When a company files to go public, it submits an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a required public disclosure of the company’s business, financials, and risks that initiates a formal review process before shares … Continue reading
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Whenever a startup decides to conduct an exit, investors may want to understand the impact on their original investment. The method by which a startup conducts an exit, whether through going public, mergers and acquisitions, or secondary buy-out, can have … Continue reading
The word “startup” can get tossed around frequently, and sometimes even be overused when the company in question is truly just a private company beyond the startup stage. Historically, there have been criteria that made the line between startup and … Continue reading
Companies Have Options for Going Public, Including Direct Listing, IPO, and SPAC There are three main ways for startups to make a public debut: a Direct Listing, Initial Public Offering (IPO), or a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) IPO. While … Continue reading
Initial public offerings (IPOs) in the U.S. continued to increase in 2025 after the market slowed in 2024. 371[1] companies have gone public so far in 2025 through traditional IPOs, direct listings, and completed SPAC mergers, compared to 266[2] in … Continue reading
As we are now halfway through 2025, it is time to check in on the status of the 2025 IPO Outlook and see which companies have successfully completed an IPO, new companies that have filed, and who else to keep … Continue reading
Quantum computing is an emerging industry that has the opportunity to make computing faster. These devices can perform valuable tasks but also have a high rate of error. While the industry is still being discovered and developed, quantum computing is … Continue reading
When one of your portfolio companies decides to pursue an initial public offering (IPO), it can be an exciting time for a private market investor. After a long holding period, potentially even since the ground floor, the prospect of an … Continue reading
Anduril is an autonomous defense systems company that develops and sells AI-powered systems. Providing valuable data, software, and hardware systems, Anduril’s products are engineered to allow its customers to defend themselves from aerial, land-based, and maritime threats. Learn more about … Continue reading
ServiceTitan has built a field service management platform that helps businesses in the HVAC, plumbing, lawn care, and other industries manage scheduling, invoicing, payments, and administrative work. Conducting one of the last IPOs of 2024, let’s dive into ServiceTitan’s history … Continue reading