Why Platforms are Doing Direct Listings Instead of IPOs

News has come out that Airbnb will be listed via a direct listing led by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. Alex and Nick delve into why they think we’ll see more platforms in the future do direct listings instead of holding IPOs.

This is an excerpt from episode 31 of Winner Take All. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/D1Bs_HU6gCA

Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs are poised to lead Airbnb’s direct listing: www.cnbc.com/2019/10/03/morgan-stanley-goldman-sachs-are-poised-to-lead-airbnbs-direct-listing-sources.html


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