Why Has the Pace of IPO Activity in Tech Slowed?

The video discusses the challenges companies face when planning IPOs in the current market, where private valuations often exceed public ones. It highlights the trend of companies delaying IPOs due to easier access to private funding, comparing it to the IPO boom of the late 1990s. The video also explores the strategic considerations for companies regarding IPO timing and valuation, using examples like Facebook and Alibaba to illustrate different approaches.

What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of being a public company versus a private company?

Discuss the implications of a company having a large first-day stock price increase after an IPO.