Wall Street banks chase Chinese unicorns after WeWork IPO scare

Airbnb becomes latest to lean toward direct listings

ALEX FANG, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- The postponed stock market debut of WeWork's parent company has prompted Silicon Valley startups to consider the advantages of a direct listing over a traditional initial public offering, a shift that could leave Wall Street banks more dependent on Chinese unicorns.

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