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🎯 “do deals that the firm will sign off on” is by far the biggest problem of the industrialized vc ecosystem of today. this current system has started to essentially drive *only* deals that are likely to be approved by the ic …and is unlikely to create outcomes that vc is meant for. we have observed this closely over 5 years and 100+ follow-on on rounds that we’ve been closely associated with. to each their own… …but in a shallow vc ecosystem like India this means only a certain type of businesses will raise capital — hardware companies struggle (inito, cradlewise), deep tech companies struggle (eeki, praan, mowito), fresh ideas struggle even when there are worse versions of theirs who have raised tons and proved that they don’t work (marketplaces vs full stack models) and of course the elephant in the room - the non-pedigree founders struggle!! good news is … things are starting to change slowly but surely. those names above … most raised top tier global capital and are crushing it.

Why Going Public Could Be the Best Decision for Indian Startups NTPLWORLD 🌎 . . As Indian startups continue to innovate and grow, one strategic decision that can significantly impact their trajectory is going public. For NTPL World, an IT solutions leader, this move could offer transformative benefits: . . Access to Capital: Going public provides NTPL World with substantial funding to drive expansion, enhance technology, and accelerate growth initiatives. This influx of capital can be a game-changer for scaling operations and entering new markets. . . Increased Visibility and Credibility: An IPO elevates NTPL World's profile, enhancing its visibility in the global market. This increased exposure can attract new customers, strategic partners, and top talent. . . Liquidity for Shareholders: Listing on a stock exchange allows existing shareholders, including founders and early investors, to realize returns on their investments, providing liquidity and flexibility. . . Attracting Top Talent: Public companies often offer stock options as part of their compensation packages, making NTPL World more attractive to highly skilled professionals. . . Strategic Growth Opportunities: Going public enables NTPL World to leverage its stock as a currency for mergers and acquisitions, positioning the company for strategic growth and competitive advantage. . . Market Validation: An IPO serves as a strong endorsement of NTPL World’s business model and growth potential, building trust and confidence among clients and stakeholders. . . Enhanced Transparency: Regulatory requirements for public companies enhance corporate governance and internal controls, fostering trust and accountability. . . For NTPL World, going public isn’t just about raising capital—it’s about unlocking new opportunities for growth, innovation, and market leadership. As we navigate this exciting journey, we’re poised to redefine the future of IT solutions. Visit: https://ntpl.world/ Email Id : businesshead@ntpl.world Call: 093159 74841 Follow Us : NTPLWorld IT Company . #GoingPublic #IPO #NTPLWorld #StartupGrowth #Innovation #BusinessStrategy #CapitalMarkets #TechSolutions #IndianStartups

5 Benefits of a U.S. IPO for Japanese Startups | A Must-Read for Growth-Oriented Leaders! A growing number of Japanese startups are considering entering the U.S. for capital and customers, driven by multiple factors, including a shrinking domestic market, the appeal of the world’s largest capital market, and a new generation of globally minded founders.  An IPO is a huge undertaking, especially on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ, which involves additional considerations due to the foreign jurisdiction. The following is a summary of five key reasons to pursue a U.S. IPO. We will address the challenges in a subsequent post. 1.   Access to the World’s Largest and Most Diversified Capital Pool: The U.S. market offers Japanese companies access to the world's largest capital pool and a diverse investor base, including institutions, hedge funds and sophisticated retail investors with varied risk appetites. In contrast, Japan’s market is more influenced by conservative retail investors with a low risk appetite.  2.   Higher Valuation Potential: Institutional investors dominate the U.S. IPO market and are better equipped to evaluate innovative technologies and business models. They are also more willing to pay a premium for growth potential, particularly in tech, leading to potentially higher valuations. In contrast, relative to the U.S. market, Japan’s market tends to favor more conservative investments. 3.   Enhanced Global Visibility and Credibility: Listing in the U.S. enhances a company's global profile and brand reputation, making it more attractive to international customers, partners, talent, and investors. In contrast, a Japanese IPO tends to have a more regional impact, 4.   Improved Talent Recruitment: A U.S. listing helps Japanese companies attract and retain top global talent, especially in tech, biotech, and finance, where employees value the prestige and equity potential of being part of a publicly traded company on a major U.S. stock exchange. 5.   Stronger Brand Reputation: A U.S. IPO can elevate a Japanese company's reputation as an innovative leader, particularly in sectors like technology and biotech, and facilitate strategic growth and market expansion in the Americas and Europe. #Nasdaq上場 #NYSE上場 #米国上場 #IPO #資金調達 #スタートアップ

London's tech IPO landscape faces challenges despite its allure for UK startups. Recent data shows a preference for London listings, yet doubts persist about market suitability. Government initiatives aim to bolster IPOs, but regulatory reforms and investor confidence are key for London's tech hub status 🚀 Read our insight: https://lnkd.in/dxmPCHHQ #LondonTech #IPOs

It's been very, very quiet on the IPO front in European tech the past two years... The value of IPOs at VC-backed tech companies in the region fell from a high of $94bn in 2021 to just $11bn in 2022, according to Atomico’s State of European Tech report. Putting aside chip giant Arm’s outlying $55bn Nasdaq listing last September, 2023 saw just $15bn worth of IPOs. But we're beginning to hear IPO chatter among Europe’s tech elite again — and while a number of listing candidates tell Sifted that the market still isn’t right, many say they’re beginning to get their ducks in a row. So which European scaleups may have a public listing in their sights? I looked into Dealroom data, cross-referenced with public statements of intent and reached out for comments to pull together a shortlist. The list is a pretty broad church, and includes names across climate tech and fintech to HR tech and transport. Think we've missed anyone out? Get in touch (kai@sifted.eu) and let me know. https://lnkd.in/eZjaQsYb

Tech companies clearly seeing a comeback on the public markets as well as renewed PE funding / interest over the last 3-4 months. Are we in for a 2021 repeat? surely seems so. Fundamentals this time seem more robust than 2021 FOMO craze. Hope this translates into public investments also growing multi fold. #IPO #tech #investments #privateequity

😯 📉💸 Nikkei Asia [excerpt]: During the first six months of the year, the total value of mainland #China's #IPOs has plummeted 84% on the year to 32.5 billion yuan ($4.48 billion), while only 44 companies went public, down 75%. "The listing pace in the second quarter is much slower," Dick Kay, offering service leader of #Deloitte's capital market services group, told reporters on Friday. "Basically, you saw no deals in March and April." Despite the dismal showing so far, he kept his full-year forecast for China IPOs at 139 billion yuan to 166 billion yuan, as it was already halved three months earlier. Kay is "counting on" the implementation of more policy stimulus, but he also said he is "leaning towards" the lower end of the projection. Deloitte has also cut its outlook for #HongKong IPOs for the year to a range of 60 billion to 80 billion Hong Kong dollars ($7.7 billion to $10.3 billion), down from HK$100 billion in the previous quarter. "The most important thing to attract new companies is market valuation," said Edward Au, southern region managing partner at Deloitte China. The price-to-earnings ratio of Hong Kong main board stocks was 12 during the second quarter, down from 19 for the same period of 2021. Hong Kong, which used to be the top IPO destination for Chinese companies, has been in a slump since 2021. The city ranks ninth among global IPO markets in terms of total funds raised during the first half of this year, with a year-on-year decline of 27% to HK$13.1 billion, according to Deloitte's data. This poses an unprecedented challenge for the #venturecapital and #privateequity sector. "This is probably the worst exit market that we've seen for the last 20-plus years," said Ian Goh, managing partner for China at venture capital firm 01VC, at an industry forum in May. While Hong Kong's market has been drying up for a while, the shift on the mainland came after China's #securities watchdog introduced stricter regulations in mid-March to shore up market confidence. This has contributed to a significant decline in IPO applications, with only two companies applying in the past six months, compared with 334 last year. "The strict standards have made companies hesitant to file their applications," said Ringo Choi, Asia-Pacific IPO leader at EY. Goh at 01VC also said it is the "hardest and the worst" time to raise funds in China. In 2023, the total amount of venture #investment in the country plunged by 66% to $14.1 billion. The downtrend has continued this year, with a 30% year-on-year decline as of May, Dealogic data shows. Capital associated with foreign investors dropped 60% on the year to just $3.7 billion in 2023, nearly 90% off the recent peak in 2021. In March 2022, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates, strengthening the dollar and triggering a fall-off in dollar-denominated investment in China. #news #business

Is an IPO rebound for VC-backed startups ahead? This week, the annual inflation rate was the lowest since early 2021. Next month, the Fed is expected to slash rates for the first time in 4.5 years. All much-needed boosts for U.S. startups eyeing the public markets. But there’s another tailwind, if recent history is any indication. Crunchbase research found there are more IPOs the year after a presidential election, at least after the past four (2020, 2016, 2012, 2008). It won’t be hard to top 2024’s infrequent IPOs, but encouraging signs are aplenty for 2025. #IPO #PublicMarkets #VentureCapital #Startups

Weak capital markets are, in the end, a major European problem. It is not only about IPOs in Europe, we need more liquidity. More private investors, including pension funds and family offices, investing in European stock exchanges. EU can facilitate and remove obstacles. But money should be private. IPOs will follow. Startups will exit in Europe. More startups will be created. Europe will flourish. https://lnkd.in/g-dPk4q2