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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

Expensify Shares Pop 52% in Market Debut

Expensify Shares Pop 52% in Market Debut

The software firm joined “the growing roster of technology companies that have cashed in on high investor appetite for tech stocks."

By Matthew Heller | November 17, 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

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

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

Coupang Shares Jump 40% After Monster IPO

Coupang Shares Jump 40% After Monster IPO

The South Korean e-commerce giant believes it is still only "scratching at the surface" of the potential of the Korean online shopping market.

By Matthew Heller | March 11, 2021

Bumble Courts Wall St. With Increased IPO

Bumble Courts Wall St. With Increased IPO

"We believe there is a significant opportunity to extend our platform beyond online dating into healthy relationships across all areas of life."

By Matthew Heller | February 10, 2021

Qualtrics Stock Jumps 52% in Market Debut

Qualtrics Stock Jumps 52% in Market Debut

The SAP enterprise-software spinoff has benefited from the acceleration of the digital transition amid the coronavirus pandemic.

By Matthew Heller | January 29, 2021

Poshmark Pops in Latest Big Market Debut

Poshmark Pops in Latest Big Market Debut

The online fashion reseller has benefited from a flood of demand as locked-down shoppers turn to e-commerce amid the coronavirus pandemic.

By Matthew Heller | January 15, 2021

Affirm Shares Surge in Debut After $1.2B IPO

Affirm Shares Surge in Debut After $1.2B IPO

The flotation of the online lender extends "a frenzied run of tech IPOs dating back to the second half of last year."

By Matthew Heller | January 13, 2021

DoorDash Shares Deliver 78% Pop in Market Debut

DoorDash Shares Deliver 78% Pop in Market Debut

At the opening price, Wall Street valued DoorDash at $69 billion — more than Chipotle, Domino’s Pizza, and Dunkin’ Brands combined.

By Matthew Heller | December 9, 2020

Airbnb IPO Filing Shows Rebound From Virus Shock

Airbnb IPO Filing Shows Rebound From Virus Shock

“Our business rebounded faster than anyone expected, and it showed that as the world changes, our model is able to adapt."

By Matthew Heller | November 17, 2020