Unlock the Value of Your Private Shares

Potentially maximize liquidity and gain financial flexibility with the leading marketplace for private tech shares. Sell your shares on your terms with ease and confidence.

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How Employee Shareholders are using Forge

Understand what you own

Forge’s live secondary market data helps you understand the current value of your private stock so you can decide if or how much you want to sell.

Sell your vested shares

When you’re ready, Forge helps you find a qualified buyer for vested company stock to turn equity into cash without waiting for the IPO.

Follow your company’s parameters

Your Forge Private Market Specialist will help you navigate your interactions with the company and its preferred transaction process.

Invest in your passions

Forge can help you identify potential investments in other private VC-backed companies in sectors and industries that appeal to you.

How to Sell Pre-IPO Shares

If you hold private company shares – whether as an employee or an early investor – Forge can help connect you with accredited investors to potentially purchase your shares at a mutually agreed-upon price.

The process from start to sell

  1. Create a free Forge account to connect with a Private Market Specialist.
  2. Indicate your interest to sell and access Forge’s network of accredited investors and institutions.
  3. Work with Forge's Private Market Specialists who'll help guide you through every step of the transaction.

With over a decade of experience, our seasoned brokers have facilitated $15.3+ billion in transaction volume in 600+ companies.1

Our platform connects shareholders with accredited investors and institutions, helping you secure the best value for your private shares securely and confidently.

1. As of 9/30/2024