Nasdaq Debut Boosts DarkIris Shares Amid Market Volatility

DarkIris shares rose in their Nasdaq debut, while Firefly Aerospace's shares surged in their Nasdaq debut, valued at $9.8 billion. Heartflow, a medtech firm, gained 47% in their solid Nasdaq debut, raising $316.7 million in their US IPO. Trump's interim Fed pick maintained easing hopes, sending Wall Street futures higher.

DarkIris Inc. (NASDAQ: DKI) shares rose on their debut, trading at $4.00 per Class A ordinary share. The mobile gaming technology company priced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) at $4.00 per share, raising $6.00 million in gross proceeds. Trading commenced on August 8, 2025, on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The underwriters, led by US Tiger Securities, have a 45-day option to purchase up to 225,000 additional shares at the offering price. The proceeds will fund operations team expansion, product development, and working capital [1].

Firefly Aerospace (NASDAQ: FLY) shares surged in their Nasdaq debut, closing at $60.35 a share, valuing the company at approximately $8.5 billion. The rocket and lunar lander maker priced its IPO shares at $45, raising $868 million. Firefly is the third space company to go public this year, following Voyager Technologies and Karman Holdings. The company's customers include key defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and L3Harris, and it recently received a $50 million investment from Northrop Grumman [2].

Heartflow, a medtech firm, gained 47% in its Nasdaq debut, raising $316.7 million in its US IPO. The company's shares traded at $20.00 per share, valuing the firm at approximately $1.5 billion. Heartflow specializes in cardiac imaging and has been growing its market presence in the medical technology sector.

These debuts come amid a resurgence in tech IPOs and increased investor interest in the space technology sector. The recent performance of these companies suggests a positive outlook for the tech and space industries.

References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/DKI/dark-iris-inc-announces-pricing-of-initial-public-9rca4nheakwb.html
[2] https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/07/rocket-maker-firefly-aerospace-fly-stock-ipo.html