Editorial Policy

Our Mission

PEInvest is committed to providing accurate, independent, and comprehensive research on private equity, pre-IPO investing, and secondary market platforms. Our editorial team operates with full independence from our commercial relationships, ensuring that every review, rating, and recommendation serves our readers' interests first.

Editorial Standards

All content published on PEInvest adheres to the following standards:

• Accuracy — Every claim is supported by verifiable data from official filings, company disclosures, or reputable third-party sources.
• Objectivity — We present balanced analysis that includes both strengths and weaknesses of platforms, securities, and investment strategies.
• Transparency — We clearly disclose our methodology, data sources, and any limitations in our analysis.
• Timeliness — Content is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current market conditions, platform changes, and regulatory developments.
• Clarity — Complex financial concepts are explained in accessible language without sacrificing technical precision.

Content Creation Process

Fact-Checking & Verification

Our fact-checking process includes:

• Verification of platform fees, minimums, and features against official platform documentation
• Cross-referencing company valuations and funding data with SEC filings and reputable databases
• Confirming regulatory status and licensing information with relevant authorities (FINRA, SEC)
• Periodic re-verification of all published data points on a rolling basis
• Independent testing of platform features and user experiences where applicable

Corrections & Updates

We are committed to correcting errors promptly and transparently:

• Minor corrections (typos, formatting) are made immediately without notation.
• Material corrections (factual errors, data changes) are noted with a "Last updated" date and, where significant, an editorial note explaining the change.
• Retractions — In rare cases where content is found to be fundamentally inaccurate, we will issue a clear retraction notice.

To report an error, please contact us at [email protected] or use our contact form.

Editorial Independence

Specifically:

• Platform ratings are determined by our published methodology, not by commercial agreements.
• Advertisers and affiliate partners have no input into, review of, or veto power over our editorial content.
• Our editorial team operates independently from our business development and sales functions.
• We do not accept payment for favorable reviews, higher ratings, or preferential placement in editorial content.
• Sponsored content, if any, is clearly labeled as such and separated from editorial content.

Conflicts of Interest

PEInvest may receive compensation through affiliate relationships with some platforms we review. This compensation supports our ability to provide free research to readers. Full details of our commercial relationships are disclosed on our Disclosure page. Our editorial team members are required to disclose any personal investments or relationships that could create conflicts of interest with the content they produce.

Rating Methodology

Our platform ratings are based on a structured, multi-factor methodology that evaluates fees, minimum investment requirements, available securities, user experience, regulatory compliance, and other objective criteria. The complete methodology is published on our Methodology page and Rating System page.

Contact Us

We welcome feedback on our editorial content and processes. If you have questions, suggestions, or concerns about our editorial standards, please contact us at [email protected] or through our contact page.