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EquityZen Growth Technology Fund LLC - Series 197

CIK 0001720389Single-Deal SPV2018 vintage506(b), 3(c)(1)
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Raised

$178K

Investors

10

Min Invest

$10,000

AltStreet Analysis

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Generated from EDGAR primary sources

EquityZen Growth Technology Fund LLC - Series 197 is a Delaware pooled investment fund vehicle filed by EquityZen Advisors LLC on February 14, 2018. The entity raised $178K from 10 investors under Rule 506(b) and 3(c)(1) exemptions, with a $10K minimum investment. This is one of at least 150 related entities associated with the EquityZen private equity platform.

This filing represents a typical series-structured SPV within the private equity secondaries market, using standard 506(b) and 3(c)(1) exemptions that limit investors to 99 and restrict general solicitation. The $10K minimum investment is relatively accessible compared to traditional private equity funds, and the modest $178K raise with 10 investors (~$17.8K average) aligns with focused single-deal or co-investment SPV structures common to secondary marketplace platforms.

Data Flags

first_sale_dateFirst sale date not disclosed despite $178K already raised and 10 investors participating
generalFiling date is February 2018 but contemporaneous series (168, 174, 175) show late January 2018 first sales, suggesting possible timing delay

EDGAR Filing Data

Form D — Primary Source

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CIK Number0001720389
Entity NameEquityZen Growth Technology Fund LLC - Series 197
Exemption506(b), 3(c)(1)
First Sale Date—
Filing DateFebruary 14, 2018
Accession Number0001720392-18-000003
Total Amount Sold$178K
Total Investors10
Minimum Investment$10,000
Securities TypeEquity, Pooled Investment Fund
State of IncorporationNot specified
Amendment CountOriginal filing only

Related Persons (Form D)

Executive officers, directors, and promoters listed on the SEC Form D filing. Source: SEC.gov.

EquityZen Advisors LLC

Executive Officer, Director · New York, NY

Richard Thoms

Executive Officer · Salt Lake City, UT

Assure Fund Management II LLC

Director · Salt Lake City, UT

Shriram Bhashyam

Executive Officer, Director · New York, NY

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