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4000亿,一位90后IPO敲钟了
3 6 Ke·2025-08-01 03:49

Core Insights - Figma has officially gone public on the New York Stock Exchange, marking the largest IPO in the U.S. tech sector this year, with shares priced at $33 and closing up 250%, resulting in a market capitalization of $56.3 billion (approximately 400 billion RMB) [2][3] - The company was founded by Dylan Field, a dropout from Brown University, who aimed to create an online collaborative design platform to challenge Adobe's dominance in graphic design software [4][6] - Figma's revenue model includes free access for individual and educational users, while enterprise users are charged based on different pricing tiers [8] Company Background - Dylan Field, born in 1992, demonstrated early mathematical talent and pursued computer science and mathematics at Brown University before dropping out to start Figma [4][6] - The initial concept of Figma faced challenges, including unclear product direction and business model, leading to difficulties in securing investment [6][7] - The company gained traction after launching its first official version in 2016 and capitalized on the remote work trend during the COVID-19 pandemic, generating $75 million in revenue in 2020 [9] Financial Performance - Figma's revenue is projected to reach $749 million in 2024, a 48% increase year-over-year, with Q1 2025 revenue at $228 million, up 46% [11] - The company reported a net income of $44.9 million for Q1 2025, with a significant increase in high-paying clients, totaling 1,031 clients paying over $100,000 annually, a 47% increase [11] Investment and Valuation - Figma has attracted significant venture capital investment, with early funding from Index Ventures and subsequent rounds leading to a valuation of $10 billion before the IPO [13][14] - The IPO has created substantial wealth for investors, with the total value of shares held by major venture capital firms estimated at around $24 billion [16] - The IPO is seen as a potential indicator for future valuations of other tech unicorns, as it reflects a renewed optimism in the market for venture capital exits [16][17]