Understanding Private Markets

An increasing share of value creation now happens before a company ever goes public. Businesses stay private longer, and the opportunity to participate in their growth — or to unlock liquidity from holdings — has expanded well beyond the venture capital firms that once dominated this space.

Private companies are generally staying private for longer than they used to. That means many of the companies pushing the frontiers of technological advancement are not publicly traded, and may not be for the foreseeable future. As a result, investors seeking exposure to emerging sectors like AI, web3, and others have limited public-market investment opportunities for pure-play companies.

Mirai Capital exists to make these markets more navigable. We connect shareholders seeking liquidity with qualified buyers seeking exposure, and we provide the infrastructure, guidance, and market visibility to help both sides transact with confidence.

Primary vs. Secondary Markets

Primary market: The market where a company issues new shares directly to investors, typically to raise capital. The proceeds go to the company.

Secondary market: The market where existing shareholders sell their shares to buyers. The proceeds go to the selling shareholder, not the company. This is where Mirai Capital operates.

Why Secondary Markets Matter

Historically, if you had your eye on a private company and wanted to get equity, you’d typically either have to be a well-established institutional investor or VC, or need to deal with a personal broker. With institutional-grade investing platforms like Mirai Capital, you can buy private company shares from existing shareholders, provided you meet the required accreditation criteria.

For sellers — employees, founders, and early investors — secondary markets provide a path to liquidity without waiting for an IPO or acquisition that may never come.