2024 IPO wrapped: Americas and EMEIA recover, Asia-Pacific lags
In 2024, global IPO volumes fell 10%, with proceeds down by 4% YOY, while India led in volume and the US led in proceeds.
In 2024, global IPO volumes fell 10%, with proceeds down by 4% YOY, while India led in volume and the US led in proceeds.
Year-over-year (YOY), both the Americas and EMEIA regions recorded double-digit growth by both number and proceeds in the first three quarters.
The transition to circular economy slowed globally last year, as the vast majority of raw materials entering economies are still coming from virgin sources.

DS Smith, the producer of packaging solutions, is investing over €14 million in its Romanian production infrastructure.
Romania recorded the most significant increase in industrial electricity costs across the EU during H2 2025, according to data released by Eurostat.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) to acquire approximately 10% of the shares of Carpathia Pensii, a Romanian private pension company.
Romania's Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation for the TechUp Romania funding scheme, designed to support investments in research and development of advanced technologies with production capabilities.
Visual Fan has entered the shareholding of Solbess, a company active in electricity production.