#IPOWave

The term IPO Wave refers to a period of time during which there is a significant surge in the number of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)—when private companies go public by offering shares to investors for the first time on a stock exchange.

Key Features of an IPO Wave:

📈 High Volume of IPOs: Many companies choose to go public within a short time frame.

💰 Strong Investor Demand: There is usually increased market enthusiasm or bullish investor sentiment.

📊 Favorable Market Conditions: These waves often occur when stock markets are performing well and economic conditions are stable or growing.

🧠 Influenced by Trends: Often tied to industry booms (e.g., tech boom, biotech surge, etc.).

Examples of Past IPO Waves:

1. Dot-com Bubble (late 1990s - 2000): Massive wave of tech IPOs, including Amazon and eBay.

2. Post-Financial Crisis (2010–2014): Renewed investor confidence brought many companies to market (e.g., Facebook in 2012).

3. COVID Recovery Boom (2020–2021): Low interest rates and high liquidity led to record IPO activity, including SPACs and companies like Airbnb, Snowflake, and DoorDash.