It’s stag season in the IPO markets, but don’t get too close
Buying and flipping shares in primary issues is proving fruitful but companies should prefer less-fickle investors
Buying and flipping shares in primary issues is proving fruitful but companies should prefer less-fickle investors

Recent string of listings offers hope after prolonged slowdown

But more optimistic investors continue to bank on the cavalry arriving if things get really dicey

Platform for trading stakes in private start-ups went public in 2021 through reverse merger with blank cheque company

Surge of investment has raised concerns about whether advisers adequately explain illiquidity risk

Almost a dozen firms preparing UK flotation of a portfolio company in next 12 months

Offering seen as signal of whether large private equity groups can begin exiting largest deals