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2024 IPOs Rise Slightly, Hope for 2025 Rebound

1/16/2025

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In 2024, IPO activity saw a slight increase with 150 IPOs raising $30 billion, though still low compared to 2020-2021.
The Biden administration's SEC policies have negatively affected SPACs and crypto, dampening market enthusiasm.
Analysts anticipate a potential rebound in 2025 driven by deregulation and liquidity needs from private equity funds.
Companies like Chime Financial and Klarna are gearing up for IPOs, indicating a resurgence of market interest.

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Story summary

In 2024, IPO activity saw a slight increase with 150 IPOs raising $30 billion, though still low compared to 2020-2021.
The Biden administration's SEC policies have negatively affected SPACs and crypto, dampening market enthusiasm.
Analysts anticipate a potential rebound in 2025 driven by deregulation and liquidity needs from private equity funds.
Companies like Chime Financial and Klarna are gearing up for IPOs, indicating a resurgence of market interest.