#014: Fintech IPOs are Back!
Fintech IPOs are back after a few years of very little activity. The Circle IPO explosion will encourage the next round of IPOs from companies like Klarna, Chime, Gemini IPO, and Kraken.
Craig also launches a new podcast segment called IPO Wish List. This first feature highlights five fintech IPOs we’d love to see go public (but aren’t in a hurry to).
In IPO radar news, Netskope takes the next step toward an IPO by hiring Morgan Stanley to lead the deal. Plus, xAI is conducting a tender bender, a bogus maneuver that benefits employees and VCs but leaves out retail investors.
0:00 Intro
0:29 Circle IPO Explosion
1:00 Circle Retail Access
2:53 Positive Signals
4:38 Fintech IPO are Back
6:04 Chime IPO Date
7:22 Klarna IPO Update
8:09 Gemini Crypto IPO
9:30 Kraken IPO
10:50 Fintech IPO Wish List
12:08 Ripple IPO Potential
13:55 Brad Garlinghouse IPO Comments
15:33 Cross River Bank IPO
17:50 Revolut IPO Potential
20:00 Plain IPO Potential
21:59 Stripe IPO Potential
25:24 Window is Open
26:42 IPO Radar News
27:22 Netskope Hires MS
28:40 Netskope IPO Timing
30:42 Netskope Valuation
31:06 xAI Tender Bender
36:14 Why Tender Offers Suck
37:18 The Elon Factor
38:18 Support the Show
39:11 Outro
This podcast and video are for informational and entertainment purposes only. Mentions are not a recommendation to buy or sell any pre-IPO or public company. Invest in IPOs and private companies at your own risk.
