The energy company raised $1.75 billion by pricing 70 million shares at $25, the middle of its reduced $23 to $27 price range.

Venture Global launched its initial public offering with a lofty goal: Raise up to $2.3 billion at a $110 billion valuation in the biggest stock-market debut since summer. The market had different plans.

Key Takeaways Shares of liquefied natural gas exporter Venture Global finished Friday's first day of trading below their initial public offering price of $25 per share.The company generated $1.75 billion by pricing 70 million shares in the middle of its $23 to $27 range.