Mark Schwartz

IPO and SPAC Advisory Leader

Corporate finance advisor, experienced in IPOs, listings, carveouts and related public and private market equity transactions.

Mark leads EY’s IPO and SPAC Advisory practice assisting clients evaluating and navigating IPOs, SPAC mergers and direct listings.  Mark has worked with management teams and boards for more than two decades as an equity capital markets investment banker and a capital markets lawyer, providing them with critical insights on the key aspects of public listings. 

Prior to joining EY, Mark was a Managing Director in Equity Capital Markets on Wall Street, most recently as Deutsche Bank’s Head of Equity Financing Solutions focused on IPOs, and before that, as a senior IPO execution banker at Barclays and its predecessor, Lehman Brothers.  Prior to his investment banking career, Mark was a corporate and securities lawyer in Davis Polk’s capital markets practice and a staff attorney in the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance. 

Mark received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bucknell University and his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.

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Nine factors that could drive the IPO market in 2025

Optimism is high for accelerated IPO activity, supported by strong equity valuations, low volatility and anticipated policy changes.

30 Jan 2025 Karim Anani +2

Optimism builds for the 2025 IPO market

Q3 2024 continued this year’s measured recovery in the IPO market. Learn more.

17 Oct 2024 Rachel Gerring +1

Public company CEO shares lessons learned from IPO process

Public company CEO shares lessons learned from IPO process.

03 Oct 2024 Mark Schwartz

Private capital markets: recent activity, looking ahead

In today’s rapidly evolving capital markets, companies should be consistently evaluating factors and trends.

15 Jul 2024 Stephen Lambrix +1

4 tips for founders preparing for a successful IPO or sale

Preparing for an IPO or sale? Gain expert advice with 4 key tips to ensure a successful transition for your company.

22 Feb 2024 Mark Schwartz

Q4 2023 IPO market trends

IPO market yields optimism heading into 2024. Learn more.

18 Jan 2024 Rachel Gerring +1

Q3 2023 IPO market trends

IPO market tests investor confidence. Learn more.

18 Oct 2023 Rachel Gerring +1

Back to basics for IPOs?

More traditional approaches in the IPO market may become fashionable again when the US-based new issue window reopens

31 Aug 2023 Rachel Gerring +1

1H 2023 IPO market trends

The first half of 2023 saw continued slow pace of IPOs. However, market trends signal hope for a turnaround.

25 Jul 2023 Rachel Gerring +1

Q1 2023 IPO market trends

Q1 2023 brought subdued IPO activity, in line with Q1 2022, but far below comparable periods over the last 10 years. However, optimism remains.

20 Apr 2023 Rachel Gerring +1

How to evaluate the three paths to the public markets

Entering the public markets is a transformational event for companies, so understanding your options is key. Learn more.

03 Feb 2022 Karim Anani +1

What you need to know about SPACs

What you should know about SPACs. Learn more.

31 Mar 2021 Karim Anani +1

How a SPAC merger could help your company finance its future

The growth of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) gives private company owners and entrepreneurs an efficient, rapid path to capital.

24 Aug 2020 EY Americas
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