Blackstone Portfolio Company Liftoff Mobile Refiles for US IPO Hours After Scrapping Earlier Listing
Liftoff Mobile filed for a confidential U.S. IPO today after pulling an earlier plan. The move comes as software stock volatility impacts market valuations.
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Liftoff Mobile filed confidentially for an initial public offering in the US 
US on February 17, 2026, just hours after withdrawing an earlier IPO plan. This move comes amid a recent rout in software stocks that has made investors wary and slowed IPO activity, affecting potential valuations and exit timing for backer Blackstone Inc. . The development reflects market-driven pressure on software and fintech listings and could influence the pace and pricing of planned deals in the sector.
US on February 17, 2026, just hours after withdrawing an earlier IPO plan. This move comes amid a recent rout in software stocks that has made investors wary and slowed IPO activity, affecting potential valuations and exit timing for backer Blackstone Inc. . The development reflects market-driven pressure on software and fintech listings and could influence the pace and pricing of planned deals in the sector.The company had previously sought to raise up to $762 million at a $5.17 billion valuation before the withdrawal of its earlier plan. This shift occurs as the recent rout in software stocks has prompted issuers to trim valuations, postpone listings, and stalled dealmaking. For software providers and the software sector, the current climate has created significant headwinds. Blackstone is currently readying a large IPO pipeline, but the pressure on Q1 IPO activity remains a critical factor for its exit strategies.
