Anchor Investors:

·         An angel investor is an individual who provides financial backing for small startups or entrepreneurs, typically in exchange for ownership equity in the company. These investors often provide not only financial support but also mentorship and guidance to the startups they invest in.

·         On the other hand, an anchor investor is usually a large institutional investor, such as a mutual fund or a pension fund, that makes a substantial investment in a company’s initial public offering (IPO) to demonstrate confidence in the company’s future prospects. The presence of an anchor investor can help attract other investors to participate in the IPO.

What is An IPO (Initial Public Offering)?

·         It is a process through which a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time.

·         Mainboard IPO: Mainboard IPO typically refers to the initial public offering of shares by large, well-established companies that meet the listing requirements of the mainboard of a stock exchange.

·         SME IPO: SME IPO stands for Small and Medium Enterprises IPO. SME IPOs cater to smaller companies that may not meet the stringent requirements for listing on the mainboard of a stock exchange.