Though private markets have done better than public over the longer term, it is not for everyone
Who doesn't dream of having a stake in a unicorn - that is what the private equity crowd call a start-up worth US$1 billion (S$1.4 billion) or more.
Knowing of such companies is one thing. Getting your hands on some shares in the private market is a whole new challenge.
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