Are You IPO Ready?

Resources for Companies on the Path to Going Public

Our team focuses on capital raising solutions for innovators in the technology, energy, finance and life sciences & healthtech sectors. We offer comprehensive guidance to high-growth companies, steering them through every stage of their journey – from IPO to thriving as a public company and beyond.

IPO Market Insights

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The Download: Do I Need to Make Money to Go Public?

Our tech capital market update features an analysis of market cap trends for going public.
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Ready Your Finances for IPO or Acquisition

Explore what has changed in the market since the IPO window closed in 2022.
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Cyber Diligence for IPOs

Learn how companies and investment bankers preparing for an IPO can address security risks.
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Navigating the IPO Registration Statement Process

Dive into the IPO execution process.
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Governance for Small and Mid-Cap Companies

Knowing when to say "yes" and when to say "no."
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Tech Capital Markets Outlook with Evercore

Evercore joined us to discuss the election, AI, regulation and the tech IPO playbook.

IPO Resources

Fundamentals for Late-Stage Private Companies

Be ready for the possibility of an IPO or an M&A exit.

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Preparing for an IPO

Learn how to describe your business for SEC disclosure.

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Dual Track Process

How to manage a joint IPO and sale exit.

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Equity Compensation Considerations

How equity compensation changes after the IPO

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Assembling Your Public Company Board of Directors

Plan early to navigate rules and business considerations.

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Steps to Prevent IPO Delays

Advance planning is a must.

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Tips for a Successful SEC Staff Review of Your IPO

How to navigate lengthy review by the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance.

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Corporate Governance Practices for Public Companies

The guidance around defensive measures may surprise you.

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Selecting an Underwriter for an IPO

The right investment bank is critical to a successful IPO.

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Insider Trading Policies

Consider your insider trading policies before your IPO.

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Client Results

TD Cowen and Stifel Act in Ichor Public Offering

Orrick represented TD Cowen and Stifel in a $125M public offering for Ichor Holdings.

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Serve Robotics Closes $40M Public Offering

Serve Robotics, an autonomous delivery company, closed an underwritten public offering.

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Kineta Announces $3M Registered Direct Offering

Clinical-stage biotech company Kineta announced a registered direct offering.

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Orrick Advises Panther Metals on Fulcrum Metals IPO

We advised Panther Metals plc, as a major shareholder, on Fulcrum Metals plc's AIM IPO.

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Orrick Advises COVA Acquisition on $3.82B SPAC

COVA will combine with ECARX and be publicly listed on Nasdaq as “ECX”.

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Orrick Advises CIIG Capital Partners II on SPAC

The combined company, Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Ltd, will list on the Nasdaq as “ZAPP”.

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Orrick Advises Zamaz on LSE Direct Listing

We advised e-commerce business Zamaz (LSE: ZAMZ) on its direct listing.

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Orrick Advises Supply@ME Capital on Open Offer

We advised fintech Supply@ME Capital on an open offer for ordinary shares and warrants.

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VEF Lists on Nasdaq Stockholm's Main Market

Orrick is advising VEF on its listing on Nasdaq Stockholm’s Main Market.

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Orrick Advises OKYO Pharma on U.S. IPO

Orrick advised biotech company OKYO Pharma on its initial public offering on the Nasdaq.

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Orrick Advises Twist Bioscience on Public Offering

Orrick advises Twist Bioscience on upsized public offering of common stock.

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