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Back to news homeSprinklr’s IPO filing shows uneven cash flow but modest growth
Another week, another unicorn IPO. This time, Sprinklr is taking on the public markets. The New York-based software company works in what it describes as the customer experience market. After […]
As Zynga impresses, rival mobile-gaming shop Jam City looks to list via SPAC
While it would be nice to write about something other than yet another tech company looking to list via a SPAC, the deals keep dropping, so our more traditional fare […]
Fast growth pushes an unprofitable no-code startup into the public markets: Inside Monday.com’s IPO filing
At long last, the Monday.com crew dropped an F-1 filing to go public in the United States. TechCrunch has long known that the company, which sells corporate productivity and communications […]
As Procore looks to nearly double its private valuation, the IPO market shows signs of life
This morning, construction tech unicorn Procore Technologies set a price range for its impending public offering. The news comes after the company initially filed to go public in February of […]
Why did Bill.com pay $2.5B for Divvy?
As expected, Bill.com is buying Divvy, the Utah-based corporate spend management startup that competes with Brex, Ramp and Airbase. The total purchase price of around $2.5 billion is substantially above the […]
Will fintech unicorn Flywire’s proposed IPO reach escape velocity?
It’s a win for Boston, but a question mark for fintech exits more broadly Alex Wilhelm 7 hours It’s a big morning for fintech startups today: Flywire, a Boston-based magnet […]
Zomato juice: Indian unicorn’s proposed IPO could drive regional startup liquidity
The IPO parade that has continued in 2021 is not a strictly domestic affair. Other countries are getting in on the unicorn liquidity rush. This week, India-based food-delivery unicorn Zomato […]
To be frank, I do not know how to value Honest Company
The Honest Company, a heavily venture-backed consumer goods company, announced an IPO price range this morning, telling investors that it expects to sell shares in its debut at $14 to […]
After going public, once-hot startups are riding a valuation roller coaster
To close out the week, a short meditation on value, or, more precisely, how assets are valued in today’s markets. Do you recall the pre-direct-listing hype Coinbase enjoyed? After reporting its […]