Author: Craig Stephens

Craig Stephens is a former IT professional who left his 19-year consulting career at the IRS to be a full-time finance writer. He started Access IPOs in 2016 to provide a resource for ordinary investors pursuing investment access to IPOs and pre-IPO startups. Craig studied Finance at Michigan State University and lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and three children. Learn more about Craig.

Erebor Stock: The Next Banking Fortress or Folly?

Erebor, Palmer Luckey’s emerging bank, targets startups, crypto, and AI firms shunned by traditional lenders. Backed by top VCs its success hinges on balancing bold bets with regulatory trust.

#027: IPO Week Recap + Netskope and StubHub Up Next

Recorded on Friday the 12th at 12:15pm ET. I hoped to get a later time slot for this recording, but it was all that was available. As a result, I…

Lambda IPO: Computing the Odds of a Public Debut

Lambda, a GPU cloud and hardware provider, is eyeing an IPO as soon as 2026. With backing from top investors and rising valuations, investors are watching closely for pre-IPO opportunities and future stock access.

#026: IPO Week!

It’s IPO Week! Craig breaks down the six IPOs happening the week of September 8th, 2025. Klarna IPO, Gemini IPO, Figure IPO, Black Rock Coffee IPO, Legence IPO, and Via…

WHOOP IPO: Will Investors Break a Sweat for the Stock?

WHOOP is a wearable device company with powerful technology to monitor athletes’ performance. Accredited investors may have an opportunity to own shares in this private company before the IPO. Read on to learn how to buy WHOOP stock. Availability may be limited.

#025: Netskope Preview – Worth an Investment?

Craig previews the Netskope IPO, a cybersecurity SaaS growing at 33%. The Netskope IPO date is expected toward the end of September. In IPO Radar News, we’re watching up to…

xAI IPO: Is xAI Worth $200 Billion? Let the Market Decide

Elon Musk created xAI in 2023 to challenge large-language model (LLM) incumbents such as OpenAI and Anthropic. But will he succeed in creating a new AI company so quickly, and will there ever be an xAI IPO?

VAST Data IPO: Big Storage Meets Massive Potential

VAST Data has grown into a leading player in AI-focused storage and data platforms. With valuations soaring and a new CFO on board, the company is seen as a strong candidate for an IPO in the coming years.

#024: Gemini Preview: Should You Invest? Plus, Will Databricks Ever IPO?

Episode #24: Craig talks about Gemini IPO S-1 highlights, his investing strategy, and some potential Gemini IPO dates. Robinhood* is a confirmed IPO broker in the upcoming deal. Open and…

Carbon Robotics Stock: Weeding Out Hype from Reality

Carbon Robotics is reinventing farming with laser-powered robots that kill weeds without chemicals. Backed by top VCs, it’s a private ag-tech innovator to watch as it scales toward a possible IPO or acquisition.