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SHOULD YOU TAKEYOUR COMPANYPUBLIC?
The real listing requirements for U.S. and Hong Kong markets. What it actually costs. And two structuring strategies — carve-outs and roll-ups — that most founders have never heard of.
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WHAT'S INSIDE
REAL REQUIREMENTS
The actual profit, market cap, and shareholder thresholds for U.S. and Hong Kong markets. No vague "it depends."
REAL COSTS
What going public actually costs: US$1.5M–$3M+ broken down by where the money goes.
CARVE-OUT & ROLL-UP STRATEGIES
Two structuring approaches most founders have never heard of — and how they change who qualifies.
READINESS CHECKLIST
A practical self-assessment to see if a strategy call makes sense for your situation.
ABOUT MANDY
10+ years in corporate finance. 60+ transactions across Hong Kong, U.S. markets, and global markets — working with founders through IPO, capital raises, and the defining moments of their business.
On MandyC., I share what most IPO guides leave out: the real requirements, the real costs, and the structuring strategies that change who qualifies.
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SHOULD YOU TAKEYOUR COMPANYPUBLIC?
The real listing requirements for U.S. and Hong Kong markets. What it actually costs. And two structuring strategies — carve-outs and roll-ups — that most founders have never heard of.
Instant access. Occasional insights on capital markets and founder readiness. Unsubscribe anytime.
WHAT'S INSIDE
REAL REQUIREMENTS
The actual profit, market cap, and shareholder thresholds for U.S. and Hong Kong markets. No vague "it depends."
REAL COSTS
What going public actually costs: US$1.5M–$3M+ broken down by where the money goes.
CARVE-OUT & ROLL-UP STRATEGIES
Two structuring approaches most founders have never heard of — and how they change who qualifies.
READINESS CHECKLIST
A practical self-assessment to see if a strategy call makes sense for your situation.
ABOUT MANDY
10+ years in corporate finance. 60+ transactions across Hong Kong, U.S. markets, and global markets — working with founders through IPO, capital raises, and the defining moments of their business.
On MandyC., I share what most IPO guides leave out: the real requirements, the real costs, and the structuring strategies that change who qualifies.