IPOready - Empowering your journey to a successful IPO

What is IPOready?

Our comprehensive pre-IPO programme is designed specifically for businesses that are ready to take the next step towards going public. The 6-month pre-IPO educational programme provides executives with the tools and insights they need to achieve the IPO successfully.

We understand that every company is unique. IPOready offers three different tracks – Defence, Tech, and ESG – so that you can tailor your educational experience to your company’s specific needs. Additionally, you will have access to an extensive network of advisors and experts, allowing you to tap into the knowledge and experience of industry leaders. You will also become part of a strong European community of alumni, providing ongoing support and guidance between peers.

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IPOready is available in Europe for companies from any sector and is supported by 80+ partners and sponsors from the financial industry. 1,200+ companies have already chosen IPOready for their IPO preparations.

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The 2025 - 2026 IPOready programme registration are now open and you can submit you application form to join the next edition of the IPOready programme.

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Who can apply?

Private companies with significant funding needs

Companies with strong financial metrics and growth ambitions

Likely to consider capital markets within 2-3 years

Format of the programme

IPOready provides four different modules of knowledge sharing:

LEARN: Workshop sessions
FOCUS: Thematic courses
ANTICIPATE: Individual coaching sessions
SHARE: European campus

The content is provided by committed partners from the financial industry: investment bankers, auditors, lawyers, financial communication and investor relations experts.

In addition to covering the fundamentals of IPO readiness and the listing process, the programme offers a range of advanced topics such as investor relations, corporate governance, ESG, and life as a listed company.

Introducing the exceptional partnership between the Euronext IPOready programme and INSEAD

Our collaboration with INSEAD, the renowned leader in business education, is set to redefine your entrepreneurial journey adding a dynamic online component to the IPOready programme.

The introduction of the INSEAD online track will not only enrich the programme, but also foster stimulating group discussions among participants from all over Europe.

IPOready participants will have the opportunity to receive a certificate upon completion of the programme.

Getting closer to your needs with thematic courses

Crafted to empower entrepreneurs in the Aerospace & Defence sectors by providing them with a profound understanding of various financing options and guiding them through the roadmap towards an IPO.
This track will be supported by the European Investment Bank through the InvestEU Advisory Hub framework.

Designed for Cleantech, General Tech and Healthtech startups and high-growth technology companies, this track focuses on accessing new capital sources and preparing for IPO as a Tech company.
This track will be supported by local partners in the geographies.

Focused on integrating Environmental, Social and Governance factors into business decision-making processes, this track provides guidance on sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement, and climate risk management.
This track will be supported by local partners in the different geographies.

IPOs for family businesses

IPOready also offers a special track for private companies with strong founders’ ownership, particularly adapted to family-owned businessess. This track offers guidance on succession planning, governance structures, and managing family dynamics, as well as resources on attracting and retaining institutional investors.

Our 4 modules of knowledge-sharing

Interactive courses are held locally by partners to educate participants on capital markets topics including the IPO process, legal matters, and attracting investors.

Participants receive individual training, mentoring and one-to-one coaching meetings with partners to discuss their main challenges.

Tailor your educational experience to your specific needs and interests within three different tracks: Defence, Tech and ESG.

The course culminates with an in-person European campus for all participating companies, providing cutting-edge knowledge, interactive sessions and invaluable networking opportunities.

Connecting you to the European IPOready community of peers and partners

Participants gain access to a unique and dedicated community platform, where businesses can connect with other participants, coaches, and experts from our extensive network. By joining the community, participants benefit from limitless access to exclusive events, webinars, and resources, as well as the opportunity to build relationships with peers and partners from all over Europe.

Being part of the IPOready community means being part of a dynamic and supportive network that can help drive growth, innovation, and success for your business.

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What entrepreneurs think of IPOready

The IPOready programme touches many important aspects of the path that companies should consider when going public or addressing the capital markets. It offers a very holistic view of the whole process. This clears very much some doubts that most of companies and leaders may have about their growth path.

Pedro Rodriguez
Chief Financial Officer
The Lakhani Group
Portugal

I value the IPOready programme greatly; it provided me with several eye-openers. One of them is understanding when you are ready or able to do an IPO. I used to think that a company had to be much larger, but I realized that smaller companies can also do an IPO.

Rudolf Maas Geesteranus
Chief Financial Officer
GET-E International BV
The Netherlands

The IPOready programme is a great insight into the IPO process, as well as the degree of preparedness your company needs. The programme represents also an outstanding networking opportunity with the Euronext team, its business partners as well as peers.