Going Public: Direct Listing vs IPO vs SPAC

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Bill Clark

Companies Have Options for Going Public, Including Direct Listing, IPO, and SPAC There are three main ways for startups to make a public debut: a Direct Listing, Initial Public Offering (IPO), or a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) IPO. While … Continue reading →

Is the IPO Window Open for 2025?

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Bill Clark

The IPO Window Opened in 2024. Will 2025 Build on That Performance? The highs of the 2021 IPO market have been just a memory for the past couple of years. Initial Public Offering growth decreased in 2022 and 2023[1], while … Continue reading →

What’s the Difference Between an IPO and a Direct Listing?

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Bill Clark

Direct Listing vs. IPO: Two Different Ways to Go Public While IPOs are often eagerly anticipated, it’s not the only way for companies to go public. Slack, for example, went public in 2019 via direct listing. But how does direct … Continue reading →