🚀It's official – NotSoLiquid is joining Bryan, Garnier & Co!
You might be wondering where we've been these past few months. No, we didn't decide to go on a spiritual retreat in the Himalayas or become llama farmers in Patagonia. In reality, we were caught up in an exciting and eventful adventure:
🎉We’re very proud to share that NSL has officially been acquired by the renowned investment bank Bryan, Garnier & Co!🎉
We packed our bags and settled into this fast-growing company. But don't worry, we're back, more motivated than ever, and ready to flood you with sparkling articles!
📈So, why is this alliance taking place now?
It’s no secret that in recent years we have seen a dip in VC exits, with fundraising activities dropping to pre-pandemic levels, prompting companies to seek new liquidity options for shareholders. This has led to a significant uptick in the market size for venture secondary transactions with plenty of room to grow.
With over 500 European growth companies founded post-2010 valued at or above $500m, the need for liquidity is growing. IPO markets are quiet, leaving few options for early shareholders to cash out. Here is why secondary can really make a difference for liquidity seeker. A recent study from PineBridge Investments estimates that the secondary market will grow 7-fold in 7 years, reaching a global size of 417 billion by 2030. And, guess what ? We really want to be part of it!
💡What to expect from this merger ?
NotSoLiquid has emerged as a trusted advisor in the European direct venture secondary market by being at the forefront of innovation, pioneering novel approaches to liquidity challenges for European venture-backed companies similar to those in the US.
While NotSoLiquid were looking for a larger global client and investor network, leading European investment bank Bryan Garnier were looking for a broader range of liquidity solutions for their shareholders. By launching this direct secondary effort within Bryan Garnier’s Private Capital Markets group, NotSoLiquid can now bring complementary services to its clients.
🚀Stay tuned for our exciting developments as we embark on this new journey!
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