In today’s fast-evolving private markets, liquidity providers for shareholders play a crucial role in bridging the gap between ownership and flexibility. Private company shareholders—whether founders, employees, or early investors—often find themselves “wealthy on paper” but restricted by limited secondary market access. Liquidity providers step in to solve this challenge by creating structured, efficient, and compliant pathways to convert equity into immediate capital without waiting for a public offering or acquisition event. What Are Liquidity Providers for Shareholders? Liquidity providers are specialized institutions, investment firms, or platforms that purchase private company shares directly from existing shareholders, often through secondary transactions or special purpose vehicles (SPVs). Their role is to provide a market for private equity interests that otherwise lack traditional trading options. This allows shareholders to monetize part of their holdings while maintaining p...