A. B. Nicholas

Founded in 1998, A. B. Nicholas is a private financial firm that specializes in providing liquidity solutions for holders of illiquid, restricted securities in privately-held, venture-backed companies. Operating under the registered trademark "The Lender of First Resort®", the company offers non-recourse stock loans, allowing founders, executives, and early investors to access capital without selling their pre-IPO equity. This service enables shareholders to unlock the value of their holdings for diversification, investment, or personal use before a company undergoes an IPO or acquisition.