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The IPO Wave: A Surge of Public Market Entrants

An IPO wave refers to a period of heightened activity in the financial markets where a large number of companies go public through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). These waves often occur when market conditions are favorable, investor sentiment is strong, and companies seek to capitalize on high valuations.

The IPO Wave: A Surge of Public Market Entrants

An IPO wave refers to a period of heightened activity in the financial markets where a large number of companies go public through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). These waves often occur when market conditions are favorable, investor sentiment is strong, and companies seek to capitalize on high valuations.

🚀 What Drives an IPO Wave?

Bullish Market Sentiment

When stock markets are performing well, companies feel more confident that they can fetch high prices for their shares. Investors, in turn, are more willing to take on risk, fueling IPO demand.

Low Interest Rates

Cheap borrowing costs increase investment activity, and investors chase equity opportunities, especially in growth-oriented IPOs.

High Valuations in Private Markets

Many tech startups and unicorns delay IPOs until private valuations soar. When public markets mirror this enthusiasm, IPO activity spikes.

Regulatory or Policy Shifts

Changes in government policy, tax laws, or listing regulations (e.g., in India, the U.S., or China) can incentivize companies to go public quickly.

Notable IPO Waves in History

Dot-com Boom (Late 1990s – Early 2000s):

A massive wave of tech IPOs, many of which were highly speculative. The bubble eventually burst in 2000.

Post-Global Financial Crisis (2010–2014):

Economic recovery, coupled with tech innovation, led to big IPOs like Facebook (2012) and Alibaba (2014).

Pandemic-Era Boom (2020–2021):

Fueled by low interest rates, a digital transformation surge, and SPAC popularity, this period saw record IPO volumes including Airbnb, DoorDash, and Coinbase.