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Going Public: What It Is and How It Works
Fact checked by Hans Daniel JaspersonReviewed by Charles Potters The term “going public” refers to a private company’s initial public offering (IPO) when it moves to a publicly traded and owned entity. Businesses usually go public to raise capital in hopes of expanding. Venture capitalists may also use IPOs as an exit strategy to reap their investment…