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Restaurants look to serve up fresh IPOs in a stale market

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More consumers are dining out and restaurants are looking to cash in. Last week, the moribund IPO market got a boost from fast-casual Mediterranean chain CAVA Group (CAVA), whose $100 million filing makes it the first sizable restaurant to...read more

Rise in secondary offerings hints at IPO market reopening

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While capital markets are typically quiet in August, secondary activity picked up significantly during the month, hinting at a possible reopening of the IPO window heading into the fall. There were nearly 40 registered follow-on public offerings (FPOs) of $50+...read more

Renaissance Capital’s October IPO Market Update

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In October 2021, 40 IPOs raised $12.3 billion, joined by 53 SPACs that raised $9.1 billion. Healthcare dominated activity, accounting for 17 of the month’s IPOs, with technology close behind at 12 deals. Leading US semiconductor foundry GlobalFoundries...read more

US IPO Weekly Recap: Portillo’s gains 87% in an 11 IPO week

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The fall IPO market kept a brisk pace this past week with 11 IPOs, led by restaurant chain Portillo’s (PTLO). SPACs also stayed active, with 18 blank check IPOs. There was one postponement: winery Winc (WBEV). New filers continue to...read more