Observed Signal · Feb 26, 2023 · IPO Outlook · Source: Trending Topics · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Stripe, Reddit, TikTok Could Make 2023 a Strong IPO Year
An EY analysis cited by Trending Topics shows that global IPO activity fell sharply in 2022, with the number of listings down 45% to 1,333 and proceeds down 61% to $180 billion. EY expects IPO activity to pick up again, particularly in the second half of 2023. The article compiles a list of high-profile companies that may go public, including ByteDance/TikTok, Stripe, Reddit, Instacart, Databricks, Revolut, ARM, and Klarna, with valuations ranging from $1.4 billion to $300 billion. It notes that regulatory problems could hinder ByteDance and mentions speculation about a possible SpaceX IPO after its January 2023 funding round at a $137 billion valuation.
Article provides a speculative list of potential 2023 IPOs of major digital platforms such as ByteDance, Stripe, and Reddit, based on an EY analysis. It is relevant to the digital media and advertising ecosystem but contains no confirmed adtech transaction or platform change.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Global IPO numbers fell 45% to 1,333 and proceeds fell 61% to $180 billion in 2022, according to EY.
- EY expects IPO activity to accelerate again, especially in the second half of 2023.
- Potential 2023 IPO candidates include ByteDance, Stripe, Reddit, Instacart, Databricks, Revolut, and ARM.
- ByteDance, owner of TikTok, is listed with a valuation of about $300 billion.
- SpaceX raised fresh capital in January 2023 at a $137 billion valuation, fueling IPO speculation.
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