Business
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. This episode is supported by Euronext, the leading pan-European stock exchange.Topics:01:04 — Why getting acquired is not the best exit strategy02:36 — Why specifically an IPO: what IPOs can help you achieve, the advantages of doing an IPO: (liquidity for founders, shareholders, employees, etc.), credibility, financing, buildup04:01 —The advantages of listing on Euronext (vs. on NASDAQ in the USA)05:48 — Doing a dual listing in Europe and in the USA06:30 — What is Euronext and where does it operate in Europe?07:05 — Camille Leca’s role at Euronext07:12 — Example of companies listed on Euronext08:38 — When is a good time for a company to think about an IPO?09:56 — On how Camille helps companies get listed10:40 — On Euronext’s IPO program for startups: Techshare12:52 — Common pitfalls or misconceptions of companies14:08 — Camille’s advice for early-stage startups considering a future IPO15:30 — Introduction of Odd Sverre Østlie, CEO at Pexip16:02 — What Pexip is and how it compares to Zoom17:31 — Example of Pexip customers18:04 — How Pexip is used in healthcare19:15 — Pexip’s “perfect” IPO mid-pandemic21:54 — An outrageously successful virtual roadshow24:10 — Why Pexip chose to do an IPO26:06 — Why Pexip did not choose to list in the US27:29 — The advantages of listing in Europe28:15 — OS’ advice for early-stage company listing in Europe This episode is hosted by Roxanne Varza and produced by Cindy Yang. Art is by Gaëtan Lefebvre. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.