Signals
The Earlyasset team covers market structure, valuation methods, secondary market activity, and the data informing private-company prices.
We reviewed pricing report accuracy across completed secondary deals to see how closely our AI mid estimates matched final clearing prices. These results are organized by signal category.
Read articleTender offers can create pressure, but taking part is usually optional. Before signing documents, review the alternatives and the pricing context for each.
Read articleA portfolio mark is not a market price. The difference between a fund's stated carrying value and a secondary buyer's actual offer is critical to understand.
Read articleWith public offerings delayed, pricing becomes harder. Late-stage companies have public comparables but lack public price discovery. This is how we address that gap.
Read articleFounder secondary deals are especially complex. Board approvals, investor perception, and share class terms all affect the underlying price.
Read articleMost shareholders cannot access secondary deal databases. Yet properly read public signals can reveal much about current clearing prices for your shares.
Read articleFor one company at one time, the 409A valuation and secondary price may differ by 30 to 60 percent. This explains the gap and its implications for your choices.
Read articleThe most recent funding price applies to preferred shares. Common stock holders have a materially different economic position, creating a gap that is often misunderstood.
Read articleVenture valuation is typically a negotiated figure, not an exact calculation. Market comparables and growth expectations anchor it, while the method varies by stage and informs secondary pricing.
Read articleMany employees own vested shares or options in companies still years from an IPO. Secondary sales, tender offers, and company programs have distinct pricing and legal considerations.
Read articlePrivate company secondary markets are often poorly understood. This guide explains how deals occur, identifies the buyers, and examines what sets your received price.
Read articlePricing private equity requires more than data. It requires weighing signals, which is why machine learning can fit the task better than a human analyst using one method.
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