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Media mentions · CNBC

CNBC: IPOX^® Founder Josef Schuster Comments on SpaceX IPO Access and Investor Caution

IPOX^® Founder Josef Schuster was featured in CNBC coverage of SpaceX’s upcoming IPO, noting IPOX^® has “always taken a wait-and-see approach to that market.” He called very low float “a big red flag” and warned, “Anything below 7%, you have to be really careful.” Schuster added investors should avoid “jumping in at this point,” preferring to “let it trade and see” as IPO entry points can become more attractive after initial trading.

May 22, 2026Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer Comments on Oura’s Confidential U.S. IPO Filing

IPOX^® Associate Muehlbauer was quoted in Reuters coverage of smart ring maker Oura’s confidential U.S. IPO filing, as renewed momentum returns to the new listings market. Muehlbauer said investor appetite for Oura should be decent given recent health-tech listings and renewed buyer interest in companies with repeat revenue and paths to profit. He also highlighted Oura’s partnerships across health, sport, retail and enterprise channels as growth drivers that could strengthen the brand’s defensibility and public-market appeal as it prepares to list publicly.

May 22, 2026Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer Comments on SpaceX IPO and Broader Listing Trends

IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer was quoted in Reuters coverage of SpaceX’s expected mega IPO and its implications for the broader listings market. Muehlbauer noted that SpaceX’s scale and valuation make it an unusual test case, while investor appetite remains concentrated in companies tied to strong themes such as AI infrastructure, defense, energy, industrials and biotech. He also discussed how issuers may accelerate IPO plans ahead of the anticipated listing.

May 21, 2026Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Reuters/New York Post

Reuters/New York Post: IPOX^® VP Kat Liu Comments on OpenAI’s Accelerated IPO Plans

IPOX^® VP Kat Liu commented on OpenAI’s accelerated IPO plans in Reuters coverage, noting that the resolution of Elon Musk’s legal challenge “removed a major obstacle” and likely gave the company confidence to speed its timeline. Liu also highlighted the significance of OpenAI potentially filing near SpaceX, saying simultaneous filings could prompt portfolio managers to evaluate both companies side by side. Reuters reported that OpenAI is preparing a confidential U.S. IPO filing in the coming weeks amid major AI interest.

May 21, 2026Kat Liu

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Research Associate Lukas Muehlbauer Comments on Blackstone Data Center Vehicle’s Market Debut

IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer commented in Reuters coverage on Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust’s muted market debut after its $1.75 billion IPO. Muehlbauer noted that the timing is crucial because thematic IPO windows can open and close suddenly, adding that strong demand for Cerebras shows the window is currently wide open. He said BXDC could become a template for data center, power or AI infrastructure vehicles, while investors are buying into Blackstone’s execution capability and longstanding sector history.

May 14, 2026Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer Comments on EagleRock Land’s NYSE Debut and IPO Market Momentum

Reuters reported that EagleRock Land’s NYSE debut delivered a 24.3% gain from its $18.50 IPO price, valuing the Permian-focused landowner at about $3 billion after raising $320.1 million. IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer was quoted on renewed IPO momentum, noting that demand is strongest for companies tied to artificial intelligence, power demand, energy security and infrastructure. The article highlights continued investor appetite for energy-related listings and broader confidence in new issuance across public markets after several major offerings this week.

May 14, 2026Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer Comments on WhiteHawk’s U.S. IPO Filing and Energy Listing Trends

Reuters reported that natural gas mineral and royalty business WhiteHawk filed for a U.S. IPO, disclosing a 615% revenue increase in 2025. The article noted renewed investor interest in U.S. energy assets and included commentary from IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer: “Royalty businesses can be attractive within the sector because they offer exposure to commodity prices and drilling activity without the same spending burden as traditional oil and gas producers.”

May 11, 2026Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster Comments on Quantinuum’s U.S. IPO Filing and Quantum Market Demand

IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster commented on Quantinuum’s U.S. IPO filing in Reuters’ coverage of the Honeywell-backed quantum computing company’s move toward a Nasdaq listing under QNT. Reuters said Quantinuum reported higher revenue and a wider net loss while still in early commercial growth. Schuster said, “Pursing an IPO is always the first best choice to raising money,” even for high-risk quantum deals, citing the open U.S. IPO window and strong investor endorsement of quantum-linked companies overall.

May 9, 2026Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster Comments on Applied Aerospace & Defense’s IPO Filing and Market Trends

IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster commented on the strength of the U.S. IPO market in Reuters’ coverage of Applied Aerospace & Defense’s IPO filing. Reuters said the defense hardware provider posted a 24.8% revenue increase in 2025, narrowed its net loss, and plans to list on the NYSE under “AADX.” Schuster said, “The U.S. IPO market is in its best shape I have seen it since the late 1990s,” adding the recovery reflects “strong post-IPO returns” and broad deal reception.

May 9, 2026Josef Schuster

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