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Massive tech IPO totals mask a continuing freeze for software founders
◆ 65RelevanceOn a story from Crunchbase News1d ago
Don't let the $90 billion figure trick you into thinking the IPO window has fully reopened for software. For AI founders, this means the bar for public readiness remains exceptionally high, requiring a focus on unit economics over pure growth.
Takeaways
- High aggregate IPO volume is skewed and masks software's specific struggles.
- Liquidity remains constrained for most venture-backed software startups.
- Plan for longer private durations and higher bars for public entry.
Read the original at news.crunchbase.com
A Hard Year For Software IPOs
fmode.me/n/a-hard-year-for-software-ipos
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