Will 2025 finally mark the end of the IPO drought?
1. More than a dozen 2025 IPOs have launched with low market reaction. 2. Nasdaq president forecasts a pickup in IPO activity later in the year. 3. Several companies face challenges in going public amid strong private fundraising. 4. Innovation in private markets grants liquidity, reducing IPO necessity for some. 5. Market shifts may eventually encourage companies to seek public listings.