PRE-IPO STOCK

At Stapleton Frost, we help founders, early employees, venture investors, and general partners unlock liquidity through strategic secondary transactions in leading private companies. We also provide qualified institutional investors and family offices with access to late-stage pre-IPO opportunities through our network of secondary market participants.

From category-defining companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Stripe to other high-growth private enterprises, we facilitate transactions with a focus on discretion, compliance, and efficient execution, helping clients gain strategic exposure ahead of potential public market events.

Our Services

Pre-IPO Equity Sourcing & Acquisition

Through buyers, sellers and Broker-Dealers, we access vetted opportunities in late-stage private companies through verified counterparties.

Secondary Liquidity for Private Holdings

Discreet divestment of private shares with full compliance and buyer validation.

Counterparty Matching

Institutional-grade matching across trusted networks, with secure documentation and audit trails.

Regulatory Filings & Broker/Dealer Coordination

Full support for transfer protocols, and SEC/FINRA compliance.

Investor Onboarding & Transaction Monitoring

Integrated workflows for KYC, suitability, and post-trade visibility.

Who We Serve

– GP’s seeking liquidity –

– Institutional Investors and Family Offices –

– Founders and early employees seeking liquidity –

– Broker/dealers and secondary platforms –

– Funds acquiring strategic pre-IPO positions –