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Q2 IPO momentum cooled in Q3 as macro headwinds & tech scrutiny prompted strategic delays—while private secondary trades hit $107B+ to help absorb liquidity demand. 

Find our take on the market breakdown, filed S-1s, and quarterly reviews on EquityZen's IPO Tracker.

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Not all pre-IPO companies will go public or be acquired, and not all IPOs or acquisitions are or will become successful investments. There are inherent risks in pre-IPO investments, including the risk of loss of the entire investment, illiquidity, and fluctuations in value and returns. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment. The information provided is intended for reference only and does not constitute a recommendation or personal financial advice.

The Q3 2026 data is in! From generative AI to hard-tech automation, here are the top ten companies that users on the EquityZen platform actively engaged with this quarter:

1. Generative AI & Infrastructure Take Center Stage: EquityZen users focused heavily on generative video and AI infrastructure. Higgsfield, a video AI firm, surged to the #1 spot, accompanied by strong platform momentum in AI tools and platforms like Clay, Fireworks AI, and Tensordyne.
2. Interest in Hard-Tech & Physical Automation: Electric aviation developer Heart Aerospace secured #2, while industrial AI robotics platform Atoms gained traction, highlighting EquityZen user attention toward hardware, transport, and physical automation assets.
3. Demand for Enterprise Software: Cybersecurity firm Huntress and blockchain intelligence platform Chainalysis saw significant growth in popularity.  
4. Emerging Consumer Brands:  Prebiotic beverage maker, OLIPOP, and Neko Health, a health tech company focused on prevention, led interest across consumer products.

The Top 10 Movers of Q3 2026:
1. Higgsfield
2. Heart Aerospace
3. Huntress
4. Clay
5. Fireworks AI
6. OLIPOP
7. Neko Health
8. Atoms
9. Chainalysis
10. Tensordyne

👉 Read our full analysis of these Q3 2026 private market trends.

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There are inherent risks in pre-IPO investments, including the risk of loss of the entire investment, illiquidity, and fluctuations in value and returns. This information is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation or personal financial advice. Use of this information is at the user's discretion and risk. All company names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

Driven by rapid commercial adoption and soaring valuations, some AI startups are generating secondary demand and activity much earlier in their lifecycles compared to traditional timelines. But does this represent a temporary, cycle-driven surge—or a permanent shift in private-market liquidity expectations?

In our latest post on EquityZen Insights, we break down the data to find out:

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Not all pre-IPO companies will go public or be acquired, and not all IPOs or acquisitions are or will become successful investments. There are inherent risks in pre-IPO investments, including the risk of loss of the entire investment, illiquidity, and fluctuations in value and returns. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment. The information provided is intended for reference only and does not constitute a recommendation or personal financial advice.

Atish Davda, Head of Morgan Stanley Private Markets & EquityZen, and Jean Brandolini Lamb, Head of marketing, Morgan Stanley Private Markets & EquityZen recently sat down for a discussion about the future of the private markets at an offsite bringing together colleagues from across Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Marketing. It was a great opportunity to connect, and we look forward to our combined team’s efforts working together in this space!

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Not all pre-IPO companies will go public or be acquired, and not all IPOs or acquisitions are or will become successful investments. There are inherent risks in pre-IPO investments, including the risk of loss of the entire investment, illiquidity, and fluctuations in value and returns. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment. The information provided is intended for reference only and does not constitute a recommendation or personal financial advice.

Fall is here, bringing the latest update to our private market data. 🍁 

The September edition of #MonthlyMovers is live, spotlighting the private companies that saw the largest surge in investor demand this past month.

From AI software to space hardware and consumer goods, check out the top-trending names for September.

🥇Clay
🥈Tensordyne
🥉Ultraviolette Automotive
⭐Huntress
⭐Varda
⭐OLIPOP
⭐ElevenLabs
⭐Mistral AI
⭐Ayar Labs
⭐Thinking Machines Lab

There are inherent risks in pre-IPO investments, including the risk of loss of the entire investment, illiquidity, and fluctuations in value and returns. This information is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation or personal financial advice. Use of this information is at the user's discretion and risk. All company names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.