10. LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had seven investments in privately-held entities. The following table shows the carrying value and ownership percentage of the Company's investment in each entity (in thousands):

We consider all of our equity method investees to be related parties. See Note 14 for a summary of the Company's aggregate balances and activity with these related party entities. All of the Company's investees are accounted for using the equity method, with the exception of Company A, which is accounted for using the cost method and is not considered a related party.