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As we look back on SeedBlink's secondary market performance in 2024, it’s clear that the platform is entering an important phase of growth. In the world of early-stage and growth-stage investments, liquidity is often the elephant in the room. The allure of a potential 10x return is tantalizing, but traditional venture capital has always required patience—waiting for that long-awaited exit often takes years. Secondary markets change this dynamic, offering investors the option to cash out earlier and providing more flexibility in managing portfolios.

SeedBlink’s secondary market has done just that—enabling investors to realize returns sooner while allowing new investors to enter exciting deals at different stages of a company’s growth.

Let’s talk numbers

In the first nine months of 2024, SeedBlink’s secondary market showed strong growth, driven by two distinct types of transactions:

Bulletin Board Secondaries

Focused on 45 portfolio companies financed via SeedBlink in their primary rounds, this platform enables investors to exit early. In Q3 alone, 20 transactions worth €142,807 were completed. More impressively, personal exits have delivered returns of 2.5x to 3x for some investors within just two years.

The total transaction volume for 2024 has reached €893,395, adding to €526,761 from 2023, bringing the all-time total to €1,517,938. The activity on this secondary market has surged, with some investors completing over 10 transactions each, and others surpassing €100,000 in total transaction value, underscoring the growing confidence within the SeedBlink investor community.

Currently the bulletin board applies only for companies with equity rounds executed in first years of SeedBlink through SPVs.

Secondaries in mature scale-ups or pre-IPO companies

Launched in February 2024, this new asset class targets larger, mature scale-ups or pre-IPO businesses. Six transactions have already been completed, involving well-known companies such as Einride, Klarna, and Northvolt, raising a total of €2,211,664 in 2024. These opportunities appeal to investors seeking exposure to high-growth companies with clearer paths to liquidity.

Over €3,7M in secondary market activity

SeedBlink’s secondary market has generated a combined total of €3,729,602 since March 2023, combining both the Bulletin Board and mature scale-up transactions. This significant growth reflects increasing demand for flexible exit strategies, allowing investors to balance risk, lock in returns, or reinvest capital into new opportunities.

The rise of secondary transactions is driven by the natural desire for liquidity. In a world where tech IPOs can be delayed due to macroeconomic factors or market instability, the option to exit early provides security. Positive market news, such as new partnerships, product launches, or major funding rounds, inevitably attracts more attention to secondary shares, driving up both demand and price.

Companies like FLOWX.AI and Alcatraz AI exemplify the ongoing success of SeedBlink’s portfolio, presenting opportunities for investors to join mid-flight or realize gains earlier than traditional venture cycles might allow.

SeedBlink is no longer just a platform for raising capital; it has evolved into a comprehensive equity and investment infrastructure, solidifying its place as a key player in Europe’s tech investment landscape. The secondary market is becoming a strategic tool for seasoned investors, allowing them to manage liquidity, optimize their portfolios, and engage in high-potential ventures at various stages.

As SeedBlink continues to grow, its secondary market is proving to be a cornerstone of its offering—empowering investors with flexible exit strategies and fostering confidence within the tech investment ecosystem.