After several years marked by macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges, 2025 proved to be a more stable year for the global initial public offering (IPO) market, according to a new report released on Monday by research and consultancy firm EY, formerly known as Ernst & Young.
A total of 1,293 IPO transactions were completed in 2025, raising $171.8 billion globally, the consultancy said in its "EY Global IPO Trends 2025" report.
Compared with 2024, while the number of global transactions remained broadly flat, total proceeds rose by a notable 39%.
"This resurgence signals renewed investor confidence and a shift toward higher-quality offerings," it added.
According to the report, AI-focused companies came to the fore in global markets in 2025, while valuation concerns continued to shape investor
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