Tagged: ipos

May 1, 2026 @ 3:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OpenAI’s goal of going public in the fourth quarter of 2026 now appears unattainable, according to a new analysis from PitchBook. The company’s heavy financial commitments are forcing a more realistic target of mid-to-late 2027. PitchBook added that public investors will demand several additional quarters… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 4:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has indicated that senior executives in the UK financial services sector are showing renewed optimism about London’s prospects as a hub for initial public offerings, with a strong majority believing that any market rebound this year will prove enduring rather than fleeting. According to… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 11:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SpaceX is readying itself for a landmark initial public offering that could push its market worth past the $2 trillion threshold, according to Bloomberg (and other outlets), which drew on information from unnamed insiders. This projected figure marks a dramatic escalation compared with the company’s… Read More

April 2, 2026 @ 7:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bithumb, one of South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchanges, has pushed its initial public offering (IPO) plans further into the future, targeting a listing no earlier than after 2028. This marks another extension from earlier IPO plans that once eyed a public debut as soon as the… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 7:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) will roll out revised eligibility standards effective May 1. These updates will allow major large-capitalization enterprises to join its flagship index after just 15 days of public trading. The adjustment slashes the former mandatory waiting period, which had required companies to trade… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 2:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elon Musk‘s aerospace focused initiative SpaceX is gearing up for a confidential initial public offering (IPO) submission as early as this month. Sources indicate the company is preparing to file paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, paving the way for what might potentially… Read More

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