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Providing IPO support to companies looking to build on growth opportunities.
How we work with companies seeking private financing
Leading a high-growth private company is an exciting endeavor, but not without its challenges. Careful planning and navigation are required, including when it comes to financing activities. EY professionals work with companies seeking private financing, providing insights and advice on transaction preparation and structure, process and timing, and other real-world considerations.
We help companies gain confidence and clarity in navigating:
- What’s going on in today’s private and public capital markets
- Private capital fundraising options across the capital structure
- The merits and considerations of going public vs. staying private, and how companies evaluate IPO, SPAC merger and direct listing paths in light of their transaction goals
- The benefits of a strategic readiness approach in preparing for potentially transformative transactions
How we help companies confidently navigate paths to going public
Going public involves a transformation of an organization’s people, processes and culture. Our seasoned professionals leverage extensive experience across all the key readiness areas necessary for your journey in going public, either by IPO, direct listing or SPAC merger.
Our latest thinking
How private companies can choose the right path on the IPO journey
Assess your IPO readiness and launch a successful deal.
08 Nov 2023
Jeffrey Grabow
Hope returns to the IPO market as recent deals test investor sentiment
IPO market tests investor confidence. Learn more.
18 Oct 2023
Rachel Gerring
More traditional approaches in the IPO market may become fashionable again when the US-based new issue window reopens
31 Aug 2023
Rachel Gerring
How private companies are navigating today’s turbulent capital markets
After a difficult stretch, there is optimism that capital markets are emerging from their downturn.
23 Aug 2023
Jeffrey Grabow
IPO activity still slow in 1H 2023, but market conditions are improving
The first half of 2023 saw continued slow pace of IPOs. However, market trends signal hope for a turnaround.
25 Jul 2023
Rachel Gerring
What will it take for the IPO market to return?
Q1 2023 brought subdued IPO activity, in line with Q1 2022, but far below comparable periods over the last 10 years. However, optimism remains.
20 Apr 2023
Rachel Gerring
How EY can help
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With decades of experience helping companies go public, our IPO readiness assessment team can help you get ready for the big day — and beyond. Learn how.
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EY Family Enterprise Business Services is designed to help enterprising families grow larger, more valuable businesses that will last for generations. We can help you develop and implement a plan for growth, generational transition and shareholder liquidity.
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EY SPAC service provides independent capital markets perspectives to boards and management on all elements of deal preparation and execution. Find out how.
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We guide you through potential capital-raising strategies and the organizational changes required to execute and sustain a successful IPO.
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Ernst & Young Capital Advisors, LLC’s (EYCA) Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team provides clients with tailored capital markets advice. They help clients develop and implement innovative capital solutions to support acquisitions, growth, recapitalizations, restructurings and refinancings.
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Our 7 Drivers of Growth framework can help your business successfully execute your growth strategy over the long term. Find out how.
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Our IPO Advisory team
Rachel Gerring
EY Americas IPO Leader
IPO readiness and financial accounting advisor. Sounding board for CXOs and entrepreneurs. Transformation guide. Wife and mother of two remarkable daughters.
Nashville, USA
Karim Anani
EY Americas Financial Accounting Advisory Services Transactions Leader; SPAC Co-Leader
Senior executive assisting management teams to successfully execute on different initiatives and a wide variety of transactions.
Los Angeles, USA
Mark Schwartz
IPO and SPAC Advisory Leader
Corporate finance advisor, experienced in IPOs, listings, carveouts and related public and private market equity transactions.
Miami, USA
David Brown
Ernst & Young Capital Advisors, LLC Head of US Equity Capital Markets
Capital markets and corporate finance advisor, specializing in equity and equity-linked transactions and considerations. Product agnostic perspectives. Cubs fan. Bleeds Northwestern purple. Proud dad.
New York, USA
Jackie Kelley
EY US-West IPO Leader
IPO and strategic transaction advisor. Growth-focused leader. C-suite sounding board. Featured source in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and other news outlets.
Irvine, USA
Sabina Zaman
Ernst & Young LLP Wealth and Asset Management Leader for FSO Financial Accounting Advisory Services and Strategic Transaction Leader for IPO/M&A
Experienced auditor, deal advisor and management consultant. Bridges technical accounting and financial reporting advice with an understanding of business operations.
New York, USA
