Public companies decreased in numbers

The decrease in the number of public companies is due to the ability of family offices and endowments to invest in funds with high returns, making it less appealing for companies to go public. This has led to a situation where public markets, which were traditionally used for raising risk capital, are now facing a challenging environment. The rise of SPACs has allowed consumers to invest in early and speculative companies, offering a chance to participate in innovative ventures such as flying cars. However, the overall impact of the decrease in public companies is yet to be fully understood, and the question of whether more public companies are better than less remains unanswered.

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