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The number of initial public offerings (IPOs) grew upwards of 30% in 2024 from the year prior, with Waystar (WAY), Rubrik (RBRK), and Reddit (RDDT) among the big names to go public. Josh Lipton sits down with Brad Smith on Wealth to discuss IPO growth in 2024 as well as what to expect from the IPO market in 2025.
The 2025 outlook for the tech IPO market is a particular topic of interest, sparking debate among venture investors. While some believe tech startups have enough funding to stay private and focus on building, Lipton notes that others think "the market is starved for IPOs now." Of note is the Swedish fintech firm Klarna, which has filed for registration with the SEC and could raise $1 billion in IPO by early 2025.
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This post was written by Naomi Buchanan.