The year 2015 was a bustling year for initial public offerings (IPOs). Several companies across various industries chose to go public to raise capital and expand their operations. In this article, we will take a closer look at some notable companies that had their IPOs in 2015.
1. Fitbit
Fitbit, a prominent player in the wearables industry, known for its fitness trackers and smartwatches, went public on June 18, 2015. The company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “FIT”. It raised approximately $731.5 million through its IPO, making it one of the most significant public offerings of the year.
2. Square Inc.
Square, the financial services and mobile payment company founded by Twitter’s Jack Dorsey, had its IPO on November 19, 2015. The company was listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “SQ” and raised around $243 million. Square has since become a prominent player in the fintech industry.
3. Shopify
Shopify, an e-commerce platform that allows businesses to set up online stores and sell products, had its IPO on May 21, 2015. The company was listed on both the NYSE and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “SHOP”. Shopify raised $131 million in its IPO.
4. Pure Storage
Pure Storage, a data storage company that offers flash-based storage solutions for data centers, went public on October 7, 2015. It was listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “PSTG” and raised around $425 million in its IPO.
5. Box Inc.
Box, a cloud content management and file sharing service for businesses, went public on January 23, 2015. The company was listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “BOX” and raised approximately $175 million.
6. First Data Corporation
First Data, a financial services company that offers payment processing solutions, went public on October 15, 2015. Listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “FDC”, it raised around $2.56 billion, making it one of the largest IPOs of the year.
7. Ferrari N.V.
The iconic luxury car manufacturer Ferrari had its IPO on October 21, 2015. It was listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “RACE” and raised about $893 million.
8. Atlassian Corporation
Atlassian, an Australian enterprise software company known for products like Jira and Trello, went public on December 10, 2015. It was listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “TEAM” and raised approximately $462 million.
Conclusion
2015 was a year of substantial activity in the IPO market, with companies from diverse sectors choosing to go public. While some companies sought public funding to expand and grow, others entered the market with innovations and products that attracted investors. The companies listed above are just a selection of the many that made their debut in 2015, and they have since continued to make an impact in their respective industries.
