# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pre-IPO Innovation Leaders: An Introduction to the ARK Venture Fund
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: Get the inside scoop on the next big thing with an intro to ARK's pre-IPO innovation leaders.About this EventJoin American Beacon and senior leadership from ARK Invest for an in‑person discussion on how to access the world's leading private companies at the forefront of innovation in AI, Robotics, Energy Storage, Multiomics (Biotech) and Blockchain Technology. We will talk through the benefits of direct-to-cap-table investing and the other unique aspects of the ARK Venture Fund that differentiate it from other products that purport to offer exposure to innovative private and late‑stage growth companies.What We'll CoverOverview of the ARK Venture Fund and ARK’s investment processOur approach to liquidity management and best practicesOur approach to valuing private companies and best practicesHow we source and manage our investment pipeline (of private companies)A deep-dive into SpaceX and what happens after the IPO.A focus on our other top-conviction portfolio holdings (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, Replit) and which ones may feature in the next wave of high-profile, innovation-focused IPOs.Where ARK Venture Fund fits in a portfolio
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glenview/pre-ipo-innovation-leaders-an-introduction-to-the-ark-venture-fund/100001990205379866
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Glenview
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Glen Club
- **lat**: 42.090201
- **long**: -87.82770579999999
- **full address**: The Glen Club, 2901 West Lake Avenue, Glenview, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pre-IPO Innovation Leaders: An Introduction to the ARK Venture Fund being held?
  - **A:** Pre-IPO Innovation Leaders: An Introduction to the ARK Venture Fund takes place on Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am at The Glen Club, 2901 West Lake Avenue, Glenview, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pre-IPO Innovation Leaders: An Introduction to the ARK Venture Fund?
  - **A:** Pre-IPO Innovation Leaders: An Introduction to the ARK Venture Fund is organized by American Beacon.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pre-IPO Innovation Leaders: An Introduction to the ARK Venture Fund is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glenview, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Pre-IPO Innovation Leaders: An Introduction to the ARK Venture Fund sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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