EquityZen Reviews 367

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Review summary

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Considering 154 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the staff as knowledgeable, helpful, and professional, providing world-class service. Many people appreciate the smooth and straightforward process for transactions, noting the efficiency and ease of use of the platform. The service is often described as excellent, with clear communication and timely updates. However, some customers were dissatisfied with aspects of customer service, mentioning slow responses or generic answers. A few people also felt that the pricing structure, particularly the fees and minimum investment requirements, could be improved. Some reviewers also noted that the user experience, including the website and reporting, could benefit from further enhancements.

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Customer service

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User experience

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Staff

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Service

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Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Meh. Pretty good company. I mean, they’re legit and they’re not a scam company, but they used to be soooo much better back in the day when they first got started and had more personal “one-on-one touc... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I've invested through other platforms where I simply buy, purchase, and done—it's straightforward. With EquityZen, I reserve, pay, and then wait, only for most deals not to go through. That’s the fru... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have been looking at the Tektite Genome and it is a very advanced product that with stocks at Equity Zen and I would like too know more before I purchase the stocks which I am thinking very strong... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using EquityZen for over 15 years. It is an extremely user friendly, efficient, and uses the latest technologies in providing pre IPO investment services. I have had the pleasure of work... See more

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Company details

  1. Alternative Financial Services

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EquityZen, a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, is a leading marketplace for pre-IPO investments, connecting shareholders of private companies with accredited investors. Through its category-leading technology and innovative approach, EquityZen delivers data-driven insights and tools that empower its 800,000 users to navigate the private markets with confidence. Having completed more than 51,000 private placements in nearly 500 private companies, EquityZen is on a mission to deliver “Private Markets for the Public.”


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

EquityZen is not the answer

EquityZen has proven to me that they cannot execute on certain deals they advertise and promote, but then they overpay on others when a deal should not have been signed. I do not believe they have their client’s best interest at heart and their communication is lacking. That’s not the kind of service I expect. I have moved to another platform that has already been a much better experience.

7 September 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

Thank you for your candid feedback. We sincerely regret that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we take your concerns about communication and trust very seriously—our mission is built on both.

We recognize that deal structures in the private markets can change rapidly, meaning final allocations for the most popular assets are never guaranteed.

A member of our team will reach out to you shortly to address these concerns directly. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us at support@equityzen.com with any further questions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superbly Smooth Service.

Superbly Smooth Service.
Excellent Research
The Best and Informative Website when it comes time to choosing companies
Excellent customer care - same day responses
Many more affordable deal options/structures compared to the competition.
Easier to get into pre-IPO investments.

8 September 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

This is fantastic feedback—thank you so much for sharing your positive experience, Tommy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend!

EquityZen made the process easy from initial account registration to closing my first bid - my first step into pre-IPO investing. Thank you, EquityZen!

5 September 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

Thank you for trusting EquityZen with your first step into pre-IPO investing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Charlie is the best

Charlie is the best

Had a fantastic experience working with Charlie who helped guide me through a quick close. He was always available and quick to respond, and quite frankly, without him I wouldn’t have been able to get into the fund.

7 August 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

That's wonderful to hear! We are thrilled you had such a fantastic experience working with Charlie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

EquityZen support is slow, Site has less data

EquityZen wrote:
> To effectively investigate your concern, we would need the additional transaction information we previously requested, which we have not yet received.

I have provided the additional contact info you requested a few weeks ago. Please check.

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EquityZen support is slower than other services I use. But they have uncapped hefty fees with every investment. Also, support often doesn't peruse the email properly so I have to clarify multiple times with the info that were already presented.

Cannot get into high quality assets. Got 3 times kicked out of Databricks investment series. In one of them I was about on the top of the list. I still got kicked out in the end even though fund transfer everything was done properly. So, when EquityZen sends a confirmation email I don't trust it for popular asset that those will close the deal successfully until the very end.

I presume that I will only occasionally invest on low quality assets on this platform and use competitors for higher quality ones.

- Company and funding history info on site is not rich. Newer companies take quite a while to get added here.
- Dark mode support would be nice since most websites have it now.

3 August 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

Thank you for taking the time to provide this detailed feedback. We've noted all your concerns.

To effectively investigate your concern, we would need the additional transaction information we previously requested, which we have not yet received.

Please feel free to connect with us at support@equityzen.com at any point so we can address these or any other concerns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No hitches

No hitches. The process is rather lengthy and complex, but that is probably inevitable.

7 August 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

Edward, thank you for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Effective website

Effective website, excellent communication, regular updates- it's clear this organization is working hard to provide the high quality service to customers.

7 August 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

That is wonderful to hear, Mike! We really appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Wire issues…

I wired money but repeatedly asking many times for the status even after a week, your team claiming did not received money. I had to call my bank and get tracking for wire and sent. After sending tracking #, it took three days for your team to confirm. I need to follow up every day, other wise my money should have gone under tracked. This is very bad. I never experienced with EquityZen before these issues.

4 August 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

Thank you for the review.

A registered representative team will reach out to you shortly to address these issues directly. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us at support@equityzen.com with any further questions.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Limited Documentation

Very limited documentation on the actual stock purchase - example: anti-dilution was nowhere to be found in the main contract but was shown on the main page of the "agreement".

23 July 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We apologize for any confusion caused by the documentation. Transparency is a top priority, and we are reviewing our process to ensure all critical terms, such as anti-dilution provisions, are clearly and consistently presented within our official legal documents. Your feedback is essential for us to improve. Thank you.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Minimum is too high

Minimum is too high does not allow multiple investments in different companies. It is impossible to in XAi, SpaceX and other favorites and have to settle in second and third choice. I have had much better chance with Robinhood.

24 July 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

Thank you for your honest feedback. We understand your frustration with investment minimums, as we work to balance accessibility with the realities of private market transactions.

We do provide the lowest minimums across established players in our category and we are also continuously exploring ways to provide a wider range of opportunities with varying minimums to help investors build diversified portfolios.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EquityZen provides the private deals…

EquityZen provides the private deals which we could not find from other platforms. Deals are fair. Processing time is quick and reasonable.

22 July 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you find our platform a valuable source for unique private deals and that you're satisfied with our processing time. We appreciate your trust in us!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Holding on to fund for months with…

Holding on to fund for months with inaction. The closing dates are changing on a daily basis. Seek clarifications for support and was given a hyperlink to no where. Will likely to pause further business unless process improve.

22 July 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

We sincerely apologize for the frustrating experience you've described. We understand your concern about closing dates and receiving a non-functional link, as this is certainly not the experience we want for our clients. Please note that when investing in the private markets, you can typically expect a transaction to close 8-11 weeks from the time we "close" our fund and stop accepting investor commitments.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good investment platform

It was a convoluted process but well explained. Good communication every step of the way from start of investment to completion.

17 July 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found our process well-explained and that our communication was clear throughout your investment journey.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Platform is ok and the customer service…

Platform is ok and the customer service is good but they messed up on a pricing display for an asset by 10x. Caused a big commotion but to their credit they refunded it.

11 July 2025
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Reply from EquityZen

Thank you for your feedback.

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