High-profile IPO listings that fell victim to market jitters in 2026
SPY•Several high-profile IPOs were abandoned, delayed or reworked in 2026 as investors demanded greater valuation discipline. Firmus withdrew a planned listing targeting a valuation of about $30.6 billion, while Oura postponed an offering that could have valued it at up to $15 billion.
1. IPO plans put on hold
A string of high-profile IPOs around the world have been abandoned, delayed or reworked in 2026 as investors demanded greater valuation discipline. Australia's Firmus withdrew its planned listing in October, citing market volatility and prevailing conditions; it had sought a valuation of about $30.6 billion and said it would pursue private-market funding and consider alternative listing options.
2. Fundraising targets
Oura postponed its planned US IPO in September, citing uncertainty in market conditions. It had sought to raise up to $2.2 billion at a possible valuation of as much as $15 billion. CopperTech Metals delayed an offering planned to raise $423.5 million, while Bamboo Insurance postponed an IPO that could have raised up to $700 million.
3. Other delayed offerings
Clear Street withdrew its planned US IPO in February after delaying the deal and sharply cutting its fundraising target. Holtec Nuclear, Amaero and KNDS also put IPO plans on hold, while Walmart-backed PhonePe paused its listing plans in March, citing geopolitical tensions and volatility in global capital markets.
