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CNBC: Pent up demand fueling IPOs for companies like Klarna, says EquityZen’s Brianne Lynch

EquityZen
September 11, 2025
2 min read
Brianne Lynch on CNBC

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    After a long pause, the IPO market is roaring back to life. A backlog of companies, held back by market uncertainty and high interest rates, is finally ready to go public. This is great news for investors, who now have more opportunities to diversify their portfolios with well-established companies. It also signals renewed confidence in the broader economy and a favorable environment for growth and innovation.

    As Brianne Lynch, EquityZen's Head of Market Insight, noted on CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime,' a key factor is the surge in interest from retail investors. 

    “What we are seeing in both the public and the private markets is that retail investors are more interested in innovative tech companies than ever before and that is really changing the market.”
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    Brianne Lynch

    EquityZen Head of Market Insight

    You can watch her full interview on the rising IPO market here

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    There are inherent risks in pre-IPO investments, including the risk of loss of the entire investment, illiquidity, and fluctuations in value and returns.

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