2026年IPO“超级大年”将至：2.9万亿美元独角兽蓄势待发，OpenAI、SpaceX领衔

Group 1 - The US IPO market is on the verge of recovery, with an estimated $2.9 trillion worth of private companies expected to enter the public market by 2026, marking a significant turning point for capital markets [1] - The anticipated IPO wave includes notable tech giants like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, as well as many lesser-known tech companies, driven by pent-up demand and expectations of a market rebound in 2026 [1][2] - The private equity (PE) industry may face "survival risks" as portfolio companies go public, testing the promised returns against real market prices, which could lead to a historic contraction in the industry [1][3] Group 2 - The recent downturn in the IPO market is attributed more to cyclical factors rather than structural issues, with high interest rates suppressing valuations and listing intentions [2] - Despite the likelihood of a high long-term interest rate environment, short-term rates are expected to decline, creating conditions for the return of IPO activities due to accumulated listing demand [2] - The private equity market, currently exceeding $16 trillion, has seen significant growth but faces pressure to return cash to investors, necessitating accelerated exits as companies go public [3] Group 3 - The long-term trend of declining IPO numbers since the early 2000s may be reversing, although returning to 1980s levels of IPO activity remains unlikely, indicating that public markets are still a vital financing channel for high-growth companies [4] - The upcoming IPO wave will primarily feature smaller companies, with concerns that heavily indebted marginal firms may struggle in the current investment environment [5] - The market's cautious sentiment towards the viability of AI-driven business models will be tested, as the IPOs will reveal investor enthusiasm and willingness to pay premiums for emerging technologies [5]