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Can a new Startup without any proof that its business model works make an IPO based on an "hunch" that the given Startup might succeed with its product(s)/service(s)?

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    Public offerings are based on some form of historical success and involve making filings attesting to that effect in order to attract investors. Start ups therefore commonly use other forms of financing and present to Angel, Private Investors or Loan Officers the results of having given their idea the following test: 1. Do you have a product or service niche in mind? 2. Do you believe you have a market for 1 above and the means to reach it? 3. Are you willing to develop a business plan using the tool kit linked below to validate 1 and 2 above before you launch? http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/starting-managing-business/starting-business/how-write-business-plan%5C%5C http://www.bplans.com/sample_business_plans.php If  the answer to the above questions is yes then take the actions   indicated, observe the results, and make an informed decision on   whether or not to proceed. For assistance consider the free mentors who are experienced in your field at the following sites; you call the shots, pick the individual you feel can help and obtain free advice you can use: http://www.micromentor.org/ http://www.score.org/

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Very very unlikely - maybe on secondary or smaller market but not on a major market the costs & therefore risks are too great Crowdfunding works though - as an IPO of sorts - so is this regard - a definite yes ;-)

Ivor Kellock

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