Before the Bell: What to Know About Pre-IPO & Secondary Investing

Pre-IPO and secondary transactions are an increasingly important way for emerging managers to access private companies and generate DPI outside traditional primary rounds. But understanding where to find these opportunities, how LP demand is holding up, and what it takes to get these deals done can be complicated.

On Wednesday, May 6, at 1PM ET, join Sydecar for a 60-minute panel on the pre-IPO and secondary market in 2026. The conversation will include both GP and LP perspectives, alongside Sydecar’s view across platform activity, recent deal flow, and transaction experience.

We’ll cover:

• What Sydecar is seeing in pre-IPO and secondary activity across our platform

• How market conditions are affecting pricing, timing, and investor demand

• What LP appetite for pre-IPO exposure looks like today

• What recent high-profile deals may signal about where the market is heading

If you want to be competitive in 2026, understanding pre-IPO and secondary opportunities is essential. This session will give you a clearer view of where the market stands and what matters most in execution now.