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CNBC Finance · Jul 31, 2026 11:30 AM EDT MarketsConsumer

More consumer companies are staying private for longer, avoiding the IPO road

With the rise of secondary markets and a stronger liquidity environment, more companies are choosing to stay private for longer, according to experts.

More consumer companies are staying private for longer, avoiding the IPO road
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