9 Best IPO Stocks to Buy in 2026

7. TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:TPG)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 29

TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:TPG) is one of the best IPO stocks to buy in 2026. On April 16, private equity firm TPG solidified its position in the sustainable infrastructure and education sectors by leading a $100 million investment in Zum, a modern student transportation company. The deal, executed through TPG’s Rise Fund, values the startup at ~$1.7 billion, a significant step up from its $1.3 billion valuation during its 2024 Series E round. This capital infusion brings Zum’s total funding to $430 million.

The investment is a strategic move for TPG’s impact investing arm, which targets companies capable of delivering both competitive financial returns and measurable social or environmental progress. By backing Zum, TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:TPG) is betting on the digital transformation of the fragmented $50 billion US student transportation market.

Steve Ellis, a managing partner at TPG’s Rise Funds, noted that Zum’s fully integrated technology stack provides the right to win over legacy operators that rely on outdated systems. As part of the agreement, Ellis will join Zum’s board of directors. TPG’s capital will be instrumental in accelerating Zum’s transition toward electric bus fleets and the development of its Connected Mobility Experience platform.

TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:TPG) is an alternative asset management company. It invests across private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions.