16 of the Top IPO Prospects in 2017

Sure, Shapchat and Uber are on this list, but there’s a lot more on the horizon

Going public is often seen as the next big move for an already thriving business. Once a company’s leaders announce an Initial Public Offering (IPO), that company can experience growth that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. But after a business makes the decision to go public, its leaders are now accountable to shareholders, making it a big commitment.

In 2017, experts predict a handful of high-profile companies will finally go public. Here’s a sampling of possible IPOs to watch for this year.