How Nasdaq IPO Success Was Blighted by a Swarm of Tiny Offerings
Dec 30, 2025, 9:07 AM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Nasdaq led US IPOs in 2025 with 290 offerings, many small. Regulators investigate Nasdaq's small-cap IPOs for potential fraud. Nasdaq implemented new rules, raising minimum IPO size to $15 million. Tiny deals less than $25 million accounted for 1.5% of IPO capital. Nasdaq's IPO growth may slow due to new restrictions on small listings.
Nasdaq led US IPOs in 2025 with 290 offerings, many small.
Regulators investigate Nasdaq's small-cap IPOs for potential fraud.
Nasdaq implemented new rules, raising minimum IPO size to $15 million.
Tiny deals less than $25 million accounted for 1.5% of IPO capital.
Nasdaq's IPO growth may slow due to new restrictions on small listings.
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