The Venture Capital Podcast with Fexingo · 2026-07-10 · 8 min
In this episode of The Venture Capital Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the booming secondary market for startup shares in 2026. With companies staying private longer, platforms like Forge Global and Carta Secondary are seeing record volumes - Forge alone facilitated $6.8 billion in trades last year. The hosts break down why VCs are increasingly using secondaries for portfolio construction, the rise of continuation funds, and what it means for founders and employees. They also discuss how the surge in secondary activity is changing traditional venture capital dynamics, offering liquidity before an IPO, and creating new opportunities for institutional investors. Plus, a look at recent data: some of the biggest tech names like Apple and NVIDIA have seen strong share appreciation, while crypto-related stocks like Coinbase have struggled. Tune in for a nuanced take on a trend reshaping startup investing.
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