Shares of AI and machine learning startups account for 25% to 30% of total investor demand on EquityZen's secondary share marketplace, per co-founder and chief strategy officer Phil Haslett. AI and ML startups have been the most in-demand sectors every month so far this year. Investors unable to participate in funding rounds of AI startups are turning to the secondary markets to scoop up shares from founders, executives, and investors. AngelList CEO Avlok Kohli confirmed the trend, adding, "The interest from investors in secondaries within the AI bucket on AngelList has increased by sixfold over the past few months."
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