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StubHub founder's 100-to-1 super-voting rights signal the return of dual class shares in the IPO market

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Twenty years ago, StubHub’s co-founder and CEO Eric Baker was ousted from his company, a fate he made sure to prevent this time around. Last week, StubHub (STUB) completed its long-anticipated public listing, and thanks to super-voting dual class...read more

Updated: Renaissance Capital's 2Q 2025 US IPO Market Review

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IPO Market Gains Traction in the 2Q Despite Tariff Turmoil Despite an early surge in volatility from shifting US tariff policies and recession concerns, the IPO market ended the quarter with more momentum than it started. A total of 44 IPOs raised a combined...read more

Renaissance Capital's May IPO Market Update

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Eleven IPOs raised a combined $1.9 billion in May, joined by one direct listing. Activity was below the 10-year historical average (15 IPOs, $4.5B), though the month ended with more momentum than it started thanks to easing volatility and rising returns. There...read more

Top takeaways from the 10 best and worst-performing IPOs of the past two years

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New listing activity has been muted in recent years, but sizable issuers have steadily returned to the IPO market, with generally positive results. As is common in the IPO market, some deals have delivered triple-digit gains, while others have fallen well below ...read more