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IPO Intelligence™ for Investment Banks

Independent Market Context
Your Clients Can Trust

Advisory and capital markets teams use Renaissance Capital's independent IPO data, comps, and valuations to strengthen client conversations and inform deal strategy — without the conflict of interest.

Independent Comps & Valuations
35-Year IPO Database
Market Context Reports
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The Challenge

The Challenges Investment Banks Face with IPO Intelligence

Advisory teams need credible, independent market data to advise clients — but the most relevant source is also a potential competitor.

Conflict of Interest in Self-Produced Research

When your bank underwrites a deal, your own research team is restricted from publishing. Independent third-party data fills a critical gap in client advisory conversations.

Benchmarking Against Comparable Transactions

Clients demand rigorous comparable company and transaction analysis. Building a defensible comp set for a new issuer requires deep historical IPO data that most internal teams don't maintain.

Tracking Market Receptivity in Real Time

IPO market windows open and close quickly. Advisory teams need current data on investor sentiment, recent deal performance, and sector pricing trends to advise on timing.

Educating Institutional Clients on IPO Dynamics

Many institutional clients lack dedicated IPO expertise. Banks need credible third-party research to support client education, due diligence, and investment committee presentations.

How IPO Intelligence™ Solves It

Truly independent valuations and comps

Renaissance Capital has no underwriting relationships. Our analysis is unimpeachable as a third-party source in client presentations and pitch books.

35-year historical IPO database

Access pricing data, aftermarket performance, and sector-level trends across thousands of transactions. Build defensible comp sets in minutes, not days.

Sector and market window analysis

Real-time tracking of IPO market conditions by sector, deal size, and investor type — essential context for advising clients on timing and structure.

Pre-IPO research on competitive issuers

Understand how independent analysts are rating your client's competitors before they price. Critical intelligence for positioning and pricing strategy.

Institutional investor perspective

Our research reflects how the buy side actually evaluates IPOs — giving your advisory team a window into the allocation decision framework of your clients' investors.

35+

Years of IPO transaction data

1,000s

IPOs in the historical database

92%

Client renewal rate

Platform Capabilities

Built for Investment Banking Advisory Teams

IPO Comparable Transactions

Search and filter thousands of historical IPOs by sector, deal size, geography, and time period. Export comp tables directly for pitch book integration.

Sector Pricing & Performance Trends

Track how IPOs in specific sectors are pricing relative to filing range and performing in the aftermarket — essential context for advising on deal timing and valuation.

Independent Research Reports

Access our analyst reports on active and recent IPOs. Use as third-party validation in client materials, with proper attribution to an SEC-registered investment adviser.

Renaissance has cornered the market for smart and timely pre-IPO research. Their data gives our advisory team the independent market context we need to have credible conversations with institutional clients.

— SMID Cap Fund Manager

Renaissance Capital's independence from underwriting makes its research uniquely valuable as a third-party reference in investment banking advisory work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from investment banking advisory and capital markets teams.

Yes, with proper attribution. Our research is produced by Renaissance Capital LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and may be referenced in client materials with appropriate disclosure. Your account manager can provide specific attribution guidelines.

Yes. Our database includes major IPOs globally, including US-listed ADRs and significant listings on European and Asian exchanges. This is particularly useful for advisory teams working on cross-border transactions.

The database is updated continuously with new transactions and is current through the most recent IPO activity. Historical data extends back over 35 years, covering thousands of transactions across all major sectors.

We recommend involving your compliance team in any use of third-party research in client-facing materials. Our research is produced by an SEC-registered investment adviser and includes standard regulatory disclosures. We can provide documentation to support your compliance review.

Yes. Enterprise and multi-seat arrangements are available for banks that need access across multiple advisory teams, geographies, or business lines. Contact us to discuss a structure that fits your organization.

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Renaissance Capital LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Past performance is not indicative of future results.