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3 ways to invest in a company before it IPOs

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Traditionally, only institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals had access to IPO shares at the offering price.

Pre-IPO investing opportunities are reserved for insiders and institutional investors, but there are a few ways everyday investors can get in early.

These platforms partner with underwriters to allow eligible users to request shares in upcoming IPOs.

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