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Valuations of 2020, 2021 Software IPOs Sink

Capital Markets

Valuations of 2020, 2021 Software IPOs Sink

Software companies from the 2020 and 2021 IPO classes had historically rich multiples. They've now fallen back to earth.

By Vincent Ryan | August 30, 2022

IPO Market Has Busiest Quarter in Four Years

IPO Market Has Busiest Quarter in Four Years

“The torrent of activity in the second quarter means that 2019 is shaping up to be a banner year for the IPO market."

By Matthew Heller | June 28, 2019

IPO Market Enters 2019 on Shaky Ground

IPO Market Enters 2019 on Shaky Ground

But Renaissance Capital sees hope in the form of "a large backlog of unicorns firmly indicating plans to complete some of the largest-ever IPOs."

By Vincent Ryan | December 18, 2018

IPOs Surge to Highest Level Since 2015

IPOs Surge to Highest Level Since 2015

The money raised from IPOs in Q2 fell to a total of $13.1 billion, but more companies went public than in any quarter in the past three years.

By Matthew Heller | June 29, 2018

Will 2018 Be the Year IPOs Come Roaring Back?

Will 2018 Be the Year IPOs Come Roaring Back?

If economic and market conditions hold, issuance could surpass $50 billion next year, says Renaissance Capital.

By Vincent Ryan | December 19, 2017

It’s a Big Year for Emerging Growth Companies

It’s a Big Year for Emerging Growth Companies

Here's some practical advice for companies that did an IPO under the JOBS Act and now must transition to full-public-company status.

By Financial Executives Research Foundation | August 31, 2017

IPO Market Better, But Not Great, In Q1

IPO Market Better, But Not Great, In Q1

Twenty-five companies raised $9.9 billion in the first quarter of 2017, a stronger start than last year.

By Vincent Ryan | March 30, 2017

IPO Market Drops to 7-Year Low

IPO Market Drops to 7-Year Low

A disconnect between private and public valuations caused many tech companies to push back their offerings or withdraw them altogether.

By Sean Allocca | December 20, 2016

Restarting the IPO Market

Restarting the IPO Market

To get the initial public offerings market going again, issuers may have to make their deals more enticing to investors.

By Vincent Ryan | March 21, 2016

Global IPO Proceeds Drop 35% to $156B

Global IPO Proceeds Drop 35% to $156B

U.S. market outpaced by Asia Pacific and Europe in funds raised in initial public offerings in 2015, says Renaissance Capital.

By Matthew Heller | January 6, 2016

First Data’s $3.2B IPO Expected to Be 2015’s Largest

First Data’s $3.2B IPO Expected to Be 2015’s Largest

If the market cooperates, payments processor First Data could hit a valuation of nearly $18 billion.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 1, 2015

Stomaching New Stocks

Investor Relations

Stomaching New Stocks

Will investors have the appetite to consume this quarter's heavy load of initial public offerings?

By Vincent Ryan | October 6, 2014

IPO Market Poised for a Record-Setting Four Months

IPO Market Poised for a Record-Setting Four Months

Two-hundred sixty-one companies have submitted IPO filings this year, and 100 of them could list this autumn, says Renaissance Capital.

By Vincent Ryan | September 3, 2014

Twitter IPO Comes at Hot Time for Listings

Twitter IPO Comes at Hot Time for Listings

The number of initial public offerings in the U.S. jumped in the third quarter, and analysts expect that trend to continue this fall.

By Marielle Segarra | October 4, 2013

Growth Companies

Warming Signs?

The freeze in small-business financing may be starting to thaw, as bank loans pick up and equity options proliferate.

By Alix Stuart | September 1, 2012