tier performers narrowed moderately, as those in the top percentiles weakened somewhat and those toward the bottom improved slightly. Read more insights in the November Private Market Update at https://buff.ly/3AOqksp #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #investing #investors

STARTUP NEWS: Five firms from various industries, Groq, Arsenal Biosciences, Inc., Magic, Cribl, and Devoted Health, are ranked among the highest in fundraising in Q3 2024. According to Crunchbase, VC funding to startups in North America rose 14% in Q3 year-over-year to $40.5 billion, bucking a decline over the same period for global VC funding. Late-stage investment posted the strongest gains in the region, with funding rising 19% from the previous year. Learn more about the latest #startup news at https://lnkd.in/g37z9BUp #ForgeGlobal #startups #privatemarkets #techstartups