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LATEST NEWS: Forge and Yahoo Finance have partnered to enhance investor access to private market data. This industry-first collaboration introduces a large-scale public-to-private company comparison tool, providing real-time pricing and valuation data for late-stage U.S. private companies. “Thanks to greater pricing transparency and financial innovation, we’re empowering a broader range of investors to access private market opportunities, opening doors to more diverse investment strategies and providing new pathways for investors from retail to institutional to engage with some of the world’s most promising companies," says Forge CEO, Kelly Rodriques. Through this partnership, investors can gain deeper insights into private company performance, as well as access to private market indices and benchmarks. Yahoo Finance’s private market hub integrates public and private company data in one place, allowing investors to track, compare, and act on opportunities through the Forge platform. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ehuxJABP #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #privateinvesting #fintech

Chime delays #IPO plans amid shifting market conditions According to The Wall Street Journal, following recent tariff-related market volatility, Chime has reportedly postponed its IPO, joining Klarna and StubHub in pausing public listings. Despite the pause, Chime has quietly gained momentum in the private market. After confidentially filing its S-1 in December 2024, Chime’s private market valuation has steadily climbed. Forge Price™ data shows a 60% increase over the last 12 months, reflecting consistent secondary market pricing. In contrast, SoFi, a publicly traded company with a similar digital banking model, experienced greater volatility over the same period. As shown in the chart below, Chime’s Forge Price Valuation followed a steadier upward trend, while SoFi’s share price fluctuated more widely. Chime’s smoother appreciation path in the private market offers a distinct data point for evaluating pricing dynamics and market sentiment independent of public market volatility. Gain visibility into pricing trends and secondary market activity across late-stage private companies with Forge Data at https://lnkd.in/ggVqxpbU #ForgeGlobal #forgedata #privatemarket #ipo #tariffs Source: https://lnkd.in/e3TTZC-s

STARTUP NEWS: Investor interest in the private market can signal which companies are gaining momentum—even before a public offering. In Q1 2025, startups driving innovation in #AI, defense technology, and blockchain infrastructure saw the highest demand on the Forge platform based on indication of interest volume. Among these companies include Anduril Industries, SpaceX, xAI, Databricks, and Anthropic. Explore the full list and insights at https://lnkd.in/ehSgu3Gy #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #startups #fintech

Cerebras Systems clears a key hurdle on its path to going public. #AI chipmaker, Cerebras Systems, recently received clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to sell non-voting shares, removing a regulatory roadblock to a potential IPO. After filing its S-1 in September 2024, Cerebras targeted a $7-8B IPO valuation, pending CFIUS’s approval. After the filing, Cerebras’ Forge Price™ remained relatively stable, until the clearance delay triggered a spike in investor activity.   As of March 27, Forge Data shows:   • a $5.2B Forge Price valuation • it’s +124% over the last 12 months • it’s down from a January peak of $6.75B   Investor activity spiking around the CFIUS delay underscores the growing importance of private market signals in anticipating public market movements. Discover how Forge Data can empower investors with deep insights across late-stage companies at https://lnkd.in/ggVqxpbU   #ForgeGlobal #ForgeData #ForgePrice #IPO #privatemarket

Forge's latest private market update highlights the strength of the private market, as reports surfaced of a leading company in talks to raise $1.5 billion at a valuation nearly 15 times higher than its 2024 Series B round. This milestone contributed to the continued outperformance of the Forge Accuidity Private Market Index (FPMI). The FPMI gained 3.3% in February and 16.2% over the past three months (December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025). With these recent gains and ongoing IPO optimism, the private market appears to be on more solid footing, particularly compared to the public market. Read more in our latest private market update at https://lnkd.in/gJNPqmpN #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #investors #investing

OpenAI is set to close a $40Bn SoftBank-led round at a $300B valuation. This raise would cause OpenAI to leapfrog private AI peers, returning 245% and 145% respectively since the start of 2024. Following CoreWeave’s flat #IPO debut, AI leaders such as OpenAI and Perplexity continue to signal a desire to #stayprivatelonger. Learn more about how Forge Data can empower your investment decisions at https://lnkd.in/ggVqxpbU #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #OpenAI #fintech

With the rise of SPVs, investors are clamoring to get a piece of #AI startups with valuations in the tens of billions of dollars. A recent CNBC article reports that SPVs now account for 64% of private shares traded on Forge’s platform, up from just 7%, signaling a shift in investor behavior. Forge’s Head of Data and Investment Solutions, Howe Ng, offers insights into the implications of this AI fundraising and how it may impact the private market as a whole. Read more at https://lnkd.in/d6_3DqYA #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #startups #privatecompanies

As we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, we’re highlighting Rachel Carlson, co-founder and executive chair of Guild, a leader in EdTech. Guild partners with major companies to offer employees access to valuable educational benefits. Valued at over $4 billion, the platform helps employees upskill and reskill without the burden of upfront costs, facilitating direct payments to universities. Read more about the innovations led by these powerful women at https://lnkd.in/exbs3FGG #ForgeGlobal #privatemarkets #womeninfinance #fintech

Forge’s March Private Market Update reveals an increase in sell-side IOIs, which can sometimes raise concerns about investors exiting underperforming positions. However, when viewed alongside strong buy-side demand, this trend tells a different story. The rise in unique issuers with sell IOIs on Forge appears to reflect sellers capitalizing on healthy buyer appetite rather than signaling distress, an encouraging sign for private market liquidity. Access the latest insights in our March Private Market Update at https://lnkd.in/gJNPqmpN #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #investors #investing

As momentum in private #AI companies remains strong, will most delay their IPOs and remain private longer? The months ahead will be interesting to watch and Forge is closely tracking the trajectories of Perplexity and other leading private AI companies. #ForgeGlobal #privatemarket #privatecompany #fintech