How to Buy Shares in Private Companies: Investor Guide

Why Invest Through Mirai Capital

Mirai Capital opens the door for institutional investors, family offices, and other qualified buyers to participate in secondary transactions involving privately held businesses.

Explore our private equity secondary opportunities to learn more about this segment of the private markets.

Leveraging our worldwide network of shareholders and market participants, we assist investors in locating available shares and assessing whether a given opportunity fits their goals.

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Identify Your Areas of Interest

Reach out to Mirai Capital to share which companies or sectors you'd like to focus on.

Our team will then work with you to surface opportunities that match your investment objectives and preferences.

Define Your Investment Criteria

Set out the size of investment you're targeting, your preferred valuation or price per share, and the ownership structure you have in mind.

Whether you're seeking direct shares or exposure via a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), we'll walk you through the options available.

Signal Your Intent to Purchase

After pinpointing a company that interests you, you can submit an indication of your preferred investment terms.

We'll use those parameters to locate potential sellers — including shareholders who aren't actively marketing their stakes.

Review Opportunities as They Arise

When suitable opportunities come up, we'll share the relevant details, such as share availability, pricing, and how the transaction would be structured.

You can then assess the proposed terms and determine which opportunities align best with your strategy.

Settle on Transaction Terms

When an opportunity fits your criteria, our team will help drive discussions with the seller to work out pricing and other key terms.

You're free to accept the proposed offer or negotiate further until both sides reach mutually agreeable terms.

Lock In Your Allocation

Once the principal terms are settled, we'll help coordinate your proposed allocation with the relevant seller or sellers.

Depending on what's available, your investment may be assembled from multiple shareholders. For instance, a $5 million investment might break down as:

$2 million from Seller 1

$3 million from Seller 2

Each portion may be handled as a separate transaction, subject to the necessary approvals and documentation.

Complete Your Investment

Our team will assist in coordinating the required paperwork, compliance reviews, and — where applicable — company approvals.

After a successful settlement, you'll either hold shares directly or gain an interest in an investment vehicle that holds the underlying securities.

Timelines can differ based on the company, the investment structure, and transfer requirements.

Discover more about available private market investment opportunities with Mirai Capital.

Disclaimer: This guide is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice, nor is it an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Private market investments are speculative and illiquid, and they carry substantial risk — including the potential loss of your entire capital. Opportunities, pricing, allocations, and deal completion are not guaranteed. All transactions remain subject to applicable regulations, investor eligibility criteria, and required approvals.

Speak with our investment team to discuss your objectives and discover carefully selected private market opportunities tailored to your investment profile.

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