The 2nd 'GoIPO Nasdaq Seminar 2026,' co-hosted by CBA Partners and Marcum Asia, was held from Sept. 21 to 22 at COEX in Seoul.
Key points
•70 companies participating in U.S. capital market entry, discussing preparation tasks with specialized institutions.
•Over 200 registered, providing networking opportunities with 60 experts including PE, VC, and securities firms.
•Practical discussion on U.S. listing procedures, featuring 1:1 meetings to specify advisory needs and cooperation directions.
The 2nd 'GoIPO Nasdaq Seminar 2026' was co-hosted by CBA Partners Ltd and Marcum Asia CPAs LLP. The seminar targeted approximately 70 domestic and international companies reviewing U.S. IPO and ADR listings, fundraising, and capital market entry opportunities.
Over 200 people registered for the event, providing a platform for exchange among about 70 international attendees and approximately 60 experts, including domestic and international private equity (PE), venture capital (VC) firms, and securities firms.
The seminar was structured to allow companies considering U.S. listings to review sector-specific preparation tasks and discuss them with specialized institutions that can provide support. Practical matters necessary for entering the U.S. capital market, such as accounting/auditing, legal, fundraising, and disclosure/IR, were covered.
On the first day, the 21st, key agendas included Nasdaq listings, legal and regulatory considerations for U.S. IPOs, and listing routes utilizing SPACs. On the second day, the 22nd, 1:1 meetings were held among issuers, sponsors, and advisors to discuss the companies' preparation status and advisory needs.
At the end of the event, Drew Bernstein, Co-Chairman of Marcum Asia, highlighted the potential of Korean companies entering the U.S. capital market, emphasizing that understanding financial reporting, corporate governance, and investor communication is crucial for the first step toward a U.S. listing.
