slack Workplace Chat App Slack Confidentially Files for Public Listing Slack confidentially submits a draft registration statement to the SEC for a public listing. The business messaging company plans a direct listing and seeks a valuation exceeding $10 billion.
ipo Tech Companies Bypass Wall Street With Direct Listing Trend Major tech companies like Spotify, Slack, and Airbnb choose direct listings over traditional IPOs to avoid Wall Street fees and roadshows.
ipo 2019 Unicorn IPO Outlook: Eyes on Uber and Lyft Experts predict 2019 will be another strong year for tech IPOs with all eyes on Uber and Lyft.
ipo Government Shutdown Delays Highly Anticipated 2019 Tech Unicorn IPOs The ongoing government shutdown forces major tech companies like Uber and Lyft to postpone their planned public debuts. Meanwhile, startups like Postmates and N26 continue to secure massive private funding rounds.
dropbox Dropbox Stock Surges 43% in Strong Public Trading Debut Dropbox officially goes public and sees its stock price jump nearly 43 percent on its first day of trading, pushing its valuation well above initial expectations.
spotify Spotify Chooses Direct NYSE Listing to Bypass Traditional IPO Tactics Spotify announces it plans to go public via a direct listing on April 3rd, allowing equal access and market-driven pricing without intermediary bankers. The music streaming giant currently boasts 159 million monthly active users and holds a valuation up to $23.4 billion.