Doing an IPO in Europe

<p>IPOs or acquisitions? When it comes to exit strategies, going public remains less celebrated in Europe. Most startups imagine huge barriers to listing...but is it really that complicated? In this episode, we learn more about the pros and cons of doing an IPO with Camille Leca, COO Listing at Euronext, and Odd Sverre Østlie, CEO at Pexip, a videoconferencing solution based in Oslo. </p><br><p>This episode is supported by Euronext, the leading pan-European stock exchange.</p><br><p>Topics:</p><p><strong>01:04</strong>&nbsp;— Why getting acquired is not the best exit strategy</p><p><strong>02:36&nbsp;</strong>— Why specifically an IPO: what IPOs can help you achieve, the advantages of doing an IPO: (liquidity for founders, shareholders, employees, etc.), credibility, financing, buildup</p><p><strong>04:01&nbsp;</strong>—The advantages of listing on Euronext (vs. on NASDAQ in the USA)</p><p><strong>05:48</strong> — Doing a dual listing in Europe and in the USA</p><p><strong>06:30</strong> — What is Euronext and where does it operate in Europe?</p><p><strong>07:05</strong> — Camille Leca’s role at Euronext</p><p><strong>07:12</strong> — Example of companies listed on Euronext</p><p><strong>08:38</strong> — When is a good time for a company to think about an IPO?</p><p><strong>09:56</strong> — On how Camille helps companies get listed</p><p><strong>10:40</strong> — On Euronext’s IPO program for startups: Techshare</p><p><strong>12:52</strong> — Common pitfalls or misconceptions of companies</p><p><strong>14:08</strong> — Camille’s advice for early-stage startups considering a future IPO</p><br><p><strong>15:30</strong> — Introduction of Odd Sverre Østlie, CEO at Pexip</p><p><strong>16:02</strong> — What Pexip is and how it compares to Zoom</p><p><strong>17:31</strong> — Example of Pexip customers</p><p><strong>18:04</strong> — How Pexip is used in healthcare</p><p><strong>19:15</strong> — Pexip’s “perfect” IPO mid-pandemic</p><p><strong>21:54</strong> — An outrageously successful virtual roadshow</p><p><strong>24:10