The Hong Kong IPO market managed an immense rebound in 1H25 by raising a total of HKD107.1 billion, a sevenfold increase compared to the same period last year, pushing it to the top spot worldwide and the second highest for the same period in the past decade, said PwC. The amount raised has already surpassed the full-year total for 2024.Looking ahead to 2H25, as the second half of the year is traditionally a peak season for Hong Kong IPOs, the favorable market sentiment is expected to continue. With the persisting upward momentum, PwC predicted that 90-100 companies would be listed in Hong Kong throughout 2025, with fundraising expected to exceed HKD200 billion.Related NewsBOCOMI Sees HK Stocks in Favorable Window w/ Tech Sector as Key DriverThe sectors of information technology and telecom services, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, as well as retail, consumer goods, and services will be the market focus, PwC added.