Hong Kong IPO Market Records Second-Strongest January on Record
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Hong Kong's initial public offering (IPO) market has kicked off 2026 with exceptional momentum, recording its second-strongest January on record in terms of funds raised, according to market data.
In January 2026, 12 companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising a combined US$4.2 billion, based on data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). This represents a 447% year-on-year increase and marks the second-highest January total on record for the market.
IPO activity also accelerated sharply, with 96 IPO applications submitted during the month—more than three times the number recorded in the same period last year—highlighting a strong pipeline of prospective listings.
The largest transaction of the month was a US$771 million listing by Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax Group, underscoring continued investor appetite for technology and innovation-driven companies.
Market performance was further supported by a higher number of trading days compared with January 2025, when the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday fell within the month, temporarily curbing market activity.
The strong start to the year reinforces Hong Kong's position as a leading global fundraising hub and aligns with expectations from professional services firms, including PwC, which has forecast that total Hong Kong IPO fundraising could exceed US$40 billion in 2026, driven by improving market sentiment and a robust listing pipeline.
