An IPO

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Once Sal's hypothetical company has been through two series of seed investor financing, competition is driving them to raise a significantly larger chunk of cash. Learners investigate the initial public offer process, starting with a visit to an investment bank. He explains the role of the bank as well as its motivations, and outlines how a syndicate operates. Scholars differentiate private equity sales with this new IPO, and see a clear demonstration of the mechanics behind raising money this way. Finally, there is a brief comparison between trading on a public stock exchange and investing in an IPO.

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ipo, startup, financing, investment bank, syndicate, initial public offer, social studies

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Higher Ed

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Social Studies & History

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Instructional Videos