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Can direct listings really fix the IPO pricing problem? – TechCrunch



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Welcome to a two public-offering week. U.S software company Amplitude is expected to post a direct-listing reference price this evening and begin trading tomorrow morning, per publicly available IPO calendars. Warby Parker is also set to direct list later this week — more on its numbers here.
Expect a raft of coverage from TechCrunch on both debuts.
Even if you are tired of IPOs, these two warrant your attention. The Amplitude debut is notable for its status as a direct listing that follows a large private-market fundraising. The company is pursuing a liquidity model that both leverages ample private fundraising …

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