Despite the volatility of the stock market, 2025 promises to be a year full of
high-profile IPOs, especially among technology and innovation companies. An IPO, or Initial Public Offering, is the process of a private company going public and placing its shares on the stock exchange.
For businesses, the main purpose of an IPO is to raise capital and increase the company's rating and visibility, and for investors, it is an
opportunity to invest in fast-growing companies before they are fully established on the stock market.
IPOs: when the rules changeMany private companies have already started preparing for an IPO or are planning to go public in the near future: from fintech and e-commerce to electric vehicles and telecoms, from finance and consumer brands to biotechnology and healthcare - the list is impressive!
Typically, companies launch IPOs when their market value is close to $1 billion and their business is growing steadily. Today, however, this is no longer a strict rule - young start-ups are appearing on the stock exchange, attracting investors with their innovations and high growth potential. At the same time, even large ‘unicorns’ may postpone their IPOs, waiting for more favourable conditions. Which companies are preparing for an IPO in 2025 and who should we pay attention to? Let's try to figure it out.