Entrepreneurship Roadshow
A Roadshow is a series of presentations made in various locations leading up to the initial public offering(IPO).
Important activity to promote investment and financing which is helpful to investors to understand projects comprehensively.
The company gives investors a detailed introduction to the company’s profile, performance, products, development, direction, etc. Question and answer with potential investors for future investment in the company.
A roadshow is a series of presentations made in various locations leading up to an initial public offering.
The roadshow is a sales pitch to potential investors by the underwriting firm and a company's executive management team.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba's roadshow contributed to the overwhelming enthusiasm surrounding the company's IPO.
Example of a Roadshow
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group (BABA) posted the largest IPO ever by raising $25 billion in 2014 while the underwriters involved took home $300 million.
The IPO was so successful that the stock price surged 38% in its debut. But enthusiasm for the IPO began well before the stock began trading.
The roadshow included the financial numbers but also a video history of the company narrated by co-founder and Chairman Jack Ma.
The roadshow was such a success with investors that it's likely the reason why the IPO price range was increased to $66 to $68 from the earlier published $60 to $66 range.
Although the increase in the price range may not appear to be impressive, it's important to remember that the company sold over 300 million shares during its IPO.


