IPO: As I mentioned in a previous article, an IPO happens when a company puts its shares on a public stock exchange. Stock exchange: A company that’s already listed can, if there’s any interest in its shares, do equity financing by selling its common stock that’s publicly listed. Private equity: Private companies are able to sell their stock to private equity firms for equity financ... https://factsheetinc.com/website/fundamental-research-company-consultant-europe.html