From 2011 till 2021, the median age for a tech company to go public was 11 years old. Five years more than in 1980-1990
Today, companies stay private longer and build capitalization before IPOs
This practice allows venture investors to participate in the most active stage of the company’s growth.
The later listing also opens up opportunities for the secondary market. This market has been developing in recent years, and venture investments have become more liquid.
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