PEINVEST
These platforms offer the best combination of company selection, regulatory compliance, fees, and user experience for pre-IPO investing. Rankings are based on our comprehensive review methodology.
Largest private securities marketplace with $15B+ historical volume and real-time pricing for pre-IPO shares.
Min. Investment
$100K
Seller Fee
5%
Founded
2014
Rating
Pioneer pre-IPO platform with $10K minimums, 400+ companies, and SPV investment structure.
Min. Investment
$10K
Seller Fee
5%
Founded
2013
Rating
Fastest-growing pre-IPO platform with live order book, Hiive50 index, and 2,000+ companies including top AI firms.
Min. Investment
$25K
Seller Fee
3%
Founded
2021
Rating
Institutional-grade private market by Nasdaq with tender offers, auctions, and block trades for QIBs.
Min. Investment
$100K
Seller Fee
N/A
Founded
2013
Rating
Issuer-friendly platform giving companies control over secondary share activity. Launched 2023.
Min. Investment
$25K
Seller Fee
N/A
Founded
2023
Rating
Carta's integrated marketplace using cap table data for direct pre-IPO transactions.
Min. Investment
$25K
Seller Fee
N/A
Founded
2019
Rating
Broker-dealer network providing pre-IPO access through financial advisors and wealth managers.
Min. Investment
$50K
Seller Fee
N/A
Founded
2014
Rating
Education-focused pre-IPO platform combining investment access with learning resources and community.
Min. Investment
$10K
Seller Fee
N/A
Founded
2020
Rating
Disclaimer: Rankings are based on our editorial analysis and research. We may receive compensation from featured platforms. This is not investment advice. Always conduct your own due diligence before investing.
Rankings are based on comprehensive evaluation of FINRA/SEC registration, company selection breadth, fee competitiveness, user reviews, platform features, and track record. Regulatory compliance is weighted heavily.
Forge Global combines the largest market share, strongest regulatory compliance (FINRA member, SEC registered), extensive company selection, and institutional-grade execution. It remains the industry leader for pre-IPO trading.
All platforms in our top list are reviewed for regulatory compliance and operational track record. However, private securities investments are inherently risky. The platform being safe does not mean the investments are safe.
These platforms offer the best combination of company selection, regulatory compliance, fees, and user experience for pre-IPO investing. Rankings are based on our comprehensive review methodology.
Platforms in this list are evaluated across 6 key dimensions: finra/sec registration, company selection breadth, fee competitiveness, user reviews, platform features, track record. We reviewed 8 platforms for this ranking, focusing on those that best serve accredited investors in the secondary market.
Rankings are updated regularly to reflect changes in platform offerings and market conditions. While we may receive compensation from some featured platforms, this never influences our editorial rankings.