An IPO can be a long, demanding and complicated process that will have long term implications for your company. Our IPO solutions and experts help you successfully navigate the intricacies and prepare for life as a public company. Are you ready?
When it comes to capitalizing on key moments throughout the IPO lifecycle—from diligence and preparation to reporting and filing—DFIN leads the way. Our proven track record demonstrates why companies trust us to deliver the speed, risk reduction, and confidence needed for a successful public debut.
Over the last nine years, DFIN
Filed
1200+
IPOs
Partnered on
~70%
S-1 traditional IPOs
valued at $100M+
Serviced
~65
IPOs valued at
$1B+
Supported
Majority of PE and VC-backed IPOs
The IPO journey is complex. That’s why most companies choose our flexible solutions, expert services, and advanced technology to achieve success. Our cloud-based platform for SEC filings and financial reporting gives you the ability to choose the level of control and support that best fits your team.
Considerations for Business Owners and Executives Taking Their Company Public
By combining virtual data rooms and financial reporting software, DFIN gives you the power you need for your IPO process as well as the scalability to tackle what’s up next.
Take the complexities out of compliance for financial, legal, and investors teams.
Share sensitive information across teams and stakeholders worry-free.
IPO Timeline
Preparation
Pre-Filing
Initial submission of S-1
Roadshow
Pricing/Trading
Life Post IPO
IPO Timeline
12 - 18 Months
4 - 6 Months
3 Months
2 Weeks
Trade date
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
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"Geopolitical tensions, AI-scare trade selloffs, and tariff uncertainty drove higher volatility in the first quarter, tempering overall IPO activity. Despite these headwinds, the market showed pockets of resilience, with 22 sizeable IPOs raising $100 million or more and approximately $10 billion in total proceeds. SPAC issuance accelerated in the first quarter, accounting for the majority of IPOs by count. Despite this momentum, DeSPAC activity remained limited, reflecting a mismatch between new issuance and capital deployment that may influence SPAC activity in 2026."
Craig Clay, President of Global Capital Markets, DFIN
Guides, Reports & White Papers
Private Companies in 2026: Scaling Through Technological Innovation
April 07, 2026
Infographics & Checklists
Prepare for the Public Markets with Confidence: The Ultimate IPO Readiness Checklist
April 02, 2026
Guides, Reports & White Papers
DFIN's IPO & Public Listing Report - Q1 2026 Edition
March 31, 2026
Blogs
The Top 5 Things You Should Know About the SEC’s Potential Move to Semiannual Reporting
March 18, 2026
Guides, Reports & White Papers
IPO Readiness Checklist: Are You Prepared to File?
March 17, 2026
Guides, Reports & White Papers
Navigating the IPO Process: A Detailed Timeline for Going Public
March 11, 2026
Infographics & Checklists
Leading Through Innovation: Navigating AI, Risk, and Deal Complexity in 2026
February 25, 2026
Press Releases
DFIN Launches Active Intelligence™, its AI Suite Driving Smarter Compliance
November 18, 2025
Blogs
DFIN at the 2025 Asia Pacific Capital Markets Forum: Why London Remains a Strategic Listing Destination for APAC Issuers
November 09, 2025
Guides, Reports & White Papers
What is Investor Relations And What is Its Significance?
October 21, 2025 | Priya Modi
Case Studies & Fact Sheets
How MBX Biosciences Created Success in Pre-IPO Preparations and Post-IPO Operations
August 11, 2025
Blogs
Deals, Diligence, and Dry Powder: What to Watch in the Second Half of 2025
July 30, 2025
Guides, Reports & White Papers
Navigate Your IPO with Clarity and Confidence
July 16, 2025
