“Going Public isn’t as Scary as People Think"
20VC with Harry Stebbings·2025-08-14 05:00

Investor Relations - Transitioning from private to public ownership can be advantageous, offering a different dynamic compared to venture capital investors [1][2] - Public investors are often perceived as more rational than anticipated, especially when provided with a clear and conservative long-term vision [3] - Maintaining conservative financial projections fosters trust and long-term commitment from public investors [3] Risk Assessment - Concerns about transitioning to a public company are often overstated [2][3] - Negative outcomes associated with public companies are relatively infrequent [2]