IPO Industries and Categories

Communication services companies facilitate communication and offer related content and information through various mediums. Includes telecoms, media & entertainment companies, advertising agencies, broadcasters, and publishers.

Consumer discretionary businesses sell goods and services that consumers buy more of when times are good, and cut back on when pinching pennies. This includes manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of household durable goods, electronics, home appliances and furnishings, leisure products, automobiles, and textiles and apparel. Consumer discretionary services include hotels, restaurants, and other leisure facilities.

• EVs and Autonomous Mobility

  Companies that manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) and develop autonomous driving technologies, including hardware and software solutions for self-driving cars.

• Restuarants

  Companies that operate full-service and limited-service restaurants, cafes, and food service locations.

Consumer staples businesses sell goods that consumers buy regardless of the strength of the economy. The sector includes manufacturers and distributors of food, beverages, and tobacco, and producers of non-durable household goods and personal products. It also includes distributors and retailers of consumer staples products, including food & drug retailers.

The energy sector represents all things oil & gas. Companies involved in exploration and production, drilling, refining, storage, and transportion of consummable fuels, as well as companies providing oil & gas equipment and services.

Financials companies operate within banking, financial services, consumer finance, capital markets and insurance. The sector also includes financial exchanges and mortgage REITs.

• Crypto

  Companies that provide cryptocurrency-related services, including exchanges, wallet providers, mining operations, and blockchain technology firms.

• Fintech

  Companies that leverage technology to provide financial services, including digital payments, lending platforms, and personal finance management tools.

The healthcare sector naturally includes companies that provide healthcare services, manufacture and distribute healthcare equipment & supplies, and healthcare technology. It includes companies that research, develop, produce and market pharmaceuticals, biotechnology products, genetic tests, and medical devices.

• AI Drug Discovery

  Companies that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to accelerate the drug discovery and development process, including identifying potential drug candidates, predicting their efficacy, and optimizing clinical trials.

The industrials sector captures a broad range of companies, from manufacturers and distributors of capital goods, to providers of transportation and business services. These include companies in aerospace & defense, building products, electrical equipment and machinery, and construction & engineering. Also includes commercial & professional services, such as office services, security, employment services, and research & consulting.

• Aerospace & Defense

  Companies that manufacture and service aircraft, spacecraft, defense systems, and related components and equipment for commercial, military, and government customers.

The materials sector features companies that process or produce chemicals, plastics, construction materials, timber, glass, paper, metal, and more. Examples include manufacturers of packaging products, fertilizer and pesticide producers, mining companies (copper, iron, aluminum, gold, etc.), and steel companies.

The real estate sector includes companies engaged in real estate development and operation, as well as companies offering real estate related services and Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

SPACs are investment vehicles formed to acquire companies seeking to become publicly traded. While they can target companies within any industry, they often focus on areas that leverage the experience of their sponsors and management teams, be it a specific industry, geography, or investment thesis.

The technology sector develops and sells software, tech services, semiconductors and related equipment & materials, and technology hardware such as communications equipment, cell phones, computers & peripherals, electronic equipment and related instruments.

• AI

  Companies that develop and deploy artificial intelligence technologies and solutions, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics, across various industries and applications.

• Cloud Software

  Companies that provide software solutions delivered via cloud computing platforms, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offerings.

• Cybersecurity

  Companies that develop and provide products and services to protect computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, including software, hardware, and consulting services.

• Quantum Computing

  Companies that develop and commercialize quantum computing technologies, including hardware, software, and applications for various industries such as cryptography, optimization, and simulation.

• Mobile App Platforms

  Companies that develop and operate platforms for mobile applications, including app stores, development tools, and distribution services for smartphones and tablets.

The utilities sector includes electric, gas, and water utilities. It also includes independent power producers, energy traders, and companies that generate and distribute electricity from renewable sources.

• Modular and Nuclear Energy

  Companies that develop and deploy modular nuclear reactors and related technologies for clean energy generation.

• Renewable Energy

  Companies that generate and distribute electricity from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy.