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Media mentions · Bloomberg

Bloomberg: IPOX^® Founder Josef Schuster on Netskope IPO Amid AI-Driven Cybersecurity Demand

Netskope Inc.’s IPO is seeing strong demand as investors bet on rising cybersecurity spending fueled by AI-driven threats, reports Bloomberg. Despite ongoing losses, the firm’s rapid revenue growth and AI-powered platform have drawn attention. Commenting on the deal, IPOX^® Founder Josef Schuster noted: “It will be received OK. It’s a deal that really underscores how much more mature the IPO market has become recently.”

September 18, 2025Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^®’s Kat Liu Comments on StubHub’s Volatile NYSE Debut

StubHub’s NYSE debut saw early gains erased, with shares closing 6.4% below their IPO price at $22, valuing the company at $8.09 billion. The listing underscores renewed IPO activity but cautious investor sentiment toward ticketing platforms. Commenting on the debut, IPOX^® Vice President Kat Liu noted: “With revenue growth still slow and the industry under scrutiny for fees and fairness, investor appetite looks more measured than exuberant.”

September 17, 2025Kat Liu

Media mentions · Nikkei

Nikkei: IPOX^® Founder Josef Schuster talks about the “Golden Age of IPOs” in the US

The U.S. IPO market is showing its strongest momentum in four years, with funds raised from January to September 2025 up 35% year-on-year to $43.3 billion. High-profile listings, including Gemini Space Station and Klarna, highlight investor appetite. IPOX^® founder Josef Schuster noted, “A golden age of IPOs has arrived in the US.”

September 15, 2025Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® VP Kat Liu on Via’s $3.5 Billion NYSE Debut

Transit tech company Via Transportation (NYSE: VIA) went public on the New York Stock Exchange at a $3.5 billion valuation, though shares fell 4.4% on debut. The IPO raised $493 million, with shares priced above the marketed range. Commenting to Reuters, IPOX^® Vice President Kat Liu highlighted risks in Via’s model, citing “lower margins, slower scaling across jurisdictions, and dependence on local relationships and regulatory compliance.”

September 12, 2025Kat Liu

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® VP Kat Liu highlights Klarna’s brand power in $1.37B U.S. IPO

Klarna’s $1.37 billion U.S. IPO marks one of 2025’s most closely watched fintech listings, valuing the company at $15.1 billion. In Reuters coverage, IPOX^® VP Kat Liu highlighted Klarna’s strong brand presence, noting that recognition is “as critical as the business model” in the competitive fintech space. The debut underscores renewed investor appetite for high-growth IPOs despite ongoing profitability challenges across the sector.

September 10, 2025Kat Liu

Media mentions · Morningstar

Morningstar: IPOX^®-Linked ETF "FPX" Among Top Holders of GE Vernova Stock

Morningstar highlighted the First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX), linked to the IPOX^® 100 U.S. Index, as the largest fund holder of GE Vernova stock. With a 10.5% allocation, GE Vernova has been the single biggest contributor to FPX’s strong 2025 performance. The $1 billion ETF, which tracks 100 of the largest recent IPOs, is up 26.3% year-to-date, ranking in the top 3% of its peer group.

September 5, 2025

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster Expects Strong U.S. IPO Momentum Through 2026

U.S. IPOs gained momentum as firms including Klarna, Gemini, and Figure launched offerings after Labor Day. IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster told Reuters: “The strong sentiment for U.S. IPOs overall will continue for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, in particular for growth-focused deals in technology and linked to the U.S. consumer.”

September 2, 2025Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster on Active IPO Pipeline for Blockchain and Crypto Firms

Blockchain lender Figure Technologies is seeking a valuation of up to $4.13 billion in its Nasdaq IPO, aiming to raise $526 million. Commenting on the broader crypto IPO pipeline, IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster said: “With the current administration strongly supportive of the space, the pipeline is likely to remain active.”

September 2, 2025Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Bloomberg

Bloomberg: IPOX^® Founder Josef Schuster on Canada’s IPO Market Outlook

Bloomberg highlights Canada’s only IPO of 2025, GO Residential REIT, which has fallen 15% since its debut despite being oversubscribed. IPOX^® Founder and CEO Josef Schuster noted that while Canadian IPOs may lack the immediate “pop” often seen in the US, they can deliver stronger gains over the medium to long term, citing past examples like MDA Space and Definity Financial that rallied well after slow starts.

August 26, 2025Josef Schuster

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