IPOs aren’t just for unicorns; small-cap IPOs can be your way of raising capital without VC. This week I talked to Peter Goldstein, founder of Exchange Listing, about IPO’ing in 2025. We spoke last season (you can watch that here)- what has changed since? How have IPOs performed and what do founders need to know to get IPO-ready?
What you can expect:
- 00:00 – The 2025 IPO market
- 04:40 – Why IPO timing is critical: the best time to IPO
- 10:05 – IPO readiness checklist for founders
- 12:50 – What happens after IPO: risks and surprises
- 16:15 – IPO performance in 2024 vs 2025
- 19:30 – Market cap requirements for IPO explained
- 22:10 – How equity in IPO impacts control and growth
- 25:20 – Benefits of going public beyond capital
- 28:05 – Public company credibility and strategic advantages
- 31:15 – The rise of the secondary market and investor access
- 34:30 – Private stock trading trends and access to liquidity
- 37:20 – When should you go public?
- 40:10 – Employee stock incentive strategies in public companies
ABOUT PETER GOLDSTEIN
Peter Goldstein is a leading expert in the IPO market, founder of Exchange Listing LLC, and author of The Entrepreneur’s IPO. With decades of experience guiding small and micro-cap companies through public offerings, Peter is known for helping founders navigate the complexities of going public. His deep understanding of IPO readiness, valuation, and investor strategy makes him one of the most trusted voices in the space.
You can reach out to Peter via his LinkedIn.