2026 Already Near All-Time IPO Raise Record

The last couple of months have been historic for initial public offerings (IPOs), particularly on Nasdaq. In just over six months, 2026 already has nearly matched 2021’s full-year record for capital raised at $141 billion. The second quarter saw operating companies raise $102 billion in IPOs – more than 11 times as much as in the first quarter ($9 billion).