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Direct listings are having a record year, but performance tells a different story

So far this year, 13 companies have gone public via direct listing, marking the biggest year ever for the IPO alternative. Nearly half have come to market in the past two months. But the year’s direct listings average a dismal -71% return from first trade,...read more

US IPO Weekly Recap: Jersey Mike’s and Reformation underwhelm

Six IPOs and two SPACs priced this week. One IPO and one SPAC submitted filings. Sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s Subs (JMKE) priced at the midpoint to raise $1.0 billion at a $7.3 billion market cap. Backed by Blackstone, Jersey Mike's is a fast-casual...read more

Golf shot tracking platform Game Your Game completes Nasdaq direct listing on Thursday, 7/30

Game Your Game, which develops AI-powered golf shot tracking and performance analytics tools, announced that it completed its direct listing on the Nasdaq on Thursday, 7/30. In March 2026, Streeterville Capital purchased a convertible note with an implied...read more

Golf shot tracking platform Game Your Game files for a direct listing on the Nasdaq

Game Your Game, which develops AI-powered golf shot tracking and performance analytics tools, filed on Friday to register its shares with the SEC and complete a direct listing on the Nasdaq. The shares of common stock listed will be sold by existing...read more

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