The Lock-Up Period Explained and Why It Matters

A lock-up period is a contractual restriction that prevents insiders of a publicly traded company—including founders, employees, early investors, and venture capitalists—from selling their shares for a specified timeframe following an initial public offering (IPO) or...

Key Metrics to Analyze in an IPO Prospectus

Financial Performance and Health The cornerstone of any IPO prospectus analysis is a deep dive into the company’s financial statements, typically included in the “Selected Financial Data” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of...

The Starlink IPO: Analyzing the Valuation

The Core Business: A Dual-Revenue Tapestry Starlink’s valuation is not predicated on a single revenue stream but on a dual-pronged business model targeting both the massive consumer market and the lucrative enterprise and government sectors. This diversification is a...