The 2024 global IPO landscape reveals intriguing patterns, with the U.S. leading in proceeds at $32.8 billion from 183 IPOs, despite India having the highest number of IPOs at 432, generating $19.9 billion. This suggests a higher average IPO size in the U.S. compared to India. Notably, Europe (excluding the UK) also shows significant activity with 115 IPOs, raising $18.2 billion. The data highlights a strong presence of Chinese companies in the U.S. market, with 33 out of 101 cross-border listings being Chinese. This cross-border activity underscores the interconnectedness of global markets. Additionally, Chinese IPOs delivered an impressive average return of 123.9% by the end of 2024, indicating robust investor confidence. The chart also shows diverse activity across other regions, with Hong Kong and Japan raising $10.7 billion and $8.9 billion, respectively. Saudi Arabia and South Korea also contribute significantly, with proceeds of $7.3 billion and $2.9 billion. The UK, however, lags with only 10 IPOs, raising $0.9 billion, reflecting potential market challenges. Overall, the data suggests a dynamic and varied global IPO market, with significant regional differences in both the number and size of IPOs.
