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Reddit Eyeing IPO at Valuation of $15B

Reddit Eyeing IPO at Valuation of $15B

The social media platform confidentially filed paperwork for a public offering after raising $700 million in its last private investment round.

By Matthew Heller | December 17, 2021

Symbotic to Go Public in $5.5B SPAC Deal

Symbotic to Go Public in $5.5B SPAC Deal

The company is seeking to accelerate its efforts to provide mobile robots to the warehouses of major retailers, grocers, and wholesalers.

By Matthew Heller | December 13, 2021

Intel to Take Self-Driving Car Unit Public

Intel to Take Self-Driving Car Unit Public

The planned listing of Mobileye is Intel's latest move to revive its fortunes as its stock lags behind rivals such as AMD and Nvidia.

By Matthew Heller | December 7, 2021

Grab Shares Slump After Mega-SPAC Merger

Grab Shares Slump After Mega-SPAC Merger

"We hope that our entrance into the global public market will help bring greater attention to the tremendous opportunity" in Southeast Asia.

By Matthew Heller | December 2, 2021

Rivian to Raise $11.9B From Mega-IPO

Rivian to Raise $11.9B From Mega-IPO

The startup's valuation "highlights the belief on Wall Street that the fast-growing electric vehicle market is still a wide-open field."

By Matthew Heller | November 10, 2021

Allbirds Soars 93% in Stock Market Debut

Allbirds Soars 93% in Stock Market Debut

Investors were “really attracted by the opportunity to put their capital against a great opportunity to create outcomes that are better for the planet.”

By Matthew Heller | November 3, 2021

IPO Activity Slows in Q3 to $94.6B in Proceeds

IPO Activity Slows in Q3 to $94.6B in Proceeds

"Global IPO markets continue to perform well in Q3 2021, already outperforming the entirety of 2020 by both deal numbers and proceeds."

By Matthew Heller | September 30, 2021

CFOs: Time to Reconsider SPAC Deals

Mergers & Acquisitions

CFOs: Time to Reconsider SPAC Deals

Merging with a special-purpose acquisition company is now a hazardous way to raise capital and go public.

By Vincent Ryan | September 30, 2021

Claire’s Sees Gen Z Growth in IPO Pitch

Claire’s Sees Gen Z Growth in IPO Pitch

The specialty retailer says it is "a category leader in the girl’s fashion jewelry and accessories market" and a "leading piercing destination."

By Matthew Heller | September 30, 2021

Amplitude Files for Direct Listing on Nasdaq

Amplitude Files for Direct Listing on Nasdaq

The data analytics firm, which was valued at $4 billion in June, is betting on investor enthusiasm for its digital optimization software.

By Matthew Heller | August 31, 2021

Robinhood Raises $2B Ahead of Market Debut

Robinhood Raises $2B Ahead of Market Debut

The IPO is "a major milestone for a company that revolutionized the way Americans invest and is enjoying explosive growth."

By Matthew Heller | July 29, 2021

Crypto Startup Circle to Go Public Through SPAC

Crypto Startup Circle to Go Public Through SPAC

"We think that becoming a public company really sets us up to be a trusted platform in the digital currency industry."

By Matthew Heller | July 9, 2021

5 SPACs To Watch In The Second Half

5 SPACs To Watch In The Second Half

Lucid Motors, Southeast Asia's Grab, and Lottery.com are among the companies that have deals lined up.

By Vincent Ryan | June 29, 2021

Acorns to Go Public Through $2B SPAC Deal

Acorns to Go Public Through $2B SPAC Deal

“Now was the time to go public to accelerate our growth and get the tools of responsible wealth-making in everyone’s hands as fast as possible."

By Matthew Heller | May 27, 2021

Aeropostale, Forever 21 Owner Authentic Brands Exploring IPO

Aeropostale, Forever 21 Owner Authentic Brands Exploring IPO

Over the past several years, Authentic Brands has scooped up brands on the verge of bankruptcy.

By Vincent Ryan | May 25, 2021

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