Stripe and 13 other fintechs, consumer goods, and AI companies poised for IPOs

The IPO market is thawing in 2025, with companies like Chime, Figma, and CoreWeave launching big debuts. Crunchbase predicts 14 venture-backed companies in various sectors could be IPO candidates, including fintech giants Stripe and Airwallex. Stripe is a highly anticipated IPO, with a valuation of $91.5 billion, but it may not be in a rush to list. Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform, is also expected to go public, with a plan to debut by the end of 2026. Other potential IPO candidates include companies in AI, consumer goods, and more.