Coatue’s founders say private companies should go public

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-20 13:33:00

The founders of Coatue Management are advocating for large private companies to go public for transparency and benefits beyond access to public markets. Thomas and Philippe Laffont emphasized the importance of being more transparent and embracing the public market for wealth creation. Despite the trend of companies staying private longer, going public can have brand-defining advantages and withstand regulatory scrutiny. However, not all investors agree, as some believe that staying private longer can build better businesses by avoiding misaligned shareholder interests.



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