Crunchbase: IPO Comeback Has a Catch — Going-Public Threshold Rising, Mid-Size Exits Blocked
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While IPO activity has resumed, Crunchbase analysis reveals the threshold for going public has risen substantially, leaving many mid-sized firms and their shareholders without viable exit opportunities. The trend particularly impacts AI startups in the $500M-$2B valuation range that are too large for acquisition but too small for the new IPO bar, creating a liquidity squeeze across the venture ecosystem.