1. Saudi Aramco: The IPO of Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) in December 2019 was the largest IPO in history, raising $29.4 billion. It generated massive investor interest due to its size and as it offered a rare opportunity to invest in the world’s most valuable company.
2. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd: Alibaba’s IPO in September 2014 raised $25 billion, making it the largest IPO at that time. It attracted significant investor interest as it was the first chance for global investors to invest in China’s e-commerce giant.
3. SoftBank Group Corp.: The IPO of SoftBank’s mobile division, SoftBank Corp., in December 2018 raised $23.5 billion and became Japan’s largest-ever IPO. It drew investor attention due to the popularity of its mobile services and the potential of SoftBank’s wider technology investments.
4. Agricultural Bank of China Ltd: The IPO of Agricultural Bank of China in July 2010 raised $22.1 billion and was the largest-ever IPO at that time. It garnered substantial investor interest as it allowed investors to tap into the growth of China’s banking sector.
5. ICBC: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) held its IPO in October 2006, raising $21.9 billion. It attracted significant investor interest as it was the largest bank in China and provided an opportunity to invest in China’s booming economy.
6. General Motors Co.: The IPO of General Motors in November 2010 raised $20.1 billion, making it the largest IPO in US history at that time. It garnered investor interest as it marked the comeback of the iconic American automaker after its bankruptcy and government bailout.
7. Facebook Inc.: Facebook’s IPO in May 2012 raised $16 billion, becoming the largest IPO for a technology company. It generated significant investor interest due to the social media giant’s immense global user base and the potential for future growth.
8. Twitter Inc.: Twitter’s IPO in November 2013 raised $1.82 billion and attracted significant investor interest. It offered investors a chance to tap into the growing influence and potential of social media platforms.
9. JD.com Inc.: JD.com’s IPO in May 2014 raised $1.78 billion, making it the largest IPO of a Chinese internet company at that time. It drew investor attention as JD.com was seen as a strong competitor to Alibaba in China’s e-commerce market.
10. Lyft Inc.: Lyft’s IPO in March 2019 raised $2.34 billion and generated significant investor interest as it provided an opportunity to invest in one of the largest ride-hailing companies and the growing sharing economy sector.