#8: How to Invest in Pre-IPO Companies - A guide to investing in startups and innovative technologies

Craig breaks down the best ways for ordinary investors to participate in the pre-IPO economy. Learn how to invest in pre-IPO stocks for both accredited and non-accredited investors.Strategies include venture capital funds, equity crowdfunding, secondary marketplaces, indirect and direct investing, syndication, and special purpose vehicles (SPVs).In IPO radar news, Neuralink is raising a new round, the Figma IPO may be coming in 2025, and Discord's founder steps down as CEO to play more video games. Subscribe to the Access IPOs Newsletter (Free)*Join the Access ClubTimely deal alerts and weekly recapsPre-IPO Investing Quadrant Image0:00 Intro0:46 Why Invest Pre-IPO0:58 Tesla and SpaceX1:32 Uber and Airbnb1:53 Understanding Pre-IPO3:16 Accreditation4:21 VC Funds4:39 Fundrise Innovation5:16 ARK Venture Fund6:10 Equity Crowdfunding7:56 Indirect Investing9:28 Accredited Investors9:41 Secondary Platforms9:58 Syndication/SPVs10:54 Direct Shares11:11 SPV Volume12:00 Pre-IPO Investing Quadrant15:12 Non-Accredited Opportunities15:36 Kingscrowd + Platforms18:20 Corporate Venture Arms19:19 Mutual Fund Access20:02 Accredited Opportunities20:30 Secondary Platforms22:39 Valuations23:28 Syndicators24:40 Pre-IPO Investing Summary27:06 IPO Radar27:45 Neuralink Fundraise29:32 Synchron30:00 Figma IPO Confidential32:35 Discord CEO Steps Down33:40 Discord IPO34:28 Video Games35:35 Support the Show 3 WaysThis video is for informational purposes only. Mentions are not a recommendation to buy or sell any pre-IPO or public company. Invest in IPOs and private companies at your own risk.