Morgan Stanley to Acquire EquityZen
October 29, 2025
Morgan Stanley announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire EquityZen, a private shares platform that connects shareholders of private companies with accredited investors. The deal is designed to strengthen Morgan Stanley’s private markets ecosystem by combining cap table management capabilities with an issuer-aligned private shares marketplace, with expected closing in early 2026 subject to regulatory approvals.
- Buyers
- Morgan Stanley
- Targets
- EquityZen
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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