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May 12, 2020

Forge Global to acquire this rival in $160 million deal

Forge announces the acquisition of SharesPost for $160 million, explaining its vision for the joint company in continuing to use data and insights to revolutionize the private markets.

May 12, 2020

Once rivals, secondary market player Forge is acquiring SharesPost in a $160 million cash-and-stock deal

Forge announces the acquisition of SharesPost for $160 million, explaining its vision for the joint company in continuing to use data and insights to revolutionize the private markets.

May 12, 2020

VC Daily: Forge Global Buys SharesPost; Dyno Could Rake in $2 Billion Via Deals; Sequoia Backs Fintech Startup Vise

Forge announces the acquisition of SharesPost for $160 million, explaining its vision for the joint company in continuing to use data and insights to revolutionize the private markets.

May 12, 2020

SharesPost and Forge Global Merge to Create Supersized Private Securities Marketplace

May 12, 2020

Forge Global is acquiring this rival in $160 million deal

Forge announces the acquisition of SharesPost for $160 million, explaining its vision for the joint company in continuing to use data and insights to revolutionize the private markets.

May 12, 2020

Forge and SharesPost Join Forces to Create Powerhouse Global Private Securities Marketplace

Forge announces the acquisition of SharesPost for $160 million, explaining its vision for the joint company in continuing to use data and insights to revolutionize the private markets.

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