... delays or refusals of registration. Determining the value of the company and the terms of raising capital. The value of the company at the pre-IPO stage plays a key role, as it determines the terms of participation for investors. The correct choice of valuation method, for example, comparative analysis with other companies in the industry, allows you to set a fair price that will be attractive to potential investors. Marketing campaign and attracting attention to the company. An important stage of preparation is the active promotion of the company among potential ...

... overstated – as it compares a global business to a local economic metric. Technological boom. Breakthroughs in IT (such as the development of artificial intelligence) fuel investor confidence in accelerated economic growth in the future. Today’s valuations of tech companies are partly justified by the fact that, unlike during the dot-com era, these businesses are already generating substantial profits and cash flows. Collectively, these factors create a foundation for the overvalued market to remain afloat for ...

... up speed: Elon Musk's xAI is in talks to raise $4 billion in new capital (on top of its planned $5 billion in debt), and its valuation has soared to $80 billion. Meanwhile, rival OpenAI is reportedly targeting a round of up to $40 billion, as the scale ... ... deals outside of AI: Geothermal energy startup Fervo Energy has raised $100 million from Breakthrough Energy, proving that AI companies aren't the only ones capable of raising big rounds. Crypto startups are seeing renewed interest, with new products appearing ...

... Record Levels of the Stock Market – the S&P 500 has set multiple new highs in 2024. Investor Optimism – expectations of ongoing economic growth and declining Federal Reserve rates are fueling demand for stocks. Growth in the Technology Sector – companies in the AI, chip, and Big Tech sectors continue to demonstrate strong profitability and attract capital. Liquidity Influx – high levels of market liquidity are contributing to asset growth. However, some experts warn that such high valuations have historically preceded long-term market yield declines and increased volatility. Investor Concerns: A Repeat of the Dot-Com Bubble? The last time CAPE exceeded 44 was during the dot-com bubble in 2000, after which the market plummeted by ...

... showcases impressive results. Revenue and profit growth (hundreds of percent annually) strengthens investor confidence. Record growth rates of financial metrics demonstrate that Pop Mart’s business model generates real income, justifying its high market valuation. Shifting Market Priorities The situation where a toy manufacturer surpasses an energy giant in value underscores a noticeable shift in global priorities. In today’s market, companies that focus on consumer demand and can achieve rapid growth, especially when their products become cultural phenomena, are highly valued. Pop Mart vividly illustrates how an emotionally appealing consumer brand can attract billions in investments ...