EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 7 MIN
How Post-IPO Companies Use Direct Listings to Go Public
from Tech IPO Conversations with Fexingo: Public Software Companies and Capital Markets · host Fexingo
In episode 56 of Tech IPO Conversations, Lucas and Luna explore the growing trend of direct listings as an alternative to traditional IPOs. Using the recent SpaceX valuation news as a springboard, they compare direct listings to conventional offerings, discuss why some companies choose this path, and examine how it changes the investor experience. They reference Roblox's 2021 direct listing and its stock's recent 18.9% weekly gain as a case study. The hosts also touch on how direct listings affect pricing, lockups, and insider sales. This episode is essential for founders and investors evaluating going-public strategies in mid-2026. #DirectListing #IPOAlternative #SpaceX #Roblox #RBLX #GoingPublic #CapitalMarkets #TechIPOs #StockMarket #PublicOffering #Business #Finance #Technology #Investing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #StartupFunding #StockListing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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In episode 56 of Tech IPO Conversations, Lucas and Luna explore the growing trend of direct listings as an alternative to traditional IPOs. Using the recent SpaceX valuation news as a springboard, they compare direct listings to conventional offerings, discuss why some companies choose this path, and examine how it changes the investor experience. They reference Roblox's 2021 direct listing and its stock's recent 18.9% weekly gain as a case study. The hosts also touch on how direct listings affect pricing, lockups, and insider sales. This episode is essential for founders and investors evaluating going-public strategies in mid-2026. #DirectListing #IPOAlternative #SpaceX #Roblox #RBLX #GoingPublic #CapitalMarkets #TechIPOs #StockMarket #PublicOffering #Business #Finance #Technology #Investing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #StartupFunding #StockListing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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