Transit-tech firm Via makes US IPO filing public
U.S. initial public offerings have rebounded strongly following a slowdown in April caused by tariff-driven volatility. The successful debuts of several high-profile companies have further energized the IPO market.
In 2023, Via was valued at $3.5 billion in a funding round led by 83North.
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Allen & Company, and Wells Fargo Securities are the lead underwriters for the offering.
Via will list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'VIA.'
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