Hong Kong's first-quarter IPO fundraising reaches a five-year high, with high-tech companies accounting for nearly half

WealthCoffee · 2026-04-05T10:04:17+00:00

In the first quarter of 2026, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's IPO and secondary listings raised a total of $13.27B, a 4.5-fold increase year-on-year, reaching a five-year high. The high-tech industry led the way, accounting for 49.1% of the total fundraising. A total of 23 companies went public through IPOs, and 15 companies conducted secondary listings, setting multiple new records.

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2026-04-05 10:04:17

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**　　【Caixin Media】** According to the latest statistics from London Stock Exchange Group trading intelligence (LSEG Deals Intelligence, hereinafter referred to as “LSEG”), in the first quarter of 2026, the total amount raised in initial public offerings (IPOs) and secondary listings on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (hereinafter referred to as “HKEX”) reached US$13.269 billion, up 4.5 times year over year, setting a five-year high. Companies in the high-tech sector led the way, accounting for 49.1% of the total amount raised.

According to LSEG statistics, in the first quarter of 2026, 23 companies conducted IPOs on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), raising a total of US$4.739 billion, up 1.4 times year over year, setting the highest level since 2021; 15 companies carried out secondary listings mainly under “A+H”, raising a total of US$8.53 billion, up sharply 19.4 times year over year, setting a new high since records began.

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