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IPO

NOUN
initial public offering
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The company cited failing to meet ESG expectations as a key risk factor in its IPO paperwork.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

In information published by Shein in July after a Hong Kong listing hearing— seen as a crucial stepping stone toward an IPO — the company addressed the so-called de minimis exemption.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

After struggling as a public company, Blue Apron was purchased by food-delivery startup Wonder in 2023 for around $103 million, far below its IPO value of $1.9 billion in 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Unitree's IPO is a "primary school graduation ceremony" moment for China's humanoid robotics industry, said Tianyu Zang, partner at Beijing-based venture capital firm Jinqiu Capital, which took part in Unitree's funding round last year.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

It is estimated that a person who invested $5,000 in Netflix at its 2002 IPO would have about $30,000 by January 2010, about $200,000 by January 2015, and about $1.4 million by January 2020.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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