How much does it cost to take a company public?

How much does it cost to take a company public?

A direct listing can generally be completed for about $400,000; a reverse merger can generally be completed for about $500,000 and an initial public offering can cost more than $600,000 (excluding investment banking fees). The primary costs to go public include consultants, accountants, auditors, lawyers, stock exchange, regulatory and other fees. Fees can be higher for larger and more complex businesses.


We help entrepreneurs develop a go-public strategy, tap into our network to build the professional team, and manage the process to facilitate a direct listing, initial public offering, or reverse merger. Our services help entrepreneurs take their company public so they can complete acquisitions, raise capital, recruit talent and create significant wealth. Connect with us to learn more.

Meraki Partners, LLC was founded by Joel Arberman. 


Mr. Arberman was partner of a large investment banking firm, ranked by institutional investors as a top technology analyst, advised multibillion-dollar asset management firms, founded three companies that went public in the United States and one that went public in Canada, and has completed more than $100 million in acquisitions. He has helped dozens of entrepreneurs take their company public and create more than $10 billion in shareholder value. He's advised investment funds, startup companies and growth companies with millions in revenue. He's happy to share his knowledge and experience. 
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