2019 Will Be the Best Year for IPOs 'in Ages,' EY's Kelley Says

The video discusses the excitement around upcoming IPOs, particularly in the tech sector, highlighting companies like Lyft, Pinterest, and Zoom Video. It covers the diversity and growth potential of these companies, emphasizing their platform-based models and revenue diversification. The impact of market conditions and political factors on the IPO pipeline is also explored, along with the challenges these companies face and their preparedness for market entry.

What is the main concern for investors regarding the upcoming IPOs?

• The companies are too profitable.

• The IPOs are not oversubscribed.

• The companies are not tech-based.

• Investors might not get enough ownership.

Which company is mentioned as having a strong prospectus filed recently?

• Slack

• Zoom Video

• Pinterest

• Lyft

What sets the companies entering the market apart according to the discussion?

• They are all profitable.

• They all have the same business model.

• They are all consumer-facing companies.

• They have diverse business models and growth stories.

What is a common feature among the companies planning to go public?

• They are all consumer-focused.

• They are all in the early stages of development.

• They are platform-based with diverse revenue streams.

• They are all profitable.

How has the political environment affected the IPO pipeline this year?

• It has accelerated the process.

• It has made the process easier.

• It has had no impact.

• It has delayed the process by a few months.

What is the potential risk mentioned for companies like Lyft and Uber?

• They might become too profitable.

• They might not attract any investors.

• They might not go public.

• They might become the next Snap with reduced market cap.

What is the significance of the IPO market 'window'?

• It is a period when companies cannot go public.

• It is a time when companies must be consumer-focused.

• It refers to the time when companies can easily get investors.

• It is a time when companies must be profitable.