In 2024, the establishment of shell companies continues to show a remarkable development that opens up opportunities for start-ups and SMEs in particular. It should be noted that in recent years, shell companies have developed worldwide into an important instrument on the way to broader-based SME financing.
This is because the hurdles of a traditional initial public offering (IPO) are often too high for many companies in the SME segment. As a result, access to equity financing via the stock exchange remained out of reach for many companies.
By using a shell company, the entry barriers to the stock exchange are lower, while the full stock exchange functionality is guaranteed. However, especially in a challenging market environment, being able to react quickly and flexibly is a decisive factor for many companies.
In contrast to traditional IPOs, the purchase of a shell company offers the most flexible method of adapting to prevailing market conditions, even in phases of macroeconomic fluctuations, geopolitical tensions and challenging interest rate policies that change the investment climate.
Over the course of 2024, investors and companies in the technology, renewable energy and healthcare sectors paid particular attention to shell companies.
There is no doubt that the use of shell companies has already taken on a significant role in corporate financing. This is because shell companies also give small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to equity financing via the stock exchange.
The shell company, previously considered an attractive option for an initial public offering (IPO), will therefore increasingly establish itself as a gateway to the stock exchange for the SME segment in the future.
