Pre-IPO & Listing

Are you considering an IPO and already in the planning phase? Then now is the time to tap into the deep expertise of our Capital Market Partner Network. With tailored programs and strategic guidance, we help you build the knowledge and structure needed for a successful listing. From early-stage preparation to go-to-market readiness, we’re here to make sure your company is capital-market-ready—every step of the way. Let’s unlock your growth potential—together!

Going public opens the door to new opportunities—but it also comes with clear obligations, especially when it comes to corporate communications. Depending on your market segment—Prime Standard, General Standard, or Scale—there are specific transparency and disclosure requirements you must meet. To build trust and credibility in the capital markets, your communication must be consistent, compliant, and professionally executed.

Companies looking to raise capital in Europe have two clear options: the EU-regulated market and the exchange-regulated market. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB^®) offers both—giving issuers the flexibility to choose the market structure that best aligns with their strategy and needs. Whether you're focused on compliance, efficiency, or visibility, there's a tailored path to the public markets that works for you—transparent, flexible, and built for growth.

As a strategic partner to Forge Europe, Deutsche Börse will further leverage its growth ecosystem, including its network of private European growth companies and international investors, as well as contribute a substantial minority investment in Forge Europe.

Our primary market statistics, listing circulars, as well as statistics on listed companies, corporate bonds and capital increases keep you up-to-date.

Deutsche Börse frequently hosts events in the financial center Frankfurt and offers a platform for business and social exchange as well as for new impulses from the economy, politics and society. Our premises can also be rented for your own events.