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IPO 2025-2026: Lessons from Recent High-Profile IPO Valuation Surprises

IPO 2025-2026: Lessons from Recent High-Profile IPO Valuation Surprises Based on the IPOs of Reddit, Shein, Stripe, Databricks, Chime, and Discord (2025–2026)The years 2025 and 2026 saw a resurgence in high-profile initial public offerings (IPOs), with several technology and consumer companies making their public market debuts. These IPOs were highly anticipated, not only because of […]
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Pre-Revenue Company Valuation: A Comprehensive Guide for Founders and Investors

Pre Revenue Company Valuation: A Comprehensive Guide for Founders and Investors Valuing a pre-revenue company is both an art and a science. Without the guidance of revenues or profits, founders and investors must rely on a combination of market benchmarks, qualitative judgment, and structured frameworks. As a business valuation expert, I’ve seen how the right […]
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SPAC vs. IPO vs. Direct Listing: Choosing a Route from a Business Valuation Perspective

SPAC vs. IPO vs. Direct Listing: How to Choose from a Business Valuation Perspective Introduction The decision to take a company public marks a pivotal moment in its lifecycle, with profound implications for valuation, access to capital, and long-term strategy. As business valuation experts, we are increasingly called upon to guide clients through a landscape […]
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IPO Lockup Period and Its Effect on Post-IPO Valuation

IPO Lockup Period and Its Effect on Post-IPO Valuation A Business Valuation Expert’s Perspective The initial public offering (IPO) is a pivotal moment for any company, representing not only access to public capital markets but also increased scrutiny and expectations. For business valuation experts, one of the most critical—but sometimes underappreciated—factors influencing post-IPO share price […]
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