When we talk about markets, most people imagine stock tickers, buy-sell buttons, and news of stock price movements. But before any of that action begins, there’s a whole behind-the-scenes setup that brings these securities into existence and later facilitates their trading. 

Every listed company you see on the stock exchange today started with an idea. And often, that idea was funded not by a cheque, but by belief. Belief from a founder who backed themselves with savings, borrowed from friends, or bootstrapped the business until the wheels started turning.