Tagged: ipos

February 9, 2026 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Caitlyn Van Valin from Odyssey Trust has indicated that as we step into 2026, the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond its volatile history toward a more stable and professional era. The early 2020s saw an explosive surge,… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 7:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger is reportedly preparing for a significant initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, with ambitions to achieve a valuation surpassing $4 billion. This development, first reported by the FT, marks a major step for the company in capitalizing… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 12:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security company CertiK, known for its expertise in auditing smart contracts and offering real-time risk assessment tools for cryptocurrency initiatives, is actively considering an initial public offering (IPO). This latest development comes as CertiK’s market valuation has climbed to approximately $2 billion, signaling strong… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wealthfront Corporation (NASDAQ: WLTH) has delivered impressive fiscal third-quarter results for the period ending October 31, 2025, underscoring its growth trajectory following a landmark initial public offering (IPO) just weeks prior. The automated wealth management platform reported record total revenue of $93.2 million, marking a… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital, a key player in the web3 space that is sharply focused on institutional digital asset services, is reportedly pursuing a significant new funding injection while gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO). This development underscores the company’s strategic positioning as a key… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 4:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitGo Holdings, a provider of digital asset infrastructure, has initiated its initial public offering (IPO). The company, founded in 2013, specializes in secure custody, wallets, staking, trading, and settlement services for institutional clients and investors worldwide. This IPO involves approximately 11.8 million shares of Class… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 8:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazilian fintech Agibank is encountering significant challenges in its plans to list on a U.S. stock exchange, following a recent regulatory setback from Brazil’s National Social Security Institute (INSS). Agibank, a key player in the consumer credit sector, specializes in a hybrid model that combines… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 3:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazilian digital banking Fintech PicPay has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The Amsterdam-incorporated company, poised to rename itself PicS N.V., submitted its registration to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 5, 2026, paving the way… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 10:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the new year dawns in 2026, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is showing tentative signs of recovery after a sluggish period marked by sparse listings and economic turbulence. UK financial industry professionals are now fairly optimistic that a fresh influx of initial public offerings… Read More

December 11, 2025 @ 3:00 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

    Artificial intelligence is experiencing one of the most explosive investment booms in modern history. Billion-dollar seed rounds – once unthinkable – are now routine. But as former NASDAQ Vice Chair David Weild warns on the latest episode of ICAN’s Capital Ideas podcast, this… Read More

December 8, 2025 @ 10:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Private capital markets in the APAC region will enter 2026 on firmer footing, but their recovery remains uneven. PitchBook’s APAC Private Capital Outlook looks at how a softer rate environment, easing liquidity constraints, and the rise of domestic capital are now said to be “reshaping… Read More

December 6, 2025 @ 11:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The AMF in France is reportedly updating its existing doctrine as well as ongoing practice in order to modernise key processes and make launching an IPO in France more appealing. While maintaining a system that addresses investors’ concerns, the AMF said that is is now… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 4:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

Private securities marketplace EquityZen says that 2025 was a year for initial public offering (IPO) resurgence. In years prior, IPOs were pretty moribund for various reasons, but markets thawed in the past 12 months. Looking forward, EquityZens says they anticipate another solid year of public… Read More

November 10, 2025 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger is reportedly planning to secure more funding, probably by 2026. This, as the overall demand for crypto-assets security devices has led to the firm experiencing its best financial performance to date (as revealed in a recent update from the… Read More

October 23, 2025 @ 7:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Equity public markets remained fairly active during Q3 2025 according to a report from PitchBook which also noted that Fintech has, for the most part, encountered a more uneven stride as investors seemingly rotated “toward AI megacaps and sectors with clearer earnings visibility.” Insurtech and… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 11:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group (ticker: SMG) made its debut on the SIX Swiss Exchange on September 19, 2025. The listing crowns SMG as Switzerland‘s preeminent network of online marketplaces and etches it into the ecosystem of Europe’s IPO sector this year, reportedly emerging as the… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 11:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move poised to reshape the transition from private to public markets, Carta, the equity management platform for private companies, has announced a partnership with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Unveiled recently, this alliance designates the NYSE as Carta’s preferred public listing venue,… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 10:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sebastian Siemiatkowski, the co-founder of Klarna Group Plc (NYSE:KLAR), has seen the value of his pledged company shares surge to nearly $1 billion following the fintech giant’s highly anticipated initial public offering. This underscores the Swedish entrepreneur’s commitment to the buy-now-pay-later fintech, even as he… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SumUp, a UK-based fintech company known for its innovative card reader solutions, is reportedly laying the groundwork for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in 2026. According to recent reports, the company has engaged investment bankers to gauge market interest in what could be a… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 2:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Swedish BNPL fintech Klarna is setting the stage for a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), aiming for a valuation between $12.6 billion and $13.4 billion, according to industry reports. The buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) pioneer is reportedly planning to price its shares in the range of… Read More