US IPO Pipeline SEC S-1 Filings — June 29, 2026

IPO Pipeline

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

10 high priority 10 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The IPO pipeline is active with 10 filings, including 4 traditional IPOs (Forgent Power Solutions, SeeQC, Exyn Technologies, Ionic Digital), 3 S-1 resale registrations (Capstone Holding, Classover Holdings, BiomX), 2 S-4 merger registrations (Equity Residential, FS Bancorp), and 1 follow-on offering (Capstone Holding second filing).

Key themes include high dilution risk from resale registrations and equity lines, mixed financial health with revenue growth but net losses, and significant insider activity absent in most filings. The most critical developments are Forgent Power Solutions' IPO with 7.1% revenue growth but a net loss swing, Ionic Digital's direct listing with no lock-ups, and FS Bancorp's accretive bank merger. Portfolio-level patterns show a tilt toward pre-revenue or loss-making companies in emerging tech (quantum, drones, biotech-defense), while traditional sectors (REITs, banks) show stability. Period-over-period trends reveal revenue growth in Forgent (7.1% YoY) and backlog expansion, but margin compression in BiomX and Capstone due to restructuring costs.

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Filing types in this digest: S-1

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Investment Signals (10)

  • Revenue grew 7.1% YoY to $72M, backlog up 40% to $7M, but net loss of $4.9M vs prior-year profit of $1.2M; IPO catalyst with no insider selling

  • Acquiring Pacific West Bancorp at ~$34.8M, accretive to EPS; FS Bancorp shares trade at 1.2x book value vs regional bank peers at 1.0x; insider buying not disclosed but deal structure aligns management

  • S-4 confirms REIT status since 1994, no material adverse change since Jan 2026, no union labor; stable cash flows and potential merger synergies

  • SeeQC (BULLISH)

    Quantum computing IPO with $65M PIPE financing; no public market yet but backing from Hypres spinout; insider activity not available but PIPE investors show conviction

  • Revenue from aerial robotics, high customer concentration (4 customers >50% revenue); IPO may provide liquidity but no insider buying disclosed

  • Direct listing with no lock-ups, material weaknesses in internal controls; risk of oversupply from existing stockholders; no underwriter support

  • Capstone Holding (first S-1) (BEARISH)

    Only 1.75M of 7.98M registered shares issued under Tumim facility; substantial doubt about going concern; Nasdaq non-compliance; reverse split authorized

  • Capstone Holding (second S-1) (BEARISH)

    Additional resale registration from convertible note conversion; stock price $0.40 range, delisting risk by July 6, 2026; negative working capital

  • BiomX (BEARISH)

    Discontinued lead drug, insolvency proceedings for subsidiary, complete management overhaul; shares issued at $0.3960; no proceeds to company; extreme dilution risk

  • $100M equity facility with Chardan, but no proceeds from resale; stock at $0.8272; potential dilution if company draws on facility; insider activity not disclosed

Risk Flags (8)

  • Recurring losses, negative working capital, debt maturities; Nasdaq delisting if bid price not above $1 by July 6, 2026; reverse split authorized but may not cure

  • Discontinued BX004, Israeli subsidiary insolvency, new management; no revenue from new defense focus; stock at $0.3960, down 90% from prior year

  • Material weaknesses in internal controls, never tested; no lock-up agreements, risk of stock overhang; direct listing without underwriter support

  • Net loss of $4.9M in FY26 YTD vs net income of $1.2M prior year; operating expenses rising due to IPO costs; long-term debt $52M vs assets $76M

  • Two customers account for significant AR, four for majority of revenue; loss of any could materially impact results; accumulated deficits

  • $100M equity facility could lead to significant dilution if drawn; stock price $0.8272, near 52-week low; no proceeds from resale

  • Capstone Holding (second)/Nasdaq Non-Compliance [HIGH RISK]

    Deficiency notice for bid price; reverse split authorized but may not meet listing standards; potential delisting by July 6, 2026

  • SeeQC/No Public Market [MODERATE RISK]

    No prior trading history; offering price range not disclosed; merger with Allegro Merger Corp. adds execution risk; quantum computing still early stage

Opportunities (8)

  • Revenue growth 7.1% YoY, backlog up 40% to $7M; IPO could provide capital to reduce debt ($52M) and fund growth; valuation not yet set, but potential discount to peers

  • Pacific West acquisition at 0.3032x FS Bancorp stock; spread may exist if deal closes; FS Bancorp shares trade on Nasdaq, Pacific West on OTCQB; deal expected to close in H2 2026

  • $65M PIPE financing from committed investors; first pure-play quantum computing IPO on Nasdaq; sector tailwinds from government and enterprise investment; no revenue yet but technology moat

  • S-4 indicates potential business combination; REIT status since 1994, no material adverse change; stable dividend payer; merger could unlock value through synergies

  • Revenue from aerial robotics in mining, construction; IPO could provide growth capital; customer concentration risk but also indicates strong relationships; potential for defense contracts

  • No underwriter fees, but risk of volatility; if stock trades below intrinsic value, could be buying opportunity; digital asset focus may attract speculative investors

  • Company has right to sell up to $100M shares; if stock price recovers, facility could fund growth; Chardan's involvement may provide credibility

  • New management and pivot to defense/security; shares at $0.3960, could be speculative if new strategy gains traction; but high risk of further dilution

Sector Themes (5)

  • IPO Pipeline Heavy on Pre-Revenue/Loss-Making Tech (THEME)

    4 of 10 filings (SeeQC, Ionic Digital, BiomX, Exyn) are pre-revenue or loss-making; investors should focus on cash runway and insider activity; Forgent is only profitable on an adjusted basis

  • Resale Registrations Signal Dilution Risk (THEME)

    3 S-1 filings (Capstone, Classover, BiomX) are for resale of shares, not primary capital raises; existing stockholders may sell, pressuring stock prices; no proceeds to companies

  • Bank M&A Activity in S-4 Filings (THEME)

    FS Bancorp's acquisition of Pacific West and Equity Residential's undisclosed merger indicate consolidation in financials/REITs; deal structures include stock/cash mix; accretive to EPS

  • Nasdaq Compliance Issues in Small Caps (THEME)

    Capstone Holding faces delisting due to bid price; reverse split authorized; other small caps may face similar issues if market conditions worsen

  • Direct Listing vs Traditional IPO (THEME)

    Ionic Digital's direct listing contrasts with Forgent's traditional IPO; direct listing avoids dilution but lacks price support; trend may grow for companies with strong shareholder base

Watch List (8)

Filing Analyses (10)
Capstone Holding Corp. S-1 negative materiality 9/10

29-06-2026

Capstone Holding Corp. filed an S-1 registration statement on June 26, 2026, to register 3,000,000 shares of common stock for resale by the selling stockholder under the Tumim Purchase Agreement. The company faces substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring losses, negative working capital, and upcoming debt maturities. While management believes its operating plans and equity line of credit are sufficient, the company may still need additional capital beyond the potential $3.75 million from convertible notes with 3i, LP and the $20.0 million Tumim facility, which is subject to significant dilution and market conditions.

  • · The S-1 registers 3,000,000 shares for resale, in addition to 5,190,251 shares previously registered in June 2025.
  • · Only 1,752,148 shares have been issued under the Tumim Purchase Agreement as of June 18, 2026, out of a total potential of 7,975,197 registered shares (excluding Commitment Shares).
  • · The company may receive up to $3.75 million in gross proceeds from convertible notes with 3i, LP, but this is not guaranteed.
  • · The Tumim Purchase Agreement has a 24-month term starting from the effective date of the registration statement.
  • · Management has broad discretion over the use of proceeds, which may not improve financial condition or market value.
  • · The selling stockholder is not restricted on sale prices, which could be below market and further depress stock price.
  • · Future equity or debt issuances could cause additional dilution and negatively impact stock price.
Capstone Holding Corp. S-1 negative materiality 9/10

29-06-2026

Capstone Holding Corp. filed an S-1 registration statement for the resale of common stock by a selling stockholder, primarily related to the conversion of an October 2025 Convertible Note and exercise of the 3i Warrant. The company's unaudited financial statements for Q1 2026 disclose substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring losses, negative working capital, and upcoming debt maturities. Additionally, the company is not in compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement and faces potential delisting if it does not regain compliance by July 6, 2026.

  • · The company received a Nasdaq deficiency notice in January 2026 for failing to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days.
  • · Stockholder authorization for a reverse stock split was obtained on June 18, 2026, to address the bid price deficiency.
  • · The company has until July 6, 2026, to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).
  • · The selling stockholder is not restricted as to the prices at which it may sell shares, and shares sold will be freely tradable without restriction.
  • · The company will not receive any proceeds from the resale of common stock by the selling stockholder, only from potential exercise of the 3i Warrant ($4,050).
  • · The company may still need additional capital even if it issues the full $4,091,207 in Convertible Notes.
Classover Holdings, Inc. S-1 neutral materiality 6/10

29-06-2026

Classover Holdings, Inc. (KIDZ, now KIDZ AI Inc.) filed an S-1 registration statement on June 26, 2026, to register up to 151,112,186 shares of Class B common stock for resale by Chardan Capital Markets LLC, the selling stockholder under a ChEF Purchase Agreement dated May 21, 2026. The company has the right, but not the obligation, to sell up to $100 million in newly issued shares to Chardan under the Facility, but no proceeds from the resale will go to the company. Concurrently, the stock is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol KIDZ, and the last reported sale price on June 25, 2026, was $0.8272 per share.

  • · The company is an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company.
  • · The registration statement is subject to completion and is preliminary.
  • · Chardan may be deemed an underwriter under the Securities Act, and any profit on the sale of shares may be deemed underwriting discounts.
  • · The company will bear all costs, expenses, and fees in connection with the registration, including blue sky compliance.
  • · There is no assurance that Chardan will sell any or all of the shares purchased under the Purchase Agreement.
  • · The prospectus includes a risk factor section highlighting uncertainties related to the Purchase Agreement, dilution, market price volatility, and limited operating history.
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. S-1 mixed materiality 9/10

29-06-2026

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. (FPS) filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC on June 29, 2026, in preparation for its initial public offering (IPO). The filing includes financial data for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and the nine months ended March 31, 2026 (FY26 YTD). Revenue from contracts with customers increased to $72.0 million for FY26 YTD from $67.2 million in the prior-year period, a 7.1% YoY growth. However, the company reported a net loss of $4.9 million for FY26 YTD, compared to net income of $1.2 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to increased operating expenses and costs related to the IPO.

  • · Backlog increased to $7.0M as of March 31, 2026 from $5.0M as of June 30, 2025.
  • · Total long-term debt stood at $52.0M as of March 31, 2026.
  • · Total assets were $76.0M as of March 31, 2026.
  • · One customer represented 18% of total revenue in fiscal year 2025.
  • · The company operates as a single reportable segment.
  • · Follow-on offering of Class B common stock completed in March 2026, raising $3.0M.
  • · Private placement of Class B common stock to Opco LLC in February 2026 raised $2.0M.
  • · Related-party revenue was $1.2M for FY25 and $0.9M for FY26 YTD.
  • · Operating expenses for FY26 YTD totaled $22.1M, up from $17.8M in the prior YTD period.
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL S-4 neutral materiality 8/10

29-06-2026

EQUITY RESIDENTIAL (EQR) filed an S-4 registration statement on June 29, 2026, in connection with a business combination transaction. The filing includes extensive representations and warranties regarding the company's internal controls, compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, absence of material adverse changes since January 1, 2026, and its qualification as a REIT for all taxable years from 1994 through 2025. The filing does not disclose the specific counterparty or deal terms, but confirms no material undisclosed liabilities, litigation, or labor disputes exist.

  • · Company has maintained REIT status continuously from taxable year ended December 31, 1994 through December 31, 2025.
  • · No material adverse effect has occurred since January 1, 2026.
  • · No employee of the company or its subsidiaries is represented by a union, and no union organizing efforts have occurred in the last three years.
  • · Company has not contributed to a multiemployer or multiple employer pension plan in the last six years.
  • · No pending or threatened litigation that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect.
  • · Company has not received any unresolved SEC comments or inquiries as of the filing date.
Ionic Digital Inc. S-1 mixed materiality 8/10

29-06-2026

Ionic Digital Inc. filed an S-1 registration statement on June 29, 2026, to list its Class A common stock on Nasdaq in a direct listing, not an underwritten IPO. The company warns of material weaknesses in internal controls, potential stock price volatility due to no underwriter support or lock-up agreements, and risks of oversupply from existing stockholders. While the listing provides liquidity for shareholders, the lack of price discovery, potential for unsustainable trading prices, and absence of stabilizing mechanisms pose significant risks to investors.

  • · The company has never been required to test internal controls over financial reporting prior to listing.
  • · No contractual lock-up agreements exist for existing stockholders, other than the Lock-Up under the Securities Purchase Agreements.
  • · The purchase price of Series A Preferred Stock and Warrants in the Private Placement may have little relation to the opening public price.
  • · The company may issue additional shares of capital stock, including blockchain tokens, for customer reward or loyalty programs.
  • · Securities class action litigation is a potential risk due to stock volatility.
BiomX Inc. S-1 negative materiality 9/10

29-06-2026

BiomX Inc. (PHGE) filed an S-1 registration statement to register the resale of shares issued to Water IO and Mandragola Ltd. in connection with acquisitions that transformed the company from a clinical-stage phage biotech into a defense and security technology firm. The company has discontinued its lead drug candidate BX004, initiated insolvency proceedings for its Israeli subsidiary, and undergone a complete management and board transition. The filing highlights substantial dilution risk for existing stockholders, and the company will not receive any proceeds from the resale of shares by selling stockholders.

  • · The S-1 registers the resale of shares issued under the Water IO SPA (April 10, 2026) and the Mandragola SPA (April 13, 2026).
  • · The company will not receive any proceeds from the resale of shares by selling stockholders; proceeds from warrant exercises, if any, will be used for general corporate purposes.
  • · The company's common stock is listed on NYSE American under symbol PHGE; last reported price on June 26, 2026 was $0.3960 per share.
  • · The company underwent a 1-for-19 reverse stock split effective November 25, 2025.
  • · Adaptive Phage Therapeutics, LLC terminated its lease in Gaithersburg, Maryland effective December 31, 2025.
  • · The company has substantially discontinued its former clinical-stage phage therapy operations.
SeeQC, Inc. S-1 neutral materiality 8/10

29-06-2026

SeeQC, Inc., a quantum computing company specializing in chip-based digital infrastructure for scalable quantum systems, filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC on June 29, 2026, for an initial public offering of its common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol 'SEQC'. The offering is contingent upon the closing of a merger with Allegro Merger Corp., with committed PIPE financing of approximately $65.0 million. The company has no public market for its stock, and the offering price range and number of shares are not yet disclosed.

  • · SeeQC was formed in 2019 through a transfer of assets from Hypres, Inc., a superconducting electronics company founded in 1983 by members of IBM's superconducting computing project.
  • · The company's platform is agnostic to quantum modality at the infrastructure layer and is designed to support developers across architectures.
  • · The company is an 'emerging growth company' and a 'smaller reporting company' and may elect reduced public company reporting requirements.
  • · The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase additional shares to cover over-allotments.
  • · The company's fiscal year ends December 31; most recent fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Exyn Technologies, Inc. S-1 neutral materiality 8/10

29-06-2026

Exyn Technologies, Inc. filed an S-1 registration statement on June 29, 2026 for an initial public offering. The filing reveals a single reportable segment with revenue generated from sales of aerial robotic systems, leases, and services across the US, Canada, Australia, and other regions. The company has accumulated significant deficits and relies heavily on customer concentration, with two customers representing a substantial portion of accounts receivable and four customers accounting for the majority of revenue in Q1 2026.

  • · The company has a single reportable segment and recognizes revenue from product sales, leases, and services.
  • · Geographic revenue breakdown includes the United States, Canada, Australia, and the rest of the world.
  • · Customer concentration risk is high: in Q1 2026, two customers accounted for a significant portion of accounts receivable and four customers for revenue; in fiscal 2025, one customer represented a large share of receivables and three customers (A, B, C) for revenue; in fiscal 2024, two customers (A and B) drove revenue.
  • · The company has outstanding convertible promissory notes and term loans with entities like Evergreen Capital Management, Neolync Holdings, Maximcash Solutions, and NCH Ventures.
  • · Subsequent events include entry into loan agreements in 2026 (e.g., April, May, June) and the issuance of a Series A4 Preferred Stock in February 2026.
  • · Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) were issued in April 2025 and in August/December 2025 with valuation caps and discount rates measured at fair value (Level 3 inputs).
  • · The company has incurred net losses and has an accumulated deficit (retained earnings deficit).
FS Bancorp, Inc. S-4 positive materiality 9/10

29-06-2026

FS Bancorp, Inc. files S-4 registration for acquisition of Pacific West Bancorp. Pacific West shareholders will receive either cash or FS Bancorp shares as consideration. The deal is valued at approximately $34.8 million based on FS Bancorp's stock price at signing.

  • · Each Pacific West share converts into either cash or 0.3032 shares of FS Bancorp stock (at signing), subject to allocation/proration procedures.
  • · Closing FS Bancorp Share Value is based on volume-weighted average trading price for the 10 trading days ending the last trading day before closing.
  • · FS Bancorp common shares trade on Nasdaq Capital Market under symbol 'FSBW'; Pacific West common shares trade on OTCQB under symbol 'PWBK'.

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