The increase in delays reflects cooling demand and valuation concerns on Wall Street, according to market data. This trend is highlighted by Oura's decision last week to postpone its $2B listing as part of a growing wave of cancellations throughout the year.
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IPO Postponements Hit 7 in Q3 After Steady Quarterly Rise
Startups16 days ago
Four companies including Oura and Holtec Nuclear each withdrew or delayed their plans to go public last week for deals exceeding $50 million. These actions by Amaero, Bamboo Insurance and others bring the total number of initial public offering postponements in the third quarter to 7, up from 4 in the second quarter and 3 in the first.
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