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A clear path through private markets

Trusted by many of the largest institutional investors in the world, Outset helps clients navigate complex private markets through curated deal flow, pricing guidance, and transaction support.

Outset Partners — Institutional Advisory Venture Capital · Secondary Markets · Primary Fundraising

Built on hundreds of millions in closed transactions, Outset has been a trusted advisor to institutional investors for nearly a decade.

With a core focus on venture capital, Outset guides companies and investors through the entire capital lifecycle from seed to IPO, offering fundraising solutions, liquidity services, and transaction support. Our clients range from startups to institutional investors — including venture funds, family offices, pensions, and asset managers.

Lifecycle Coverage
Seed Growth Late Stage IPO
Who We Serve
Startups Venture Funds Family Offices Pensions Asset Managers
What We Do

Secondary Market Liquidity Solutions

  • Private shares trading desk
  • Direct-to-cap-table secondary transactions
  • SPV structured transactions
  • Company tender event management

Primary Capital Fundraising Solutions

  • Newly issued company equity
  • Company data and information access
  • Targeted investor networks
  • Access to hard-to-reach Venture rounds
Our Principles

The standards that guide every transaction.

Credibility & Trust
Confidentiality & Discretion
Deal Flow & Access
Market Knowledge & Pricing Sophistication
Client Access

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Gary Selz, Peter Striebel, and Kristopher Gilboy are registered agent of Rainmaker Securities, LLC (“RMS”) and principals of Outset Partners. RMS is a FINRA registered broker-dealer and SIPC member. Find RMS and its agents on BrokerCheck. The RMS relationship summary can be found on the RMS website. RMS is not an affiliate of Outset Partners. All securities transactions conducted by Gary Selz, Peter Striebel, and Kristopher Gilboy will be conducted via RMS.