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Does Canva Go IPO?

Last updated on September 27, 2022 @ 10:14 pm

Canva, an online design platform, is considering going public. Founded in 2012, Canva has raised over $300 million from investors including Sequoia Capital, Blackbird Ventures and Felicis Ventures. The company is now valued at $3 billion.

Canva’s IPO would be a major event for the Australian startup ecosystem. The company is one of the most valuable startups in Australia and is one of the few ‘unicorns’ (startups with a valuation of over $1 billion). If Canva does list on the stock exchange, it would be the largest tech IPO in Australia in years.

There are a number of reasons why Canva may be considering an IPO. Firstly, the company has been growing rapidly. In the last year, Canva has doubled its revenue to $US85 million. This growth is likely to continue as the company expands its product offerings and enters new markets.

Secondly, many of Canva’s early investors will be looking to cash out their shares. An IPO would provide them with an opportunity to do this. Finally, an IPO would give Canva a new source of capital that it could use to fund further growth.

Despite these reasons, there are also a number of risks associated with an IPO for Canva. Firstly, the company is yet to turn a profit. This means that there is no guarantee that investors will see a return on their investment.

Secondly, an IPO can be a distracting and time-consuming process for a young company like Canva. This distraction could lead to missed opportunities and setbacks in the business. Finally, there is always the risk that the stock market could value the company less highly than expected, leading to a ‘down round’ (when a company raises capital at a lower valuation than its previous fundraising rounds).

So, does Canva go IPO? It’s hard to say for sure. However, if the company does list on the stock exchange, it will be a major event for Australia’s tech scene.

PRO TIP: Canva is a private company and does not plan to go public. If you see articles or posts about Canva going public, they are likely fake news.

Does Canva Go IPO?

It’s hard to say for sure, but if they do it will be a major event for Australia’s tech scene.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.