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XOVR: a daily-liquid ETF for private + public crossover investing.

Designed to deliver exposure to a portfolio that includes select private holdings, Kalshi and Anduril, alongside 30 U.S. public companies, in a single Nasdaq-listed ETF. No accreditation. No investment minimum. Subject to investment risk.

Private investments may be illiquid, difficult to value, and harder to sell than publicly traded securities. Exposure may be obtained indirectly through Fund holdings in SPVs, private funds, or other investment structures.

PUBLIC 30 U.S. companies PRIVATE Select private holdings XOVR ONE ETF | NASDAQ
The fund

What is XOVR?

XOVR is the ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF, among the first exchange-traded funds engineered to provide exposure to private-company holdings (including Kalshi and Anduril) inside a regulated, daily-liquid ETF wrapper. It trades on Nasdaq under the ticker XOVR, has no investment minimum, and no accreditation requirement. Holdings are subject to change. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

At a glance
  • ListingNasdaq: XOVR
  • Investment minimumNone
  • AccreditationNot required
  • LiquidityDaily, intraday

Holdings are subject to change. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

References to portfolio companies are for illustrative purposes only, are not recommendations, and do not imply direct ownership. Private investments may be illiquid, difficult to value, and harder to sell than publicly traded securities. Availability to retail investors does not indicate suitability for all investors.

Structure

How does XOVR's ETF structure compare to private-equity vehicles?

Across the five vehicles investors commonly use to access private companies (ETFs, mutual funds, closed-end funds, interval funds, and direct SPVs), XOVR is the structure in this comparison that combines

  1. Intraday Daily Liquidity
  2. No Accreditation Requirement
  3. No Investment Minimum
  4. Real-Time Market Pricing
  5. Private-Company Holdings Inside a 1099-Reporting ETF Wrapper

This is a structural comparison; it is not a statement about investment performance. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Private-company investments involve valuation, liquidity, and exit risks. Different vehicles may be more suitable depending on investor objectives, liquidity needs, risk tolerance and tax circumstances. No inference regarding performance or investor outcomes should be made from these comparisons.

The shift

Companies are staying private longer.^

Companies are staying private longer than in most periods of modern market history. Consequently, a meaningful share of value creation for many closely followed companies has historically occurred prior to their entry into the public markets. Direct access to that pre-IPO stage has typically been limited to venture funds, institutional investors, and accredited individuals with the capacity to commit large amounts of capital for extended periods.

XOVR was designed to offer retail investors and advisors a regulated, daily-liquidity vehicle that provides exposure to select private companies alongside the structure and discipline of a public traded vehicle. Like all investments, it involves risks; notably, private investments carry additional considerations such as limited liquidity, valuation uncertainty, and exit-related risks, which are described in more detail below.

The landscape

Five ways to access private innovation. Each carries different trade-offs.

There are essentially five vehicles investors could potentially use to gain exposure to growth-stage and private companies. Each carries different trade-offs across liquidity, access, pricing, tax treatment, and investor eligibility. The table below summarizes how XOVR’s structure compares with the others on each dimension.

ETF Mutual Fund Closed-End Fund Interval Fund Direct SPV
Liquidity Daily, intraday Daily, NAV Daily, on exchange Quarterly redemptions,
liquidity limits may apply
Typically, multi-year
lockup
Investor type Anyone Anyone Anyone Anyone (lower mins) Accredited+ only
Pricing Real-time market End-of-day NAV Discount/premium NAV with lag Negotiated
Tax Highly efficient Cap-gain distrib. Distrib. driven Distrib. driven 1099-style direct
Generally for Daily-liquid retail + flexible
horizon, private exposure via SPVs
Cap-gain distrib. Distrib. driven Distrib. driven 1099-style direct

Illustrative comparison for educational purposes only. Not a recommendation. Each vehicle carries its own risks and investor eligibility requirements. Investors should review each vehicle’s prospectus and suitability before investing. Private investments may be illiquid, difficult to value, and harder to sell than publicly traded securities. Availability to retail investors does not indicate suitability for all investors.

+ Accredited means investors meeting accredited investor or stricter legal standards.

Trade-offs

Structural trade-offs of each vehicle.

Mutual funds.

Daily NAV pricing and 401(k)-friendly familiarity make traditional mutual funds the default for many retirement portfolios. The structural trade-off: traditional mutual funds rarely hold private companies, investors cannot trade intraday, and capital-gain distributions may create tax considerations in taxable accounts. Mutual funds may be a fit for investors prioritizing investment product familiarity over private-market exposure.

Closed-end funds.

Closed-end funds trade on exchange but may trade at persistent discounts or premiums to NAV, which can affect entry and exit prices. Closed-end funds with desirable holdings, may trade at a significant premium to net asset value. This may make trading very volatile with potentially wide swings in short term profits and losses. The permanent-capital structure can support certain manager strategies but does not guarantee fair value at any given time. Closed-end funds may be a fit for investors comfortable with discount/premium risk in exchange for permanent-capital access.

Interval funds.

Interval funds offer redemption windows on a defined schedule (typically quarterly) and may apply pro-rata redemption restrictions if redemption requests exceed available liquidity. The redemption restrictions make this investment vehicle less attractive for many investors desiring flexible investment horizons. NAV is typically reported with a lag. Interval funds may be a fit for long-horizon retail capital that does not require intraday flexibility.

Direct Special Purpose Vehicles ("SPVs").

A direct SPV can provide concentrated exposure to a single private company. These vehicles typically require accredited-investor status, six-figure investment minimums, multi-year lockups, and negotiated pricing terms.
Direct SPVs may be appropriate for accredited investors who can commit substantial capital to a single private company for an extended period. They are generally not designed for, and may not be available to, retail investors or investors who lack large discretionary cash balances or may need periodic liquidity.

XOVR ETF.

XOVR is the only structure in this comparison that combines daily intraday liquidity, no accreditation requirement, no investment minimum, real-time market pricing, and private-company exposure inside an ETF wrapper. This combination is structural; it does not predict or guarantee any particular investment outcome. XOVR carries the associated risks described in its prospectus, including illiquid private-equity exposure, valuation, and exit-strategy risks.
Private investments are valued under established policies and may differ from realized values.

Private investments may be illiquid, difficult to value, and harder to sell than publicly traded securities. Availability to retail investors does not indicate suitability for all investors.

Fit

Which structure aligns with your goal?

Different vehicles fit different objectives. The table below maps common investor goals to the structure that generally addresses them. This is a structural mapping, not investment advice. Investors should consult their own financial advisors before making investment decisions.

If you are seeking... Structure to consider
Daily-liquid ETF access to a portfolio that includes exposure to select private holdings
(Kalshi, Anduril)
XOVR ETF
Private-market exposure with no investment minimum XOVR ETF
Private-market exposure without an accreditation requirement XOVR ETF
Real-time, on-exchange pricing for a portfolio with private holdings XOVR ETF
1099 tax reporting on a portfolio with private holdings XOVR ETF
Concentrated single-name private exposure with $250K+ to lock up for 7-10 years
(accredited investors)
Direct SPV
Familiar investment product without need for intra day liquidity Mutual Fund
Permanent-capital structure for longer term holding and willingness to sacrifice redemption flexibility Closed-End Fund

Educational comparison only. Not a recommendation. Each vehicle carries its own risks and investor eligibility requirements. Investors should review each vehicle’s prospectus and consult a financial advisor before investing. Private investments may be illiquid, difficult to value, and harder to sell than publicly traded securities. Holdings subject to change. Availability to retail investors does not indicate suitability for all investors.

The vehicle

What XOVR provides.

XOVR is the ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF, designed to deliver exposure to a portfolio that includes select private holdings inside a regulated, daily-liquid ETF wrapper.

It tracks a proprietary index of 30 U.S. large-cap public companies (the ER30TR Index*) with a measured, policy-capped sleeve of select private holdings, including Kalshi and Anduril. Allocation levels evolve over time within the fund’s risk framework.

Structural features:

Intraday daily liquidity on Nasdaq, with no quarterly redemption windows or multi-year lockups.

Open eligibility no accreditation requirement, no investment minimum, available through major U.S. brokerages.

Real-time market pricing XOVR uses standard ETF mechanics rather than end-of-day NAV, quarterly windows, or negotiated terms.

1099-reporting ETF tax structure with in-kind creation/redemption mechanics.

Private-company holdings inside an ETF XOVR was the first ETF** to integrate private-equity holding exposure, and was the first ETF** to provide IPO-stage exposure to retail investors.

These structural features describe how XOVR is built. They do not predict or guarantee any particular investment outcome. Private investments may be illiquid, difficult to value, and harder to sell than publicly traded securities. Holdings subject to change. Availability to retail investors does not indicate suitability for all investors.

Composition

What's inside XOVR.

Public-equity core.

The fund’s public sleeve tracks the ER30TR Index, 30 large-cap U.S. companies selected through a proprietary, repeatable methodology focused on quality growth, capital discipline, and durable competitive advantage. The index rebalances on a defined schedule.

Private-equity sleeve.

The remaining allocation is invested in select private companies through SPV structures, reflected in the fund’s daily NAV. Notable holdings have included:

Holdings are subject to change. Allocation levels adjust over time within the fund’s risk framework. References to specific holdings are not recommendations. Private-equity holdings are subject to illiquidity, valuation, and exit-strategy risks. See the prospectus for a complete description of fund risks. Current holdings are published on the XOVR holdings page. Selection criteria do not guarantee future performance or investment success.

Reference

Key facts at a glance.

Fund name ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF
Ticker XOVR (Nasdaq)
Issuer ERShares
Inception November 7, 2017; Current Private-Public Crossover Strategy: August 30, 2024
Investment minimum None
Accreditation required No
Underlying index ER30TR (proprietary rules-based 30-stock total-return index)
Notable private holdings Kalshi, Anduril (subject to change)

The Fund does not directly invest in Kalshi or Anduril.  Exposure is sought indirectly through SPV exposure to special purpose vehicles that invest in privately offered securities, including private funds, with direct exposure to Kalshi and Anduril. Private investments may be illiquid, difficult to value, and harder to sell than publicly traded securities. Holdings subject to change. Availability to retail investors does not indicate suitability for all investors.

Side by side

XOVR head-to-head: structural comparisons.

The questions below compare XOVR’s structure with other vehicles commonly used to access private markets. These are structural comparisons; they are not statements about investment performance, and they do not constitute recommendations.

XOVR vs Direct SPV.

A direct SPV in a single private company typically requires a minimum accredited-investor status, a $250K or larger minimum commitment, a multi-year lockup, and negotiated pricing terms. XOVR provides exposure to a portfolio that includes select private holdings (such as Kalshi) with daily ETF liquidity, no investment minimum, no accreditation requirement, and real-time market pricing. The two are different structures with different risks; an SPV provides concentrated single-name exposure, while XOVR provides diversified exposure inside a regulated ETF wrapper.

XOVR vs interval fund.

Interval funds open redemption windows on a defined schedule (typically quarterly), may apply pro-rata gates, and report NAV with a lag. XOVR trades intraday on Nasdaq at real-time market prices. The two are different structures with different risks; investors should consider their need for flexibility against each fund’s other characteristics.

XOVR vs traditional mutual fund.

Traditional mutual funds rarely hold private companies and price only at end-of-day NAV. Through SPVs, XOVR includes private-company holdings (Kalshi, Anduril) and prices in real time on Nasdaq. Mutual funds may carry different tax considerations than ETFs in taxable accounts.

XOVR vs closed-end fund.

Closed-end funds may trade at persistent discounts or premiums to NAV. Sometimes the premiums to net asset value for closed end funds have been very significant.  XOVR uses standard ETF creation/redemption mechanics, which generally support pricing aligned with the value of underlying holdings. Each structure carries different risks; closed-end funds may suit investors comfortable with discount/premium dynamics that could increase price volatility.

Private investments, including the Fund’s Kalshi and Anduril exposure, are valued pursuant to the Fund’s valuation policies and procedures under the Adviser’s valuation governance framework and applicable accounting standards. Valuations involve significant judgment and there can be no assurance that assigned values reflect realizable outcomes.

Educational comparison only. Not a recommendation. Each vehicle carries its own risks and investor eligibility requirements. Investors should review each vehicle’s prospectus and consult a financial advisor before investing. Private investments may be illiquid, difficult to value, and harder to sell than publicly traded securities. Holdings subject to change. Availability to retail investors does not indicate suitability for all investors.

Why it matters

Why retail access to this stage matters.

Several private companies, including Kalshi and Anduril, have reportedly been evaluating future paths to public markets. Public reporting on these companies is widely available; ERShares does not have non-public information regarding any company’s IPO timing or plans. Historically, retail investors have only been able to participate after a company’s public listing.

quoteMuch of today’s wealth creation occurs before the opening bell ever rings. We believe XOVR helps break down that barrier and opens the door for everyday investors to participate in growth across the full cycle, private and public, all in one ETF, with daily liquidity.quote

-Eva Ados, COO and Chief Investment Strategist, ERShares

Track record

Performance and track record.

Current performance figures, daily NAV, and full historical data are available at ershares.com. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling +1 (617) 279-0045 or visiting ershares.com.

Access

How to buy XOVR.

XOVR trades on Nasdaq under the ticker XOVR. It is available through major U.S. brokerages that support Nasdaq-listed securities, including:

XOVR
Nasdaq listed
MinimumNone
AccreditationNot required

Search the ticker XOVR in your brokerage to add it to your portfolio. Before investing, read the prospectus and consider whether the fund is suitable for your individual circumstances.

Private investments may be illiquid, difficult to value, and harder to sell than publicly traded securities. Holdings subject to change. Availability to retail investors does not indicate suitability for all investors.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

XOVR holds Kalshi shares through an underlying SPV structure inside the fund. That exposure is reflected in XOVR’s daily NAV alongside its public-equity holdings. Allocation levels may vary over time. Holdings are subject to illiquidity, valuation, and exit-strategy risks. SPVs may have different risk/reward characteristics.

Yes. XOVR has no investment minimum and no accreditation requirement. It is available through U.S. brokerage accounts that trade Nasdaq-listed ETFs. As with any investment, investors should review the fund’s prospectus and consider suitability before investing.

A direct SPV typically requires accredited-investor status, a $250K or larger minimum commitment, a multi-year lockup, and negotiated pricing terms. XOVR provides exposure with daily ETF liquidity, no investment minimum, no accreditation requirement, and real-time market pricing. The two structures are different and carry different risks; investors should consider their objectives, risk tolerance, and capacity for illiquidity.

The Fund’s ongoing management fee is 0.75%. The 1.81% total expense ratio reflects non-recurring transaction fees incurred in connection with prior SPV investments. While such fees are not expected to recur for existing investments, similar expenses may be incurred in connection with future SPV investments.

XOVR uses the standard ETF tax structure with 1099 reporting. Like other ETFs, in-kind creation/redemption mechanics may support tax efficiency relative to traditional mutual funds. Tax treatment varies by individual circumstance; investors should consult a tax advisor.

XOVR tracks the proprietary ER30TR Index, 30 large-cap U.S. companies, with the balance allocated to a select private-company sleeve. The Index is unmanaged and investors cannot invest directly in an index.

The Fund commenced operations on November 7, 2017. On August 30, 2024, the Fund adopted its current Private-Public Crossover investment strategy, which includes exposure to both public and select private-company investments

Principal risks include market risk, common stock risk, concentration risk, private-equity investment risk, illiquidity risk, valuation risk, exit-strategy risk, ETF risk, management risk, and others. Investing in XOVR involves risk, including possible loss of principal. See the prospectus for a complete description of fund risks.

Private investments may be illiquid, difficult to value, and harder to sell than publicly traded securities. Holdings subject to change. Availability to retail investors does not indicate suitability for all investors.

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Important disclosures

†The fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the investment company, and it may be obtained by calling +1 (617) 279 0045 or by visiting our website www.ershares.com. Read it carefully before investing.

Distributed by Foreside Financial Services, LLC.

Fund Risks can include and are not limited to: Absence of Prior Active Market Risk, Management Risk, New ETF Provider, Common Stock Risk, Market Risk, Concentration Risk, American Depositary Receipts, Early Closing Risk, Exchange Trade Fund Risk, Private Equity Investment Risk, Illiquidity Risk, Valuation Risk, Exit Strategy Risk.

Private equity refers to investments in privately held companies or public companies taken private, typically through pooled funds managed by private equity firms. These firms raise capital from institutional and accredited investors to identify, acquire, and actively manage portfolio companies, aiming to enhance their value over time. After strategic improvements, the fund seeks to exit these investments through sales, mergers, or public offerings. The goal is to generate high returns for investors, albeit with associated risks such as illiquidity and valuation challenges.

† The fund does not directly hold shares of SpaceX. Exposure to SpaceX is sought indirectly through investment in SPV Exposure to SpaceX LLC or other special purpose vehicles (“SPVs”) the objective(s) of which is to seek such exposure through investment in privately-offered securities including other private funds (“private securities”) that have exposure to direct interests in SpaceX. However, the SPV continues to hold that previously private security post-IPO until the criteria for distributing the public shares have been met. The fund may not be able to influence the SPV’s management, and the SPV may hold material amounts of cash while seeking investments. There cannot be any guarantee the SPV will be successful. Private securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and SPVs are not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and therefore the fund does not benefit from the regulatory protections of those acts when participating in such investments. The SPV and private securities generally may be difficult to value and to sell because of regulatory restrictions on resale. SPVs and private securities may carry additional costs such as transaction fees, operating expenses, management and/or performance fees, capital gains taxes, and brokerage charges. These costs can materially impact both the price paid for the investment and the net returns, if any, generated.

As of February, 9, 2026, the Fund completed a one-time net asset value (“NAV”) adjustment in connection with the conversion of certain legacy private-asset arrangements into a simplified structure aligned on an effective “0/0” economic basis. The adjustment reflects accounting treatment related to prior structuring considerations and does not represent a change in the operating performance or fundamentals of the underlying portfolio companies, nor should it be interpreted as an indication of future portfolio performance.

This structural conversion reflects the Adviser’s ongoing evaluation of portfolio construction, vehicle design, and valuation processes, with the objective of promoting transparency, operational clarity, and consistency in financial reporting. The updated structure is intended to support a valuation framework that permits the Fund to incorporate observable market reference points in an operationally efficient manner when such data becomes available.

Investors should not interpret this enhancement as a guarantee of valuation precision, immediacy, or reduced volatility. The valuation of private investments involves significant judgment and is subject to uncertainty. Reported values may differ materially from the prices that could be obtained in an actual transaction, and such differences may be adverse.

All private investments are valued pursuant to the Fund’s established valuation policies and procedures, including oversight through the Adviser’s valuation governance framework and in accordance with applicable accounting standards. The Fund and its service providers apply methodologies believed to be reasonable under the circumstances; however, there can be no assurance that the values assigned will reflect realizable outcomes.

For purposes of this disclosure, “0/0” refers to the removal of legacy private-asset management fee and performance carry economics at the vehicle level. Investors should not interpret this structure to mean that the Fund’s private investments are free of expenses. The Fund will continue to bear its ordinary operating expenses and other costs.

In addition to ordinary operating expenses, the Fund may bear direct and indirect costs associated with private investments, whether incurred at the Fund level, SPV level, underlying fund level, transaction level, or through other investment-related structures, regardless of whether such costs are known at the time of investment.

While the Fund may incur some or all of the expenses described above, such costs may be de minimis relative to the overall size of the Fund’s portfolio at a given time and are generally associated with customary and non-discretionary activities necessary to support private investments, including but not limited to mandatory audits, financial statement preparation, account maintenance, investor reporting, tax documentation, regulatory compliance, and similar administrative functions. Expense levels may vary over time and could increase depending on transaction activity, regulatory developments, structural changes, or other investment-related factors. No assurance can be given regarding the magnitude or duration of such expenses. The Adviser seeks to structure private investments in a cost-efficient manner when practicable; however, there can be no guarantee that such efforts will be successful in all cases.

Private holdings are valued in accordance with ASC 820, and are typically based on valuations reported by funds and the most recent available observable inputs. This methodology is intended to promote financial-reporting consistency and may differ from prices observed in private secondary-market transactions, which may occur at higher or lower valuations. Such differences could be material. There can be no assurance that the Fund’s valuation methodology will reflect the price at which the Fund could exit a position in a current transaction.

Because a meaningful portion of the Fund’s net assets may be invested in private securities valued using methodologies that incorporate significant judgment, changes in reference prices, valuation inputs, or market conditions could result in material adjustments to the Fund’s NAV, including on a short-term basis. Such adjustments may be positive or negative and may occur without corresponding movements in public markets.

The Fund expects to maintain additional net assets in cash or cash equivalents in the SpaceX SPV to support portfolio liquidity, facilitate opportunistic investments, satisfy redemption activity, fund potential capital calls, and meet operating expenses and other obligations. There is no assurance that such capital will be deployed or that any investments will achieve their intended objectives. Maintaining cash positions may, at times, create a temporary performance drag during periods when such assets are not invested; however, the Adviser believes such flexibility supports prudent portfolio management. The Fund’s cash allocation is established within the Adviser’s liquidity risk management framework and is designed to preserve operational flexibility while supporting compliance with applicable regulatory expectations and maintaining prudent portfolio construction. The Fund’s cash allocation may vary from these levels based on market conditions, transaction timing, and portfolio management considerations.

The Fund manages liquidity as part of a comprehensive risk management framework designed to support its ability to meet shareholder redemptions and other obligations under a range of market conditions, including periods of market stress. The Adviser evaluates liquidity across the portfolio on an ongoing basis using multiple factors that may include market depth, anticipated transaction timelines, structural characteristics of private investments, and potential capital needs.

The Fund seeks to maintain sufficient flexibility through portfolio construction, cash management, and access to liquidity sources; however, there can be no assurance that these efforts will be successful in all market environments. Private investments are generally less liquid than publicly traded securities and may require extended time frames to exit or monetize. In certain circumstances, the Fund may need to adjust portfolio exposures, delay investment activity, or take other actions it considers appropriate in order to manage liquidity.

As a result of the size of this position relative to the Fund’s portfolio, changes in the assigned valuation of this investment could have a proportionally greater impact on the Fund’s NAV than the valuation changes of smaller positions.

For more information related to the risks of the fund, please refer to the prospectus. The prospectus can be obtained by calling 1-617-279-0045 and be viewed at https://entrepreneurshares.com/.

ERShares is distributed by Foreside Financial Services, LLC. There is no affiliation between ERShares and Foreside Financial Services distributors.

Important disclosures and footnotes

Basis of “first” claim: ERShares review of U.S.-listed open-end 1940 Act ETFs and public filings as of Aug 29, 2024; requires daily creations/redemptions and a single ETF portfolio with private-company exposure reflected in daily NAV alongside public equities. Excludes interval funds, closed-end funds, BDC/PE-manager ETFs, SPACs, and products without private-company exposure in NAV.

"Policy-capped private sleeve” refers to a maximum allocation (e.g., up to ~15%) under the Fund’s policy.

"Private-company exposure” is obtained indirectly through the Fund’s holdings and reflected in NAV; it does not confer direct shareholder rights in private issuers and may differ from terms available to accredited investors.

Example issuers shown for illustration if currently held. Not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Holdings change; see current holdings.

The Entrepreneur Factor® is a bottom-up investment orientation that we believe stands above other investment factors such as momentum, sector, growth, value, leverage, market cap, and geographic orientation. Late-stage private companies are privately held firms that have moved beyond early growth phases and are approaching maturity, often with proven business models and substantial revenues but not yet publicly listed.

VC (Venture Capital ) Style or Venture Style approach seeks out firms with high growth potential, typically smaller, innovative, or disruptive companies. The goal is to find a few big long-term winners that can deliver outsized gains within the public markets. For more than 30 years at Babson College, the number one school in Entrepreneurship education, Professor Joel Shulman, Ph.D., CFA, conducted academic research that led to the creation of the “Entrepreneur Factor.” This framework is grounded in a venture capital (VC) style investing model applied to public equities. Because the term entrepreneur is not formally defined or classified within traditional financial databases such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, or FactSet, Professor Shulman developed a proprietary system to replicate how venture capitalists evaluate and invest in private companies, but within the public markets. Initially, he identified 15 attributes that capture the essence of entrepreneurial success, mirroring the criteria a venture capitalist would apply when assessing early-stage companies. These include factors such as founder and leadership quality, CEO background, team strength, ownership and economic incentives, revenue growth trajectory, market potential, innovation capacity, and capital discipline. Backed by more than 25 academic articles and publications, his framework provides an empirically tested foundation for quantifying the entrepreneurial qualities that drive long-term performance. By embedding these 15 venture-style characteristics into EntrepreneurShares public company selection process, he effectively recreated the VC investment model inside a liquid, public-market framework. This methodology defines EntrepreneurShares VC-style approach to investing, one that emphasizes entrepreneurial leadership, high-growth potential, and innovation-driven value creation. It remains the foundation of EntrepreneurShares investment philosophy and a unique differentiator in their overall investment thesis.

^As per Morningstar’s article, The Rise of Unicorns, available at the following link: https://indexes.morningstar.com/insights/analysis/blt81d5614b4c2ccd2b/unicorns-and-the-growth-of-private-markets

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