IPOs are often associated with large, anonymously managed companies. But how does this step work for a family business? And how does the culture of a start-up change on the way to a grown-up?

Our Capital Market Partner Stefan Weiner (Managing Director at J.P. Morgan) and Martin Link (IR Manager at Bechtle AG) are in discussion with moderator Joël Kaczmarek.

The following questions will be answered in this podcast episode:

• How does a family-owned company manage to go public
• Why an IPO is the next big growth step for your start-up
• Experience from experts on all aspects of the IPO process
• What kind of changes come with the IPO
• Which types of investors are eligible for an IPO (especially for family businesses)
• What visions does a successful company like Bechtle pursue
• What kind of future trends can we expect for the IT industry