Why IPO in London?
Companies are choosing to IPO in London for access to a more supportive growth platform, a truly global investor network, and the chance to form a long-term partnership.
54%
Tech and consumer internet companies have accounted for 54% of IPO proceeds raised in London in the first half of 2021.
43%
Founders can tap into a diverse pool of investors - international investors own 43% of London listed tech and consumer internet companies.
£27bn
£27bn+ of equity raised in London in H1 2021, making London the most active exchange outside of US and Greater China.
Right touch environment to nurture business
The UK market offers a supportive ecosystem and is less costly and litigious than other markets, enabling management teams to focus on running and growing their business.
Open to companies of all sizes from around the world
The most international exchange in the world - attracting international investors and issuers. 38% of our issuers are headquartered outside of London.
The listing destination for British tech and consumer internet companies
The UK has produced more unicorns than any other country outside of the US and Greater China. Growing businesses can achieve unmatched relevance.
Momentum in London
With a rapidly maturing tech sector, unprecedented public market investor support for tech capital raising, and a fast growing pipeline of tech IPOs, London is now a global destination for tech & consumer internet companies. Get the full story in our 2021 Tech & Consumer Internet Prospectus.
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Case studies
Darktrace: Global leader in Cyber AI Delivers IPO
Using machine learning and AI to protect clients from sophisticated cyberattacks, the next-generation intelligence of Darktrace’s homegrown software proved to be irresistible for global tech investors.
Going direct: a Wise decision
Global technology company, Wise, became London’s first direct listing of a technology company - accelerating its mission to save customers from spending £149bn on currency exchange fees every year.
Trustpilot: Denmark’s tech unicorn puts its trust in London
The online review platform and Danish tech unicorn put its trust in London’s Main Market - with its high standards of regulation and corporate government. The reward? A £1.1bn market capitalisation.
Going direct: a Wise decision
Host: Brent Hoberman, Co-Founder and Executive Chairperson, Founders Forum @brenthoberman
Guest:
Taavet Hinrikus, Co-founder and Chairperson, Wise @taavet
Taavet Hinrikus started his tech career as one of the first employees of Skype and went on to successfully create scale and list Wise (formerly Transferwise) with his friend and co-founder, Kristo Käärmann. Wise took global capital markets by storm in July 2021, as the largest ever listing of a Tech company in London. In this episode, CEO & Chairperson of Founders’ Forum, Brent Hoberman, sits down to discuss the direct listing journey with Taavet.
They dive into the listing process, how the team prepared for the transaction and who the leadership team turned to for advice and guidance to make key decisions.
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Stand out with a London IPO
Starting to explore your tech IPO options? Get in touch with a member of the LSEG team today to learn why a London partnership ensures a more supportive listing experience than any other international exchange – and how we can help you to build a smarter, more sustainable growth strategy.
Email neil.shah@lseg.com
Neil Shah
Tech Sector Specialist
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