SpaceX’s June 2026 Nasdaq debut, which raised $86 billion, set a new benchmark for the year’s IPO class. According to Crunchbase data, 58 venture‑backed companies listed at valuations of $1 billion or more in the first half of 2026, compared with 27 in the same period of 2025. The total capital raised by these listings reached $110.8 billion, far exceeding the $12.6 billion raised in the first half of 2025.
Crunchbase’s predictive intelligence tools identified eight private firms with at least a 40 % chance of listing within the next six months. The list spans artificial intelligence, fintech, crypto, consumer health and green‑steel technology.
Anthropic, the world’s most valuable venture‑backed startup, is expected to file for an IPO as early as September or October. The Wall Street Journal reported the company could raise up to $100 billion, while Crunchbase places the likelihood of a listing within six to twelve months.
Finland‑based Oura, maker of smart health rings, has raised $1.5 billion and may pursue a valuation above its latest $11 billion funding round in a September‑October offering. The potential float would test market appetite for consumer‑health hardware.
San Francisco’s Notion, a productivity‑software platform, has secured more than $343 million and posted strong revenue growth from its enterprise AI tools. Recent board appointments with public‑company experience signal a move toward an IPO.
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken filed a confidential registration statement last year and indicated it is about 80 % ready for a 2026 listing. Crunchbase rates its near‑term IPO probability as high, though market volatility could push the timeline to 2027.
SambaNova, a developer of specialized AI chips, has a slightly under‑50 % chance of listing within six months, according to Crunchbase. The company’s CEO confirmed a strong consideration of a U.S. IPO next year after a $1 billion Series F round valued at $11 billion.
Sweden’s Stegra, a green‑steel producer, has raised roughly $12.6 billion across equity and debt, including a €1.4 billion round in June. Bloomberg reported the firm is weighing an IPO to fund expansion of its integrated plant in Boden, which aims to produce 2.5 million tonnes of green steel annually.
Payments giant Stripe, which has raised $10.4 billion since 2010, remains a perennial IPO candidate. Crunchbase assigns it a long‑term “very likely” rating, with a six‑to‑12‑month window considered plausible, though the CEO has said the company is not in a rush.
OpenEvidence, an AI platform for physicians, also appears on the near‑term list. Its CEO suggested the firm would consider an IPO after foundational AI companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI have listed.
These eight companies illustrate the breadth of sectors seeking public‑market liquidity as the post‑Labor‑Day filing sprint approaches. While the window is narrowing, the record‑setting activity earlier in the year suggests ample investor appetite for high‑growth, venture‑backed listings.
