Nvidia illustrates growth potential of going public

Nvidia serves as a primary example of the growth potential offered by going public. Since its Nasdaq debut on January 22, 1999, the Santa Clara-based company has transitioned from producing gaming graphics processors to becoming a leader in artificial intelligence chips.

Founded by Jensen Huang, the company had an initial valuation of $382 million and saw a 60% increase on its first day of trading. Today, Nvidia holds a total valuation of $5.4 trillion. The company's rapid ascent to the top of capital markets illustrates the role of public markets in providing necessary financing and capital for startups with solid business models.