The IPOX^® Update archive

Apr2026

10 April 2026

The IPOX^® Update 4/10/2026

The U.S. market braces for potential mega-listings from SpaceX and OpenAI, though IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster cautions that even massive debuts face a strict buyer's market. Meanwhile, the defense "supercycle" fuels momentum for aerospace firms like AEVEX and HawkEye 360. In Europe, TK Elevator explores a €25 billion float alongside Terra Quantum's $3.25 billion SPAC deal. In Asia, Seven & i Holdings has delayed its highly anticipated 7-Eleven spin-off to 2027 amid market uncertainty.

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Mar2026

27 March 2026

The IPOX^® Update 3/27/2026

U.S. markets prepare for mega-cap listings, led by SpaceX’s ambitious $75 billion target and Anthropic’s potential $60 billion debut. SK Hynix and Grifols are also eyeing massive U.S. listings, while AI and energy demands propel X-Energy and HMH Holding. As IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster notes, defense and energy IPOs remain exceptionally well-received, highlighted by AEVEX's filing. Globally, Middle Eastern listings face geopolitical delays, while European and Asian markets see renewed activity from Gategroup and Xaircraft.

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Mar2026

21 March 2026

The IPOX^® Update 3/21/2026

In the U.S., crypto exchange Kraken has frozen its multibillion-dollar IPO amid challenging market conditions, while Samsonite shareholders approved a strategic dual listing. South America sees Brazilian sanitation firm Aegea targeting a massive $7.8 billion valuation. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific activity remains robust, highlighted by ByteDance-backed Dongchedi's planned $1.5 billion Hong Kong debut and a groundbreaking new partnership between Nasdaq and SGX to establish a unified Global Listing Board.

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Mar2026

14 March 2026

The IPOX^® Update 3/14/2026

SpaceX, the rocket manufacturer founded by Elon Musk, is considering a megacap Nasdaq IPO that could value the company at a staggering $1.75 trillion. A listing could occur by June 2026 if the firm secures early inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index. Meanwhile, Japanese digital payment giant PayPay, backed by SoftBank, successfully debuted on the Nasdaq with a $12.1 billion valuation. IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster noted the company’s unique opportunity to fill a market void despite structural concerns.

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Mar2026

7 March 2026

The IPOX^® Update 3/7/2026

The global IPO market is currently heating up with several blockbuster listings in the pipeline. SpaceX is preparing for a record-breaking $50 billion public offering, recently adding Citigroup to its underwriter lineup. In the consumer sector, Roark Capital is weighing a $2 billion IPO for Inspire Brands, the owner of Dunkin'. Meanwhile, Europe anticipates a major boost to the London Stock Exchange as Oaktree Capital Management selects banks for a £2.5 billion listing of wealth management provider Utmost Group Plc.

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Feb2026

28 February 2026

The IPOX^® Update 2/28/2026

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. initial public offering as early as March, aiming for a record-breaking June listing. This highly anticipated share sale could raise up to $50 billion and command a staggering valuation exceeding $1.75 trillion, bolstered by its recent acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup xAI. SpaceX has already aligned major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley, to lead this historic, market-defining public market debut.

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Feb2026

21 February 2026

The IPOX^® Update 2/21/2026

The U.S. IPO market faces headwinds as Clear Street and Liftoff Mobile withdraw their listings. IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer and IPOX^® VP Kat Liu noted that AI-driven volatility and crypto declines forced these moves to avoid "failed" IPO stigmas. Meanwhile, Bain Capital explores a $3 billion IPO for Dessert Holdings. In Europe, Thyssenkrupp plans a $13.5 billion materials spin-off, while UI Boustead REIT preps a $788 million Singapore float.

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Feb2026

13 February 2026

The IPOX^® Update 2/13/2026

Goldman Sachs predicts a historic $160 billion U.S. IPO boom in 2026, though market volatility is currently testing recent listings. ARKO Petroleum debuted softly at an $808 million valuation, with IPOX^® VP Kat Liu noting investors are "approaching deals with caution." Consequently, Clear Street and Agibank recently downsized or postponed their offerings. Globally, mega-deals continue to advance as DayOne targets a $20 billion U.S. listing and PayPay files for $1.5 billion. Meanwhile, IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer warns of volatility risks amid Saudi Arabia’s retail IPO push.

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Feb2026

7 February 2026

The IPOX^® Update 2/7/2026

Nvidia eyes a stake in OpenAI ahead of IPO. IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer highlights the strength of defense listings following York Space Systems’ $4.75 billion debut, though software volatility forces Liftoff Mobile and Visma to delay. Globally, Syngenta targets a $10 billion Hong Kong deal. Meanwhile, IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster warns on celebrity IPOs, and IPOX^® VP Kat Liu analyzes tariff risks for Bob’s Discount Furniture.

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