The 10^th edition of IPOready, Euronext’s European pre-IPO programme, concluded in Lisbon on 13 June with a two-day closing campus that brought together over 160 companies from 11 countries, alongside capital markets experts, institutional investors and INSEAD business school. 

Since its launch in 2015, IPOready has supported more than 1,200 companies on their path to capital markets, building a unique community of founders, executives and advisors committed to long-term growth. 

This year’s edition was the largest and one of the most mature cohorts to date, and represented a broad cross-section of Europe’s innovation economy with 67% of participants from the tech sector, including Cleantech, Healthtech and Tech Media & Telecoms. 

Strengthening the path from private to public markets 

This year’s IPOready closing campus began with opening remarks from Mathieu Caron, Group Head of Primary Markets at Euronext, followed by a fireside chat featuring Peter Verhaeghe, Chairman of argenx, and Sophie Stegen, Head of Listing Benelux & Central Eastern Europe at Euronext. They reflected on argenx’s journey from an early-stage biotech to a €40 billion market cap company, which is a journey that began with its Euronext IPO. 

Adrian Dearnell, CEO of EuroBusiness Media, delivered a keynote focused on high-impact financial presentations and building investor confidence through clear communication. 

ELITE also featured in the programme, with Marta Testi, CEO of ELITE - Euronext Group, highlighting ELITE’s role as a bridge between business and finance and its contribution to scaling up ambitious private companies across Europe.

The programme also included sessions led by INSEAD business school, IPOready’s academic partner, with Professor Frédéric Godart discussing leadership alignment and workshops on governance and culture featuring argenx’s leadership and researcher Katia Kachan. 

On the second day, Eduardo Ordax, Generative AI Lead at Amazon Web Services, presented on AI and capital markets innovation. This was followed by insights from Emil Framnes, Global Head of Equity Trading at Norges Bank Investment Management, and a keynote by seasoned CFO Stéphane Rougeot, who shared his experiences navigating growth and IPO readiness. 

Celebrating milestones and preparing for what’s next 

Now in its tenth year, IPOready has seen more than 30 alumni companies go public on Euronext markets, raising over €1.6 billion, with a combined market capitalisation of €5.7 billion. In the past 12 months alone, five alumni IPOs were completed across Paris, Amsterdam and Oslo. 

In 2026, IPOready will introduce a new Defence track with sector-specific modules and content tailored to the needs of A&D companies. This reflects Euronext’s ambition increase the visibility of European companies operating in strategic sectors and give them unprecedented tools to meet their financing needs through easier access to capital. 

The call for applications will open in September 2025, with the next programme running from January to June 2026. 

A unique platform to connect, learn and grow 

IPOready combines hands-on coaching, local workshops and direct engagement with advisors, investors and peer executives. With the support of over 80 expert partners and sponsors, and events hosted across Europe, it remains a cornerstone of Euronext’s mission to foster an integrated, dynamic capital market ecosystem. 

For more information or to pre-register for IPOready 2026, visit the Euronext IPOready programme page.