Roles & People
Crossover Investor
Investment firms that participate in both private and public markets, often investing in late-stage startups approaching IPO.
Crossover investors are hedge funds, mutual funds, or asset managers that invest across both public and private markets. They typically enter private companies at late stages (Series D+) with the intent of maintaining or increasing their position through IPO. Major crossover investors include Tiger Global, Coatue, and T. Rowe Price. Their involvement often signals a company is approaching public market readiness.
In Practice
Fidelity and T. Rowe Price invested $200M in a unicorn's pre-IPO round, then increased their position at IPO. Their private investment gave them early access and allowed detailed pre-IPO due diligence.
Why It Matters
Crossover investors bring public market valuation discipline to private rounds and can provide price stability at IPO. However, their rapid entry and exit from private markets can amplify boom-bust cycles.
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