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Investor Education

New to unlisted and pre-IPO investing? This is a suggested reading order — start at the top and work down, or jump straight to whichever topic you need.

1

Understand the Asset Class

Start with what unlisted shares actually are, how they differ from listed equity, and why they exist as an investment category before a company goes public.

Read the unlisted shares guide →
2

Understand Pre-IPO Specifically

Pre-IPO is a subset of unlisted investing — shares of a company already moving toward a listing. Learn how that changes the risk and timeline.

Read the pre-IPO shares guide →
3

Think Through Strategy Before You Buy

How much to allocate, how to diversify, and what to check before committing capital to a private company.

Read the investment strategy guide →
4

Know the Buying Process

The concrete steps — KYC, escrow payment, demat transfer — once you're ready to place an order.

Read the step-by-step buying guide →
5

Understand the Tax Treatment

Capital gains on unlisted shares are taxed differently from listed equity depending on the holding period.

Read the taxation guide →
6

Research Specific Companies

Once you understand the asset class, look at individual companies' price, valuation, financials and IPO status.

Browse the companies directory →

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