"MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds is joined by West Riggs, Head of Equity Capital Markets at Truist Securities, to discuss the dynamic landscape of the tech IPO market in 2025. Despite a soft start to the year, tech IPOs are now gaining steam with a robust pipeline of public offerings ahead. Amid continued volatility in the stock market, the discussion highlights the need for companies to be prepared for rapid market shifts and the importance of optimizing pricing strategies.

Riggs shares insights on the trends driving market activity, including a move toward profitability among companies going public, as well as the rise of generative AI. With companies of all sizes increasingly integrating AI into their business models, the episode touches on the burgeoning opportunities for smaller and mid-market players amidst the dominance of the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants. And outside the tech sector, energy-related companies are tapping into equity markets to support the infrastructure demands of AI-driven growth.

Finally, Riggs notes a surge in convertible bond issuance and hints at several high-profile IPOs on the horizon, including tech giants like Stripe and Databricks. This episode underscores the vibrant and rapidly evolving nature of the IPO landscape this year.

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Featured experts:

• West Riggs, Head of Equity Capital Markets at Truist Securities

Credits:

• Host/Author: Mike Reynolds
• Producer/Editor: Sarah James

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