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A Hard Year For Software IPOs

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Crunchbase News - Funding Ma Title: A Hard Year For Software IPOs Date: 2026-09-16 11:00 Source: https://news.crunchbase.com/public/energy-ai-defense-saas-ipos-2026/ <p>If you’re looking to measure tech IPO market strength by the amount of money companies have raised, 2026 is certainly up there.</p> <p>U.S…
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  • Investment returns in tech IPOs are more concentrated than ever, with a winner-take-almost-all tilt in IPO proceeds more pronounced than in the past

    60% confidence

  • The paucity of enterprise software IPOs this year is not entirely surprising given the impact of AI on the sector, as VCs pour capital into newer AI-first platforms and existing SaaS unicorns rush to incorporate AI

    60% confidence

  • U.S. venture-backed technology companies have secured nearly $90 billion in domestic public offerings this year, the second-highest annual tally on record, with a few months still to go

    60% confidence

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