Open marketplace
Forge Global
The largest pre-IPO secondary platform by historical trading volume, with institutional-grade pricing data.
Typical minimum
Commonly cited around $100K+
Best for
Larger checks and investors who want institutional-quality pricing data alongside execution.
About Forge Global
Forge Global is a publicly listed (NYSE: FRGE) marketplace for pre-IPO and secondary shares, built from the 2020 merger of Forge and IPO-focused competitor SharesPost's trading business. It has processed some of the largest cumulative secondary trading volume of any platform in this space.
Beyond execution, Forge also publishes pricing data and private-market indices that are widely cited across the industry — including by other sites in this network — as a reference point for how private valuations are moving.
How it works
Forge matches buyers and sellers of shares in well-known private companies, typically structuring the buyer's exposure through a fund vehicle when direct share transfer isn't practical. Listings and available inventory vary by company and change frequently.
Because of its size and institutional focus, Forge tends to suit larger, less price-sensitive checks better than a first-time individual investor testing the space with a small amount.
Every platform in this directory requires accredited investor status, and every listing carries the same underlying risks: limited information rights, no board access, and illiquidity that can last years. None of this is investment advice — verify current fees, minimums, and available listings directly on the platform, and treat any specific opportunity with the same diligence you'd apply to a primary investment.