Meraki Partners, LLC
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the traditional method of taking a company public by selling new shares to institutional and retail investors. The process is usually managed by investment banks who underwrite the offering, market the shares, and set the initial pricing. IPOs are best known for raising large amounts of capital and creating immediate market visibility.
The drawback is cost and control. Underwriting fees alone often run 6-8% of funds raised, which can mean millions in banker commissions. In addition, founders often face significant dilution and must navigate the demands of underwriters and new institutional investors. For many small to mid-sized companies, IPOs are simply too expensive and founder-unfriendly.
Meraki Partners brings perspective from both Wall Street and entrepreneurial advisory work. We’ve been involved in IPOs but also understand when alternatives like direct listings or reverse mergers are a better fit. Unlike investment banks, we are not tied to underwriting fees, so our advice is always aligned with the founder’s best interest.
This makes us a rare resource: we can explain the pros and cons of IPOs objectively and help entrepreneurs determine whether they truly need one — or if a faster, more cost-efficient path would better serve their goals.
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Meraki Partners, LLC 6162 Dusenburg Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, +1-516-299-9092
