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2026 continues the bro-IPOs, plus OpenAI’s curious sexual discrimination firing
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The 2026 IPO Quiz: Since January 1, 2026
How many companies?
20
How many total founders?
34
How many female founders?
2: Cassandra Curtis and Jennifer Garner
How many companies have female founders?
1: Once Upon a Farm
How many companies with only female founders?
0
Once Upon a Farm: J. Garner, J. Foraker, C. Curtis, A. Raz
Co-founded in 2015 by Cassandra Curtis and Ari Raz
In 2017, Jennifer Garner joined as a co-founder and “Chief Brand Officer”, alongside CEO John Foraker
Most represented industry?
Healthcare (5), including Pharma, Biotech, and AI Biotech
How many are already down from their offer price (as of 10:45am)?
17
How many female chairs?
1: Shoushana Ohanessian: VenHub Global
How many female CFOs?
1: Cantor Equity VI: Jane Novak (F)
How many female CEOs
Zero
How many directly associated with Epstein Island?
1: Cantor Equity VI: Cantor was founded over 75 years ago and was led by Howard W. Lutnick from 1992 until February 2025 when he became the United States Secretary of Commerce
Son Brandon G. Lutnick CEO/Chair
Trump Commerce Sec. Lutnick admits visiting Epstein island during family vacation
How many boards have ZERO male directors?
ZERO
How many boards of zero female directors?