Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Global IPO Activity: US, India Lead in H1 2025
In the first half of 2025, many companies around the world started selling stock to the public for the first time.
A total of 539 companies did this, raising $61.4 billion.
Although fewer companies went public compared to the year before, they raised more money overall.
The US, India, and China were the most active, with each launching over 100 IPOs.
A large portion of the money raised came from companies in Greater China and the US.
Saudi Arabia also had a record number of new stock offerings.
539 companies worldwide launched IPOs in H1 2025, raising $61.4 billion.
The number of IPOs decreased 4% year-on-year, while proceeds increased by 17%.
The US, India, and China each launched over 100 IPOs in H1 2025.
Greater China and the US accounted for over 60% of total funds raised.
Saudi Arabia saw 25 IPOs, a record for the country.
- Who
- Companies worldwide.
- What
- 539 companies launched IPOs, raising $61.4 billion in H1 2025.
- When
- H1 2025.
- Where
- Globally, with the US, India, and China leading.
- Why
- To raise capital through initial public offerings.
- Total IPOs (H1 2025)
- 539
- Total Funds Raised (H1 2025)
- $61.4 billion
- YoY Change in IPOs
- -4%
- YoY Change in Proceeds
- +17%
- US IPOs (H1 2025)
- 109
- India IPOs (H1 2025)
- 108
- China IPOs (H1 2025)
- 104
- Saudi Arabia IPOs (H1 2025)
- 25