Investor Target Lists
This section features a wealth of curated articles that provide detailed lists of key players within a wide range of industries. Whether you're interested in mining, finance, energy, technology, or other sectors, our expertly crafted articles deliver essential information on the most influential companies and investment firms shaping these markets.
Each article focuses on a specific sector, offering insights into the leading investors, hedge funds, private equity firms, venture capitalists, and companies that drive growth and innovation. We’ve organized these resources to make it easy for investors, industry professionals, and researchers to navigate the complex landscape of capital markets and discover potential investment opportunities and partnerships.
Lists categorize firms by their geography, investing sector and target size of portfolio company.
Investment Banks, Sell-Side Institutions and Equity Research Target List
Investor targeting is tough but we’ve put together a free resource for you to get started. A list of investment banks and sell-side firms that operate in North America.
The list indicates whether or not firms will have an equity research desk or not. Ultimately, when targeting these investment banks as an IRO, it’s critical to understand the angle you approach them with.
For example, If you are a company within their target size, you may approach their research desk with hopes for future coverage and servicing by the institution.
Different banks will have different areas of specialty depending on industry and company size. It’s important to understand each bank’s access to capital and where their relationships lie to build a robust syndicate for future offerings.
If you are an issuer or impending issuer in US, Canada these companies should be a good starting point.
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