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Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® VP Kat Liu on Investor Outlook for Insurance IPOs

Ethos Technologies filed for a U.S. IPO after reporting a 55% revenue surge in the first half of 2025, with net income rising to $30.7 million. The insurer joins a wave of peers tapping strong demand for listings. While some, like Accelerant and Slide, trade below offer prices, others have fared better. IPOX^® Vice President Kat Liu noted investors will closely watch outcomes to gauge sustainable performance.

September 26, 2025Kat Liu

Media mentions · Bloomberg

Bloomberg: IPO Revival Lifts First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF

Bloomberg reports a strong revival in the U.S. IPO market, with newly listed companies up 41% in 2025, far outpacing the S&P 500. Large deals have been particularly lucrative, driving investor interest back to IPO-linked products. The First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX), which tracks the IPOX^® 100 U.S. Index, has surged 37% year-to-date. Bloomberg notes fresh inflows and rising optimism for innovation-driven companies entering public markets.

September 25, 2025

Media mentions · Bloomberg

Bloomberg: IPOX^® VP Kat Liu on Rockpoint IPO and Canadian Market Outlook

Bloomberg highlights the potential revival of Canada’s IPO market with Brookfield-backed Rockpoint Gas Storage’s planned Toronto listing. IPOX^® VP Kat Liu, noted that Rockpoint’s performance could pave the way for additional carve-outs: “Based on how well they do with Rockpoint, there are a lot more portfolio companies that can easily go.” Investors are watching closely as confidence builds for renewed Canadian deal activity.

September 24, 2025Kat Liu

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® VP Kat Liu on Neptune Insurance’s IPO Prospects

Neptune Insurance is targeting a $2.76 billion valuation in its upcoming U.S. IPO, Reuters reports. IPOX^® Vice President Kat Liu noted the company’s strong growth story and highlighted climate change as a key driver of future demand: “If Neptune can capture share beyond NFIP and retain policies effectively, the growth opportunity could bolster IPO prospects.” The insurer will list on the NYSE under ticker “NP.”

September 22, 2025Kat Liu

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Research Associate Muehlbauer on Pattern Group’s Nasdaq Debut

Pattern Group’s $2.4 billion Nasdaq debut drew attention as shares slipped 3.6% on opening day, Reuters reported. Commenting on the IPO, IPOX^® Associate Muehlbauer noted that investors remain selective, rewarding strong fundamentals while others face tougher receptions. He added that Pattern’s reliance on Amazon poses risks amid shifting platform rules, with broader trade policy changes creating added challenges for cross-border sellers.

September 19, 2025

Media mentions · Bloomberg

Bloomberg: IPOX^® Analyst Muehlbauer on SMG’s Zurich Debut and Boost for European IPOs

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group surged 8.7% above its offering price in its Zurich debut, signaling renewed strength in Europe’s IPO market. IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer noted the aftermarket lift was “to be expected given there’s a scarcity of large deals in Europe,” adding that strong performance boosts investor confidence.

September 19, 2025

Media mentions · Barron’s

Barron’s: IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster on Navigating IPO Allocations and Timing

IPO activity is surging again, with more than 150 companies going public this year and strong first-day gains fueling renewed investor interest. Yet volatility and high valuations remain challenges. In Barron’s , IPOX^® Founder and CEO Josef Schuster highlighted our disciplined, long-term approach to IPO investing.

September 19, 2025Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Bloomberg

Bloomberg: IPOX^® 100 U.S. Index Outperforms as IPO Market Momentum Builds

Bloomberg’s “IPOs Resurrect” notes a vigorous reopening of the U.S. new-issue window and highlights the IPOX^® 100 U.S. Index’s leadership. The IPOX^®-100 of recently floated shares has “massively outperformed” since April’s post-“Liberation Day” rally, signaling revived risk appetite and encouraging more listings. With AI, crypto and fintech names accelerating, IPO breadth and pricing are improving, even as valuations normalize versus peak private rounds.

September 18, 2025

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Vice President Liu on Netskope’s Strong Nasdaq Debut

Cybersecurity firm Netskope surged 21% in its Nasdaq debut, reaching an $8.8 billion valuation, Reuters reported. The IPO raised more than $900 million, reflecting strong investor demand for cybersecurity solutions amid rising AI-driven threats. IPOX^® Vice President Kat Liu noted the significance of the listing: “Netskope’s debut will be closely watched because cybersecurity remains one of the few technology sectors with clear structural demand, yet recent IPO performances have been mixed.”

September 18, 2025

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