The document shows the number of life science initial public offerings (IPOs) from 2000 to 2017, with peaks in 2000, 2006-2007, and lower levels during economic downturns and periods of uncertainty like the dot-com crash, recessions, and the Affordable Care Act. The number of life science IPOs has increased recently after a low point in 2013-2015.

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Life Science IPO Activity (2000 to 2017)
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• Dot-com meltdown
• Recession • Great
Recession
• Uncertainty
related to ACA
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