PIPE
Private placement of public equity shares to accredited investors at a discount, for quick capital.
What is PIPE?
PIPE, or Private Investment in Public Equity, involves selling unregistered shares to select investors below market price, often for rapid funding without public offerings. It provides companies immediate capital, with registration following, common in distressed or growth scenarios.
In digital asset firms, it could fund treasury expansions, though Strategy primarily uses ATMs and converts; PIPEs offer alternatives for confidential raises.
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