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Initial public offering (IPO)

Selling shares to the public on a stock exchange for the first time. It turns private shares into liquid stock millions can trade — with heavy rules and ongoing reporting.

Liittyvät: Exit · Unicorn · Secondary sale

Hieman lisää vivahdetta▾
  • IPOs are rare for early startups; they are a late-stage path.
  • Direct listings and SPACs are alternate routes with different tradeoffs.
Syvemmin▾
Keskustelukysymykset▾
  • What would your company need to look like to survive as a public stock?
  • Who benefits most from IPO day — employees, founders, or early investors?

Vain oppimateriaalia — ei juridista, vero- tai sijoitusneuvontaa. Termit vaihtelevat maan ja diilin mukaan; kysykää pätevältä ammattilaiselta, kun sillä on väliä.