# IPL

CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ipl
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

the first time a company sells its shares to the public on a stock market. This is usually done to raise a lot of money for the business to grow.

For teachers: the initial sale of stock by a private company to the public, typically to raise capital for expansion. Often involves complex legal and financial regulatory requirements.

## Examples

- The tech company raised millions during its IPL.
- After years of private funding, the startup finally announced its IPL on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Market analysts closely monitored the IPL, as the high valuation suggested a renewed investor appetite for speculative growth stocks despite recent volatility in the sector.

## Pitfalls

- Not "The company made an IPL" but "The company launched an IPL" — While 'made' is understood, 'launch', 'conduct', or 'announce' are the standard collocations for this process.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'IPL price' or 'IPL filing'.

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