#ipo-market

#ipo-market

Atkins noted that the number of publicly registered companies has fallen over the past 30 years as mergers and bankruptcies have outpaced new listings. His goal, he said, is to "make it cool to be a public company" again-something he believes has "taken a hit over time." Atkins outlined three obstacles he believes are holding issuers back. The first is what he described as expensive, overly long disclosures that impose an unnecessary burden on issuers.

The IPO market has transitioned from red-hot to sizzling hot in the summer, with expectations for more AI and crypto-related firms to enter the market.

Data from PitchBook reveals that 15.9% of venture-backed deals in 2025 are down rounds, marking the highest rate in a decade.