Nasdaq's Thomas Expects 'Fairly Busy' Year for IPOs in 2025

The video discusses the resurgence of IPOs, highlighting over 160 IPOs on NASDAQ in the current year, raising over $20 billion. It anticipates a busy 2025 with significant activity from private equity sponsors and biotech companies. The discussion also covers the trend of small companies staying private longer and the impact of exchange transfers, with NASDAQ attracting many companies from the NYSE. The NASDAQ 100 index is a major draw for companies seeking inclusion, offering significant passive investment opportunities.

What are the implications of the trend of companies staying private longer?

What changes in SEC rules have impacted company listings between exchanges?

How does being included in the NASDAQ 100 index benefit companies?