IPO Advisory

Preparing Businesses for a
successful Public Listing

Building IPO-ready businesses through strategic planning, governance excellence,
and disciplined execution.

— OVERVIEW

An Initial Public Offering is a transformational milestone that requires far more
than regulatory compliance. It demands a well-defined growth strategy, strong
corporate governance, robust financial reporting, operational readiness, and a
compelling investment proposition that inspires confidence among investors.

Alethea Advisors works alongside promoters, management teams, investors,
other advisors and merchant bankers to prepare businesses for public markets.
From assessing IPO readiness to optimizing internal processes and supporting
capital market transactions, we help businesses navigate every stage of their
listing journey with confidence and clarity.

Are You Facing These Challenges ?

Assessing whether your business is IPO-ready?

Strengthening governance and internal controls before listing?

Preparing financial and regulatory documentation?

Developing a compelling equity story for investors?

Raising growth capital ahead of an IPO?

Limited internal bandwidth to manage the IPO journey?

How We Help

Assess organizational readiness for public markets

Enhance governance, controls, and reporting frameworks

Optimise investor communication and capital raising initiatives

Ensure seamless coordination with key stakeholders throughout the IPO process

Assist management teams in navigatingpost-listing requirements

— Our Capabilities —

We help businesses achieve IPO readiness through strategic advice and
disciplined execution.

01

IPO Readiness & Gap Analysis

Assess organisational, financial, governance, and operational
preparedness for public markets.

02

Governance & Internal
Controls Enhancement

Building governance frameworks,
internal controls, financial reporting,
and compliance processes.

03

Regulatory Compliance
& Documentation

Preparation of financial information
and documentation while
coordinating with professional
advisors throughout the listing
process.

04

Equity Story & Investor
Readiness

Develop a compelling investment
proposition that effectively
communicates your growth strategy,
competitive strengths, and long-term
value creation.

05

Pre-IPO Placement &
Bridge Financing

Back capital raising initiatives to fund
growth and strengthen business
readiness before listing.

06

Issue Structuring & Underwriting Assistance

Supporting issue structuring, offer sizing, pricing considerations,
and coordination with merchant bankers and other advisors
throughout the underwriting and listing process.

07

Post-Listing Advisory

Guide businesses in meeting
governance, compliance, investor
communication, and reporting
requirements after listing.

— WHY ALETHEA?

Preparing your business for a successful public listing through disciplined planning and execution

Partner-Led
Advisory

Senior professionals remain actively involved throughout the IPO journey, providing strategic guidance from readiness assessment through post-listing.

Corporate Finance & Capital Markets Expertise

Deep experience across IPO advisory, fundraising, valuation, governance, and strategic transactions for informed decision-making.

Practical Readiness
Solutions

Helping businesses strengthen governance, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational processes for public market readiness.

Coordinated
Execution

Working seamlessly with merchant bankers, legal advisors, auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient execution.

Long-Term Strategic
Partnership

Supporting clients beyond listing with ongoing strategic, financial, governance, and growth advisory services.

—WHY ALETHEA ?

Preparing your business for a successful public listing through disciplined planning and execution

Partner-Led
Advisory

Senior professionals remain actively involved throughout the IPO journey, providing strategic guidance from readiness assessment through post-listing.

Corporate Finance & Capital Markets Expertise

Deep experience across IPO advisory, fundraising, valuation, governance, and strategic transactions for informed decision-making.

IPO Readiness
Expertise

Helping businesses strengthen governance, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational processes for public market readiness.

Coordinated
Execution

Working seamlessly with merchant bankers, legal advisors, auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient execution.

Long-Term Strategic
Partnership

Supporting clients beyond listing with ongoing strategic, financial, governance, and growth advisory services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How early should a business begin IPO preparation?+

Typically, 12–18 months before the proposed listing to allow sufficient time for operational, governance, and financial readiness.

Do you help strengthen governance and internal controls?+

Yes. We work with businesses to enhance corporate governance, navigate internal controls, improve financial reporting processes, and establish the operational framework expected of publicly listed companies.

Can you support investor readiness?+

Absolutely. We help businesses develop a compelling investor proposition, refine investor communication materials, prepare management for investor interactions, and position the company effectively for institutional and public market investors.

Do you work with merchant bankers and other IPO advisors?+

Yes. We work closely with merchant bankers, legal advisors, auditors, and other professionals to coordinate the IPO process and help ensure a smooth and successful listing.

Planning an IPO?

Let’s build a roadmap that prepares your business for a successful
public listing.