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ZICO Capital was pleased to participate as a panellist at the SGX Founders’ Circle, joining founders, investors and capital market advisors for an engaging exchange of perspectives on business growth, capital-raising strategies and public market readiness.

A key theme from the discussion was the strategic rationale for an IPO and the importance of aligning the decision with a company’s long-term objectives. For founders, going public should not be viewed merely as an exit or liquidity event, but as a platform to support the next phase of growth, broaden access to capital and to unlock value.

For earlier-stage and deep-tech companies, the considerations were equally nuanced. While technological differentiation and future potential are important, the ability to translate technological innovation into a sustainable business model with a credible path to profitability remains central to building a compelling investment proposition.

The conversation was a timely reminder that preparing for the public markets is a journey that starts well before an IPO. It’s about building a clear and compelling equity story, a well-defined growth strategy and establishing a strong foundation to navigate the expectations of public market investors. Equally significant is the call for market participants to come together to build a credible and supportive ecosystem, that will continue to guide and support founders in raising growth capital, engaging investors, and navigating the public markets landscape.

We thank SGX for the invitation and for bringing together a diverse group of founders and market participants for an insightful discussion.