Goldman Sachs has declared the IPO market open for business, citing a surge in investor appetite particularly for artificial intelligence companies. AI-related firms have raised more than half of all IPO capital this year while representing only about 20% of total deals. Goldman Sachs itself recorded record M&A volumes exceeding $1 trillion in announced deals during the first half of 2026. IPO proceeds in 2026 are projected to quadruple compared to 2025, potentially making it the strongest year ever by total proceeds. Major professional services firms including EY and PwC have reinforced this optimistic outlook for the market.
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