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Lina Khan points to Figma IPO as vindication of M&A scrutiny | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 25d ago

Lina Khan points to Figma IPO as vindication of M&A scrutiny | TechCrunch

Former FTC Chair Lina Khan celebrated Figma’s successful IPO, viewing it as validation for her scrutiny of mergers and acquisitions. Khan argued that letting startups grow independently creates significant value, citing the blocked $20 billion Adobe-Figma deal. While her regulatory stance was often criticized, she believes that more potential suitors benefit founders. Critics, however, credit Figma’s innovation for its success despite the FTC’s intervention. Khan calls the IPO a triumph for employees, investors, and the public.

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Inside Dylan Field’s Big IPO—and His Even Bigger Plans for Figma

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Dylan Field, cofounder and CEO of Figma, launched his company on the New York Stock Exchange in a dramatic IPO, defying the trend of large startups remaining private. The event turned Wall Street into a lively celebration with Figma fans and investors enjoying music, free pizza, and swag. The IPO saw the stock price soar from an opening of $33 to $142, before stabilizing at $90, symbolizing the significant impact of design.

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Figma’s Dylan Field will cash out about $60M in IPO, with Index, Kleiner, Greylock, Sequoia all selling, too | TechCrunch

Figma's IPO features an unusual sale structure, allowing existing shareholders to sell a notably higher number of shares than the company itself. Figma plans to sell 12.5 million shares, while shareholders can cash out nearly 24.7 million shares, with options for 5.5 million more. Founder Dylan Field will sell 2.35 million shares, maintaining 74% voting rights post-IPO. Major investors like Index and Sequoia also plan partial cash-outs. This setup addresses high demand for shares.

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