Matteo Colombo / Getty Images An IPO, or initial public offering, is the process a private company undergoes to sell shares of its stock to the public for the first time and become a public company.

The proposal aims to bring more clarity and fairness to startup founders transitioning to public market roles, ensuring they ...

According to Renaissance Capital, 2025 has been a "green light" year for initial public offerings, with 36 new U.S. IPOs priced so far this year. That's up 63.6% over the same period a year ago.

What is the pre-IPO market? The pre-IPO market allows investors to purchase shares in a company before its Initial Public Offering (IPO). These shares are typically available through private ...