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Bloomberg Surveillance: Brianne Lynch on EquityZen’s 2026 IPO Outlook

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December 23, 2025

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Bloomberg Surveillance: Brianne Lynch on EquityZen’s 2026 IPO Outlook

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In her latest appearance on Bloomberg, Brianne Lynch, Head of Market Insight at EquityZen, highlights a shift in the IPO landscape. While deregulation gave 2025 crypto listings a boost, 2026 is becoming the year of the "mature unicorn." Heavyweights like Cerebras, Lambda, and Kraken, averaging 12 years of age, are now prioritizing public exits to provide liquidity for long-term stakeholders rather than just raising survival capital.

Building on the momentum of 2025 successes like Klarna and Circle, Lynch notes that the market’s "sweet spot" is now defined by profitability paired with 30%+ growth. As the multi-year IPO drought ends, investors are trading speculation for proven, late-stage leaders that offer both stability and scale.

Watch the full analysis on Bloomberg here.

Learn more about the anticipated 2026 IPO Class with EquityZen's IPO Outlook.

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