Rank One Computing, 20/20 BioLabs, and SharonAI Begin Trading
Rank One Computing, 20/20 BioLabs and SharonAI all began trading last week, marking a busy stretch for AI-driven initial public offerings.LATEST IPOS AND DIRECT LISTINGS:Rank One Computingopened on February 20 at $6.30. The company priced 4M shares at $6.00. The deal size was increased to 4M shares of common stock from 3M shares of common stock and the deal priced at the high-end of the $5.00-$6.00 range. ROC is a U.S. developer and manufacturer of Vision AI, delivering sovereign biometrics, video analytics, and mission intelligence through a unified platform. "At its core, ROC transforms raw pixels into real-time operational awareness for defense, public safety, and digital commerce," the company states.20/20 BioLabsopened on February 19 at $50 after direct listing. 20/20 BioLabs develops and commercializes AI-powered, laboratory-based blood tests for the early detection and prevention of cancers and chronic diseases.SharonAIopened on February 18 at $30.24. The Australian high-performance computing company focused on artificial intelligence and cloud GPU compute infrastructure priced its initial public offering in the United States of 4,166,666 shares of its Class A ordinary common stock at a public offering price of $30.00 per share. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to acquire additional GPU focused equipment and for working capital and other general corporate purposes.RECENT SPAC IPOS:Averin Capital Acquisitionopened on February 19 at $10. The blank check company may pursue an acquisition opportunity in any business or industry but expects to focus on a target in technology and health industries. Deutsche Bank Securities is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering.Abony Acquisition Corp. Iopened on February 19 at $9.99. While the company may pursue an initial business combination target in any industry or geographic region, it intends to focus on companies that have an aggregate enterprise value of approximately $750M to $1.5B or more, that complement the company's management team's background in defense technology, advanced computing, software and media industry sectors.PERFORMANCE:Prices as of 11.00 am ET on Monday, February 23 -Rank One Computing – down almost 3% at $6;20/20 BioLabs – down over 41% at $8.71;SharonAI – fractionally up at $30.91.RECENT IPOS TO WATCH:York Space Systems, Ethosand PicPayare already seeing coverage roll out as the quiet periods for banks that underwrote the companies' IPOs expire.UPCOMING IPOS:Upcoming IPO and direct listings expected include Liftoff, PayPay, OpenAI, Speed Group, and Lendbuzz.Clickto see upcoming IPO calendar on TipRanks.Liftoff Mobileannounced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The total number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The offering is subject to market and other conditions and the completion of the SEC's review process.PayPay Corporationfiled for an initial public offering of American depositary shares, or ADSs, and has applied to list the ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "PAYP." The prospects filed with the SEC states, "As Japan's leading financial technology company, we are dedicated to our goal of becoming a digital finance platform for all... We launched this service in October 2018 and it rapidly expanded to become a nation-wide leading cashless payments ecosystem that had approximately 72 million PayPay registered users as of December 31, 2025, representing a penetration of 75% among 96 million smartphone users in Japan. With the acquisition of PayPay Card Corporation in October 2022, our platform evolved to a next-generation payments ecosystem, seamlessly integrating our code-based payment and credit card payment services through our PayPay app."OpenAIis accelerating its plans for a public listing as rivalry with Anthropic intensifies, now planning on listing in Q4 of this year, Berber Jin, Corrie Driebusch, and Kate Clark of The Wall Street Journal. OpenAI is holding discussions with Wall Street banks about a potential initial public offering and has hired several executives to oversee its finance team, sources told the Journal.Elon Musk is targeting mid-June for the timing ofSpaceX's initial public offering, IPO, Ivan Levingston, Stephen Morris, and Mercedes Ruehl of The Financial Times, citing five people familiar with the matter. The company is looking to raise $50B at a valuation of $1.5T, the sources added.Speed Groupfiled a prospectus for 2.5M share initial public offering. It expects the IPO price to be in the range of $4.00 to $5.00 per. The company's operating subsidiary, Speed Logistics, is an e-commerce logistics provider providing end-to-end logistics solution in Hong Kong, Europe and North America. The services include warehousing, customs clearance, air transportation, and final delivery from the European airports. For the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2025, Speed's revenues were $17.9M and $22.64M, respectively.Lendbuzz Inc.is offering an undetermined number of shares of its common stock and the selling stockholders identified in this prospectus are offering additional shares of common stock, according to an initial public offering prospectus filed with the SEC. The company has applied to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "LBZZ." The prospectus states: "Our mission is to offer fair access to credit for underserved populations. We are a financial technology company that utilizes artificial intelligence, or AI, and machine learning algorithms to better assess consumer credit risk and expand access to credit. We seamlessly process large sets of data through advanced computational approaches to more accurately predict a consumer's creditworthiness. Our business benefits both consumers through expanded access to credit, and auto dealerships via increased vehicle sales."OTHER IPO NEWS:Clear Street Grouprequested that the Registration Statement on Form S-1, initially publicly filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 20, and all exhibits thereto, be withdrawn. "Due to current market conditions, the company has determined not to pursue, at this time, the initial public offering of the company's class A common stock to which the Registration Statement relates," the company stated in a filing with the SEC.Opening Day" is The Fly's recurring series of stories on the latest initial public offerings, their performance, and upcoming IPOs.
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- Rank One Computing IPO: Facial recognition software provider Rank One Computing (ROC) successfully went public, raising $24 million at a $114 million market cap, with a first-day stock price increase of 3%, indicating strong investor confidence in its technology despite market volatility.
- Blank Check Company Activity: Four blank check companies went public this week, led by Averin Capital Acquisition (ACAAU), which raised $250 million and plans to target businesses at the intersection of technology and health, reflecting ongoing investor interest in emerging sectors despite a flat first-day performance.
- Emerging Company Pipeline: Medtech firm Medical 21 (MAVG) filed to raise $25 million, highlighting the continued appeal of the healthcare sector, while four blank check companies submitted initial filings, indicating strong demand for new investment opportunities in the market.
- IPO Market Snapshot: As of February 19, 2026, the Renaissance IPO Index is down 2% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 is up 0.4%, suggesting relative weakness in the IPO market compared to the broader economy, although the International IPO Index is up 17.6%, reflecting robust activity in global markets.
- IPO Performance: Rank One Computing opened at $6.30 per share on its debut, reflecting a 5% increase from the $6 offering price, indicating strong market interest in its facial recognition technology and investor confidence in its prospects.
- Upsized Offering: Initially planning to sell 3 million shares, the company opted to upsize its offering due to robust investor demand, a strategic move that not only meets market appetite but also potentially secures additional funding for future growth initiatives.
- Market Reaction: The positive debut performance suggests that Rank One Computing's market potential in the facial recognition sector is widely recognized, which may attract further investor attention and enhance the company's standing in the industry.
- Investor Confidence Boost: The successful IPO and subsequent share price increase are likely to bolster investor confidence in Rank One Computing, facilitating future financing and business expansion efforts, thereby positioning the company favorably in the competitive tech landscape.
- Funding Achievement: Rank One Computing successfully raised $24 million by offering 4 million shares at $6 each, exceeding its initial plan of 3 million shares, indicating strong market demand for its AI biometric technology.
- Market Valuation: The pricing establishes Rank One Computing's market cap at $114 million, reflecting investor confidence in its technological capabilities and market potential in the biometric and video analytics sectors.
- Product Line: The company offers a range of AI-driven products including ROC Watch, ROC SDK, ROC ABIS, and ROC Enroll, supporting critical applications such as large-scale biometric matching and threat detection, catering to diverse needs of government and commercial clients.
- Market Positioning: Founded in 2015, Rank One Computing primarily serves U.S. federal agencies and defense organizations, with plans to list on Nasdaq, further solidifying its leadership position in the biometric technology market.







