IPO software and expert support for listings across global markets

DFIN supports issuers, legal advisers and transaction teams throughout the IPO process. Our IPO solutions combine transactional document management, document production, disclosure workflows, regulatory filing support and secure collaboration to help manage prospectuses, registration statements and working group reviews.

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Choose the global leader for IPO services

DFIN combines global capital markets experience, secure technology and specialist execution support to help issuer teams navigate complex IPO processes with confidence.

Over the last eight years in US-based filings, DFIN

Supported

1200+

IPOs

Partnered on

65%

IPOs valued at
$100M+

Serviced

~65

IPOs valued at
$1B+

Supported

Majority of PE and VC-backed IPOs

Choose the level of IPO support that fits your team

No two issuer teams have the same resources, experience or preferred way of working. DFIN offers flexible models that let your team maintain control where it matters and add specialist capacity where it is needed.

DEDICATED IPO DOCUMENT & FILING SUPPORT

Traditional Full Service IPO Solution

End-to-end document production and filing support

For teams seeking a more hands-on approach from DFIN, our capital markets professionals act as an extension of your transaction team. We manage document production, filing coordination and execution support throughout the IPO process, helping keep your transaction on track from drafting through submission.

Dedicated project management with 24/7/365 support
Document preparation, formatting, exhibit management and translations
Coordination of review cycles, regulatory filings and working-group workflows
Proof management and secure distribution of final documents

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STAY IN CONTROL. ADD EXPERT CAPACITY.

ActiveDisclosure IPO Solution with Concierge

Maintain control of your IPO process while accessing specialist support on demand.

DFIN’s Capital Market Concierge is designed for IPO project teams that want to work directly in the ActiveDisclosure software while having experienced support alongside them. Your team retains visibility and control across drafting, review and execution, while DFIN specialists help establish the workspace, support the working group and provide additional capacity as timelines accelerate.

Reduce risk and improve efficiency with cloud-based drafting and review workflows
Work securely with robust version control and expert IPO execution support
Stay focused while DFIN helps manage your filing requirements and critical deadlines

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Shaping the Future of Capital Markets Document Management

Discover how DFIN is shaping the next generation of regulatory disclosure, reporting and deal workflows through AI and emerging technologies.

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IPO JOURNEY

Preparation, planning, and the right IPO software solutions are critical to success.

IPO Timeline

Preparation

Team and process set-up

Drafting and due diligence

Regulatory review, comments and approvals

Launch, pricing and listing

Life as a public company

IPO Timeline

Preparation

Build the IPO work plan, assess readiness, identify resource gaps and align leadership around objectives, governance and timing.

DFIN experts and IPO resources support readiness planning and working-group preparation.

Team and process set-up

Appoint advisers, define responsibilities and establish controlled workspaces for disclosure, financial information and due diligence.

DFIN software and specialists help configure secure workflows for the issuer and its advisers.

Drafting and due diligence

Develop the offering and disclosure documents, coordinate financial information and manage confidential diligence across the working group.

ActiveDisclosure supports collaborative document production; Venue supports controlled sharing of sensitive information.

Regulatory review, comments and approvals

Respond to relevant regulators and exchanges, manage revisions and prepare investor materials while keeping documents aligned.

DFIN supports version control, review cycles, quality checks and market-specific production requirements.

Launch, pricing and listing

Complete final approvals, execute the offering, publish required documents and support the transition to trading.

DFIN specialists support final document production, submission or filing, and distribution.

Life as a public company

Transition into ongoing reporting, governance, disclosure and shareholder communication obligations in the relevant market.

DFIN technology and services support recurring reporting and disclosure workflows after listing.

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Rethinking IPO Execution:
A More Flexible Approach enabled by DFIN ActiveDisclosure

From shifting timelines to increased regulatory scrutiny, IPO teams are under pressure to stay aligned across multiple workstreams. Explore how DFIN’s Capital Markets Concierge supports a more flexible execution model—helping advisers and issuers maintain control through the most critical stages of an IPO.

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DFIN IPO Resources Center

Explore expert insights, practical guides, reports, webinars and checklists designed to help your team prepare, execute and navigate the IPO journey with confidence.

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Explore the latest U.S. IPO & Public Listing Report

Explore current US IPO and public-listing activity, transaction trends and market insights from DFIN.

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CLIENT CASE STUDY

See how DFIN clients brought control and momentum to their IPO process

LIFE SCIENCES

How we helped a pharma company capitalize on IPO market conditions and timing

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HEALTHCARE

How we helped a healthcare company get and stay deal ready to go public and close a secondary offering

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TECHNOLOGY

Execute a successful IPO with management and staff working from secluded locations

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MANUFACTURING

How we helped an electric vehicle company save time and money before and after going public

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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

How we helped a leading enterprise finance management company streamline its IPO process

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IPO software for transaction document drafting and due diligence

IPO document drafting and reporting

Take the complexities out of compliance for financial, legal, and investors teams.

Easy & secure online collaboration
Presentations and documents
Microsoft 365 compatibility
Intelligent iXBRL tagging
SEC filing health checks

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Virtual Data Room for due diligence

Share sensitive information across teams and stakeholders worry-free.

Strong end-to-end encryption
AI-powered Document Translations
Single Sign On & Multi-factor Authentication
Automated multi-file redaction
Real-time reporting & analytics

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Frequently asked questions

Capital Market Concierge is DFIN’s software-enabled service model for IPO or public listing project teams that want to retain control in ActiveDisclosure while working with experienced DFIN specialists. DFIN supports workspace set-up, the working group and execution capacity as the transaction progresses. Learn more >

DFIN combines secure software, capital markets expertise and flexible execution support to help companies navigate a wide range of listing and transaction requirements. Our solutions support U.S. SEC transactions, including F‑1 and F‑4 filings, UK listings, dual listings, cross-border IPOs and other capital markets transactions. The working model can be adapted to the issuer, adviser group, timetable and market-specific requirements of each transaction.

ActiveDisclosure is trusted by over 1,300 companies worldwide, including public companies, pre-IPO and other private companies. This broad adoption reflects its reliability and ability to meet complex, evolving global regulatory reporting needs across the global capital markets.

DFIN's Venue Virtual Data Room is designed for the secure sharing of confidential due diligence materials, while DFIN ActiveDisclosure supports collaborative document production and filing workflows. Together, they provide a controlled environment for managing sensitive transaction information, with configurable permissions, workflow controls, AI-powered document translation and redaction capabilities to support cross-border transactions and multilingual stakeholder reviews.

DFIN's support extends well beyond the IPO. As companies transition to life as a public company, our technology and capital markets expertise help streamline recurring reporting, regulatory disclosure and shareholder communication workflows. ActiveDisclosure supports ongoing SEC, ESEF and UKSEF reporting requirements, helping issuers manage drafting, review, iXBRL tagging, XHTML conversion and filing preparation within a secure, collaborative environment. This enables companies to maintain compliance, improve reporting efficiency and support transparency throughout their public company journey.

Build the right IPO execution model for your team

Discuss your adviser structure, software needs, due diligence requirements and execution timeline with a DFIN capital markets expert. We can help define the right combination of technology and support for your IPO.

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