5 Hottest Upcoming IPOs to Watch in 2022

4. Epic Games

Potential IPO Valuation: $31.5 Billion

Expected Date of IPO: Second Half of 2022 or Early 2023

Epic Games is a leading American video game and software company that is most famous for Fortnite. The company was founded in 1991 by Tim Sweeney and is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, with over 40 offices worldwide. Epic Games has released a range of successful titles over the years, including the Gears of War series, Infinity Blade, and Bulletstorm.

Epic Games is a major player in the video game industry and is also hyperactive in the building of the metaverse. In April 2022, Epic Games announced that it has raised $2 billion from Sony and Kirkbi to build the metaverse, bringing its valuation to $31.5 billion. The company has raised approximately $4.4 billion since its founding.