... preparing a company for an IPO, the main advantages and risks for investors, methods for analyzing promising IPOs, and practical advice for those just beginning to explore this instrument. The History of IPOs The earliest prototypes of modern IPOs appeared ... ... issuances. Following the dot-com crash, demand for IPOs fell; however, with the advancement of new technologies and the emergence of startups, interest in primary placements resumed. Today, IPOs are practiced in many countries around the world — from developed ...