Proof Point
2016 slowest year for technology IPOs over past six years, with 50 offerings generating $8.74 billion
Global Technology IPOs
2010 – 2016 (US$ billions and number)
Proof Point Findings
- Technology IPOs – Technology startups filing for initial public offering intending to sell shares of stock to public in exchange for capital or ownership
- Significant 2016 Slowdown – 2016 marked slowest year for IPOs since 2010 with 53 offerings generating $8.75 billion, and only two billion-dollar companies (Nets A/S and Line Corp.) going public
- 2014 Highest IPO Activity – Alibaba's $21.8 billion public offering helped make 2014 best year for tech IPOs
- Key Growth Drivers – Include proliferation of disruptive startups globally, opening of Chinese exchanges to foreign companies and investors, increasing European market activity, more vibrant U.S. economy, and low global market volatility
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Information Technology
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Date Last Updated |
June 26, 2017
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