How to find the right IPOs in a booming market

Time spent pre-IPO can pay off

The UK market for Initial Public Offerings (IPO) is currently busier than ever, which is a very positive sign.

IPO markets can be somewhat cyclical, and it is not unusual to see an uptick in listings post-recession. Although Covid-19 wasn't a traditional recessionary period, it was a time of high uncertainty and the  IPO market was very quiet. This year, confidence is improving and business owners are beginning to make decisions around the future of their businesses, as for many companies, the Covid period has been one of strong growth.  In the UK small and mid-cap market, things are even busier, particularly at the £100-300m market-cap range. For those who want to invest in the space, it i...