Private market data suggests pre IPO investing interest is driven by lower correlation to public equities, with Forge Global reporting a 15% rise in private shares traded compared to Q4 Monark and Apex plan to expand in the future to other privately held alternative asset classes, including private equity funds, private credit, real estate, sports teams and infrastructure. AIR's expansion into AI aligns with its broader strategic vision to serve as a multi-strategy alternative investment firm, offering investors diversified access to innovative investment opportunities in alternative asset classes. Market watchers tracking the IPO calendar note that pre IPO investing could benefit from compressed listing windows, allowing investors to realize returns faster as startups seek funding amid volatile public markets.