Morgan Stanley (MS) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire private shares platform, EquityZen. It has over 800,000 registered users and has processed over 49,000 transactions across more than 450 private companies since inception through its technology and infrastructure. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including obtaining applicable regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in early 2026. EquityZen is headquartered in New York with a team of approximately 50 professionals.
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