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Great roundtable discussion yesterday at Fortune Brainstorm Tech on how investors are coping with the new reality of the IPO markets. With companies still flush with cash from the venture boom of 2021 and 2022 yet struggling to generate the necessary financials for cautious public market investors, I think tech companies will continue to turn to PE firms, who traditionally will pay much lower multiples than venture firms chase. Thanks to Jessica Mathews for expertly guiding the conversation and to Fortune Brainstorm for assembling such an insightful group. #FortuneBrainstorm

Would you take an IPO or $1 billion? Teri McFadden of Norwest Venture Partners has seen a lot in her 20 years of supporting private companies. Hear more on the latest episode of Invested at Work. https://mgstn.ly/3ykED6J #investedatworkpodcast #employeebenefits #sharemorganstanley

IPO or $1 billion? Teri McFadden of Norwest Venture Partners shares her insights. Listen to the latest Invested at Work podcast episode!  #investedatworkpodcast #sharemorganstanley

Hear about how private company liquidity has been impacting IPOs. Our Private Markets Team would like to discuss liquidity solutions with you and your company. #MorganStanleyatWork #PrivateCompanyLiquidity #PrivateMarkets #EmployeeWellness

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Check out a clip from the new episode of Morgan Stanley at Work’s insightful podcast, Invested at Work. #morganstanleyatwork #investedatworkpodcast

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Why companies some companies wont go public right away going public right away According to Tech Crunch and Pitchbook Late Stage Investors have a lot of influence on IPO markets for the following reasons. 1) Strategic timing on liquidation preferences of the investors and founders 2) Market analysis 3) Maturity of the secondary market #ipo #investors #venturecapital #privateequity

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“An IPO is an excellent opportunity for global validation and exposure for your company. Once people know and understand who you are, they can become your customers, partners, and shareholders.”   This is a quote in my book; The Entrepreneur’s IPO: The Insider’s Roadmap to Taking Your Company Public. The quote is from one of the most famous traders on Wall Street- Peter Tuchman. I am grateful that Peter was willing to provide his insights from more than three decades of trading at the NYSE to the book and for his ongoing friendship.   I know the mega IPOs of industry giants often dominate the headlines, but there's a lesser-known avenue that holds tremendous potential for early-stage, pre-revenue companies worldwide.   Contrary to the belief that only unicorns and revenue behemoths can go public, today's markets offer a unique opportunity for micro-cap and small-cap IPOs.   These smaller IPOs may not grab the spotlight, but they represent a paradigm shift in capital markets, catering to companies with a market capitalization between $50 million and $500 million. This category includes emerging players in sectors like healthcare, technology, life sciences, and financial services.   Pursuing a Micro-Cap or Small-Cap IPO is not just an alternative; it's a dynamic strategy for companies looking to shape their destiny in the ever-evolving landscape of global capital markets.   #booktalkthursdays #author #entrepreneur #business #ipo