How Canadian retail investors can buy private companies
Jun 11, 2025
We’re seeing a major opportunity unfold!
Jameson Berkow of The Globe and Mail wrote about the growing opportunities for retail investors to access private companies – a transformative shift in the investing landscape.
The article highlights AIP Asset Management and the upcoming launch of Access Pre-IPOs (set to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under ‘XIPO’). XIPO enables individuals and institutions to invest in late-stage, high-growth private companies, offering a simple and direct way to trade this traditionally illiquid asset class.
Our co-founder and CEO Jay Bala, CFA shared how XIPO bridges the gap between private markets and broader investors, unlocking daily liquidity for managers and retail participants alike. We’re excited to be at the forefront of this new wave of investing, especially with the growing interest in the public markets.
If you’re interested in learning more about XIPO, we’d love to connect!
About AIP
Founded in 2013, AIP Asset Management has earned a reputation for its innovative approach to convertible private debt investing, aiming to protect principal investments while gaining market exposure to small-cap companies. Based in Toronto, AIP is a leading credit manager in North America, with a team of professionals boasting over 100 years of combined experience in direct lending, private equity, and capital markets.
For further information, please contact:
AIP Asset Management Inc.
invest@aipassetmanagement.com
416-601-0808