Forge Global explores sale after share price plunge
Platform for trading stakes in private start-ups went public in 2021 through reverse merger with blank cheque company
Platform for trading stakes in private start-ups went public in 2021 through reverse merger with blank cheque company

Buying and flipping shares in primary issues is proving fruitful but companies should prefer less-fickle investors

Volatility is keeping market-making desks active at a time when mergers and issuance have slowed

Offering seen as signal of whether large private equity groups can begin exiting largest deals

Recent string of listings offers hope after prolonged slowdown

Move reflects growing investor demand for stakes in private companies as valuations soar

In the era of protectionist policies, business leaders need to build public sector trust