{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/673b8adb0f9780339ef0cb02/69d6be7a086c93c18bcb8e8d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wall Street's Dirty Secret: Who Really Gets IPO Shares","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/673b8adb0f9780339ef0cb02/1775681118274-80c9c349-9a2a-4e8c-ac9c-18fe98397e0a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The IPO market is rigged — and a 30-year Wall Street veteran is doing something about it. Matt Venturi, co-founder of ClearingBid, joins Fuzzy on the Invst Guru podcast to break down why everyday investors are systematically locked out of IPO pricing, how a patented Dutch auction algorithm creates a true level playing field, and what it would take to completely democratize public markets for retail investors.</p><p><br></p><p>Matt has worked across Merrill Lynch, Salomon Smith Barney, and Houlihan Lokey — and he's channeling that experience into a platform that's already attracted 3,700+ crowdfunding investors and Congressional support from figures like Senator Chris Dodd.</p><p><br></p><p>If you've ever watched a stock pop 50% on IPO day and wondered why you couldn't get in at the original price — this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more: clearingbid.com 💰 Invest in ClearingBid: wefunder.com/clearingbid</p><p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p><ul><li>0:00 — Intro &amp; Matt's 90-second pitch</li><li>1:40 — The aha moment: why the IPO process is broken</li><li>3:02 — How the Dutch auction model works for everyday investors</li><li>4:03 — ClearingBid's 10 patents and the algorithm explained</li><li>5:11 — \"Deals are sold, not bought\" — the broker dealer role</li><li>6:23 — How middle market firms benefit from ClearingBid</li><li>7:45 — The five constituents ClearingBid must educate and align</li><li>9:25 — How Wall Street's infrastructure got so antiquated</li><li>10:43 — ClearingBid's fundraising journey: from friends &amp; family to Wefunder</li><li>12:32 — Go-to-market strategy and the challenge of a five-sided market</li><li>14:19 — Capitol Hill meetings, Senator Dodd, and SEC alignment</li><li>16:14 — Reg A+ cap raised to $150M — what it means for companies</li><li>18:39 — What 3,700 first-round investors said about ClearingBid</li><li>20:07 — How ClearingBid makes money (the revenue model)</li><li>21:41 — Next milestones: first deal, debt markets, and scale</li><li>25:45 — What the investor experience looks like on the portal</li><li>27:01 — Where to learn more and how to follow ClearingBid</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HASHTAGS</strong></p><p>#IPO #EquityCrowdfunding #Wefunder #RetailInvesting #StartupInvesting #ClearingBid #DutchAuction #WallStreet #InvstGuru #CapitalMarkets #Fintech #InvestingForBeginners #RegA #PublicMarkets #WealthBuilding</p><p><br></p><p><em>“Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation to invest. Invst Guru and its affiliates are not broker-dealers or investment advisers and do not make recommendations regarding any securities.</em></p><p><em>If any company mentioned is conducting a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) raise, all investments must occur through an SEC-registered intermediary platform such as DealMaker Securities, StartEngine, Republic, or Wefunder. No investment terms or returns are discussed here.</em></p><p><em>Investing in private and early-stage companies involves significant risk, including loss of capital and illiquidity. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own due diligence and consult a licensed financial advisor before investing.</em></p><p><em>All opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not represent endorsements or partnerships by Invst Guru.”</em></p>","author_name":"Pre-IPO Hype"}