IPO, private financing and SPAC advisory

We advise companies throughout their growth and financing lifecycle, from private fundraisings, to going public, and beyond.

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How the global IPO market proved its resilience in Q3

Karim Anani 13 Oct 2026
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Our EY teams don’t just help companies execute transactions; we ground every step of the journey in confident decision-making. We bring wisdom, insight, informed perspectives and knowledge gained through experience to your strategic transformation.

We’ll help you evaluate private and public financing opportunities, assess potential risks and rewards, and craft the strategy that best meets your specific goals. Your leadership team gains valuable insight and confidence — and the odds of achieving your company’s growth goals increase dramatically.

We focus on evaluating financing alternatives; assessing and assisting with company readiness; and advising on transaction execution for private capital raises, IPOs, SPAC mergers and direct listings.

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 the key readiness areas necessary for this journey—whether through an IPO, direct listing or SPAC merger—supported by a capital markets strategy that includes defining transaction goals, timing and market windows; evaluating listing alternatives; and execution considerations.

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Our latest thinking

How the global IPO market proved its resilience in Q3

The EY Global IPO Trends Q3 2026 highlights the market’s resilience as sector participation broadens amid ongoing geopolitical and economic challenges.

Karim Anani

What record first-half proceeds signal for the US IPO market

The US IPO market saw record proceeds in the first half of 2026, bolstered by AI-related issuance. Learn more.

Rachel Gerring + 1

IPO readiness for PE portfolio companies in a selective market

In a selective IPO market shaped by volatility, PE sponsors can increase exit optionality by strengthening projections, capital structure and equity story.

Rachel Gerring + 2

How can PE teams guide portfolio companies to be exit-ready, not exit-reactive?

Exit readiness and exit preparation strategies are critical for private equity firms planning exits in the next 12 to 24 months. Learn more.

Konstanze Nardi + 1

SEC top five priorities for 2026

The SEC 2026 agenda will focus on capital formation, disclosure reform, the shareholder proposal process, crypto asset regulation, and enforcement.

Bridget M. Neill + 3

Staging the portfolio company to maximize exit valuations

Are you prepared to tell your value creation story? Make your asset stand out upon exit by adopting a value optimization strategy.

Derek Steinhiser + 1

Nine factors that could drive the IPO market in 2025

Optimism is high for accelerated IPO activity, supported by strong equity valuations, low volatility and anticipated policy changes.

How private companies can navigate shifting capital markets: 4 key tips

Key tips on 2024 funding for private companies: Overcome valuation, structure deals, prep for IPOs.

Rachel Gerring

Optimism in the private capital markets despite prevailing headwinds

In today’s rapidly evolving capital markets, companies should be consistently evaluating factors and trends.

Stephen Lambrix + 1

How private companies can choose the right path on the IPO journey

Assess your IPO readiness and launch a successful deal.

Rachel Gerring

EY US guide to going public

An IPO can be a strategic transformational event in the lifecycle of a company. Use this for an overview of the paths to going public, and key considerations to assess.

 

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