Press Release

Cooley Launches IPO GO

February 12, 2025

San Francisco – February 12, 2025 – Cooley has launched IPO GO, an interactive resource designed specifically for executives, legal teams and finance professionals preparing to go public via an initial public offering (IPO). Accessible from anywhere, including phones, tablets and desktops, IPO GO is a site where companies can find critical resources, practical legal tips and documentation to help develop and prepare for an IPO. The tool is anchored by the Form S-1 registration statement, the primary legal document for executing an IPO.

Because IPO preparation is a lengthy endeavor with many steps, considerations and moving parts, IPO GO provides users with the information and resources needed to prepare for and execute the IPO process as seamlessly as possible. As the Form S-1 is one of the most important and time-consuming pieces of the process, IPO GO offers an in-depth drafting guide to educate companies on the document’s key components and deliver insight on drafting considerations.

What makes IPO GO different:

  • Interactive and engaging – IPO GO offers an intuitive, easily searchable guide to help navigate the Form S-1.
  • Cooley insights at your fingertips – “Cooley color” sections provide commentary and guidance, offering a sample from the well of insights that has led countless companies to successful IPOs.
  • Detailed drafting notes – Delve into the nuances of key topics, designed to present additional perspectives.

“We’ve leveraged our decades of experience taking companies public to create something unique in IPO GO,” said Dave Peinsipp, co-creator of IPO GO and co-chair of Cooley’s global capital markets practice group. “That experience is the result of countless late nights with clients, sudden pivots, hard-earned lessons, team triumphs and our passion for guiding companies to the next level.”

Cooley plans to annually update the S-1 drafting guide and continuously refresh the site’s content, with educational articles, video libraries, Market Talks series videos and additional resources.

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