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IPO Timeline: How Long Does an IPO Take?

Complete IPO timeline breakdown. Understand each phase, duration (6-12 months), and how to accelerate.

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By IPOReady Team
Updated 6/4/2024

Phase 1: Preparation

2-3 months of team assembly, advisor selection, and readiness assessment...

Phase 2: Documentation

2-3 months of prospectus drafting, financial statement preparation, and audit...

Phase 3: Filing & Review

2-4 months of securities commission review and comment responses...

Phase 4: Marketing & Pricing

1-2 weeks of investor presentations, pricing, and allocation...

Accelerating the Timeline

Strategies to compress timeline and factors that cause delays...

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