Fenwick corporate partners Ran Ben-Tzur and Jamie Evans co-authored a TechCrunch article explaining the what, why and common misconceptions of direct listings – an alternative way for a private company to “go public,” but without selling its shares directly to the public and without the traditional underwriting assistance of investment bankers.
The article explores the differences between a traditional IPO and a direct listing, tips for determining whether to pursue a direct listing and best practices on how to prepare for one.
Read the article on TechCrunch (subscription required), and also see more insights from Ran and Jamie on fenwick.com.