Reuters: IPOX® Analyst Muehlbauer Discusses Wealthfront's IPO and Fintech Market Selectivity

In Reuters coverage about savings platform Wealthfront and its Nasdaq debut, the article details the company's valuation of $2.63 billion following a $484.6 million capital raise. The piece highlights that while the fintech sector has seen a rebound in issuance post-pandemic, raising over $6.5 billion in 2025, investor sentiment remains discerning, evidenced by Wealthfront's shares opening flat in contrast to other recent listings like Klarna and Chime.

IPOX® Research Analyst Lukas Muehlbauer contributed to the analysis, offering perspective on the variance in aftermarket performance across the fintech landscape.

"While several high-profile deals saw strong first-day returns, the broader aftermarket performance for large fintech deals was mixed," said Lukas Muehlbauer, IPOX research analyst. "This shows that investors are still selective."

Read the full article by Prakhar Srivastava on Reuters: Fintech Wealthfront valued at $2.63 billion in Nasdaq debut