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IPO filings in 2026 so far

Quantisnow recorded 836 IPO registration filings in 2026 so far. The busiest month was July 2026, with 109. HCWB (HCW Biologics Inc.) had the most, with 11, ahead of DFNS (8).

S-1 and F-1 registration statements from companies preparing to list.

Events
836
Monthly average
84
over 10 months
Busiest month
Jul 2026
109 events
Most frequent
HCWB
11 events

By month

  1. Jan 202695
  2. Feb 202688
  3. Mar 202666
  4. Apr 202686
  5. May 202676
  6. Jun 202696
  7. Jul 2026109
  8. Aug 202680
  9. Sep 202685
  10. Oct 202655

Companies with the most IPO registration filings

  1. 1HCWBHCW Biologics Inc.11
  2. 2DFNST3 Defense Inc.8
  3. 3LASELaser Photonics Corporation8
  4. 4ELPWElong Power Holding Limited7
  5. 5ZBAOZhibao Technology Inc.6
  6. 6IPWiPower Inc.6
  7. 7BAFNBayFirst Financial Corp.6
  8. 8SEVAptera Motors Corp.6
  9. 9MASK3 E Network Technology Group Ltd6
  10. 10SHAZSharonAI Holdings Inc.6
  11. 11RCTRedCloud Holdings plc6
  12. 12JEM707 Cayman Holdings Limited6
  13. 13VHUBVenHub Global Inc.6
  14. 14AKANAkanda Corp.5
  15. 15RPGLRepublic Power Group Limited5
  16. 16MOBXMobix Labs Inc.5
  17. 17FUSEFusemachines Inc.5
  18. 18AIMAIM ImmunoTech Inc.5
  19. 19CRTDCreatd Inc.5
  20. 20PPCBPropanc Biopharma Inc.5
  21. 21PFSAProfusa Inc.5
  22. 22SHFSSHF Holdings Inc.5
  23. 23UGROurban-gro Inc.5
  24. 24ARTLArtelo Biosciences Inc.5
  25. 25ALBTAvalon GloboCare Corp.5

Questions

How many IPO registration filings were there in 2026 so far?
Quantisnow recorded 836 IPO registration filings in 2026 so far. The busiest month was July 2026, with 109. HCWB (HCW Biologics Inc.) had the most, with 11, ahead of DFNS (8).
Which companies had the most IPO registration filings in 2026 so far?
By count of events on Quantisnow: HCWB (11), DFNS (8), LASE (8), ELPW (7), ZBAO (6).
What is an S-1 filing?
Form S-1 is the registration statement a U.S. company files with the SEC before selling shares to the public for the first time. Foreign issuers use Form F-1. Both include audited financials, risk factors and how the proceeds will be used.
Does every S-1 lead to an IPO?
No. Some companies withdraw, some use an S-1 for a resale or a follow-on registration, and pricing can be months after the first filing. Amendments (S-1/A) usually signal the deal is getting closer.