I’m really disgusted by how much recent tech IPOs inject pitch deck-style garbage into the S-1 filing, especially this one. I’ve always had a great amount of respect for the mediating nature of the S-1’s dry, candid, and ruthlessly honest assessment of business risks, and even though those things are still there, they’re blown out by marketing photos, full-page charts, and branding.
This is basically like putting perfume on a term paper. Regulators could do well to clamp down on this sort of activity, especially with the S-1’s reputation as a means to truly inform investors.
This is basically like putting perfume on a term paper. Regulators could do well to clamp down on this sort of activity, especially with the S-1’s reputation as a means to truly inform investors.