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Private Markets | 2026 Educational Guide Pre-IPO private market investing is becoming an increasingly important consideration for wealth managers, registered investment advisers (RIAs), and family offices seeking access to private companies before they enter public markets. As innovative companies remain …

Starting an independent investment banking business does not necessarily require establishing your own FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Qualified investment bankers, placement agents, and boutique investment banking teams can launch independent practices by affiliating with an existing broker-dealer that provides the necessary registration, …

Company Status Private Not exchange-listed Founded 2016 Neurotechnology Headquarters Fremont California, USA Stock Ticker None No public listing Explore the FNEX Pre-IPO Market About Neuralink Neuralink is a neurotechnology company developing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) designed to connect neural activity with …

Private Funds & SPVs | Educational Guide Launching a private investment fund involves more than raising capital and identifying investment opportunities. Fund sponsors must establish the right legal structure, navigate securities regulations, and implement appropriate investment advisory and compliance infrastructure. …

Xona has raised $250 million in Series D equity financing at a $2.45 billion valuation as the satellite-navigation company moves from on-orbit demonstrations toward initial commercial service. The round, announced October 22, was led by Steve Jurvetson’s Future Ventures and …

Modal has raised $750 million in Series D financing at a $15.75 billion post-money valuation, less than five months after completing a $355 million Series C at a $4.65 billion valuation. Accel led the latest round, with Kleiner Perkins joining …

Moonshot AI has reportedly closed its final private financing at a valuation of approximately $50 billion as the Chinese artificial intelligence company moves toward a possible Hong Kong IPO in early 2027. Bloomberg reported on October 5 that the Beijing-based …

14 Celebrating 14 Years of FNEX Fourteen Years of Growth, Leadership, and Innovation As FNEX marks its 14th anniversary, the firm reflects on a journey defined by innovation, discipline, and growth in the private markets. Since its founding in 2012, …

RIA Compliance Is an Ongoing Regulatory Mandate For private fund managers subject to registered investment adviser requirements, becoming an RIA is not simply a registration exercise. It creates an ongoing compliance mandate. Rule 206(4)-7 under the Investment Advisers Act requires …

Not every private fund automatically needs its own Registered Investment Adviser (RIA). However, a private fund manager, sponsor, or other person providing investment advice may be required to register as an investment adviser unless an exemption applies. Whether registration is …

Private fund managers may be able to work with an established Registered Investment Adviser to provide applicable investment advisory and compliance infrastructure rather than building every function internally. The appropriate structure depends on the fund, manager, activities, and applicable regulatory …

French artificial intelligence company Mistral has raised €3 billion in Series D financing at a post-money valuation exceeding €21 billion, establishing a new funding benchmark for a European technology company. Samsung Electronics led the round, with the EQT-managed Scaleup Europe …