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IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

Session information

The ugly duckling: unicorns in need - what if you can't IPO and are burning cash?

Tuesday 6 October (1615 - 1730)

Committee(s)

Securities and Capital Markets Committee (Lead)

Description

Unicorns may be attributed high valuations, but if the Initial Public Offering (IPO) market is not available (generally or for a specific unicorn) and cash is needed urgently, what are your options? The panel will disucss potential solutions and pitfalls.

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