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Initial Public Offering (IPO)

An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the process by which a privately-held company raises capital by issuing and selling shares of stock to the public for the first time.

IPOs are typically used by companies to raise capital for expansion, acquisitions, or other purposes. The proceeds from the sale of the stock are used to fund the company's growth and development. Examples of UK companies that have gone public through an IPO include:

  • Royal Mail
  • Just Eat
  • Aston Martin
  • Deliveroo
  • Funding Circle
  • The Hut Group

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